Dr. Mikao Usui – Founder of Reiki

Dr. Mikao Usui was a Japanese spiritual teacher and healer, best known as the founder of Reiki healing. He was born in Japan in 1865 and spent his life studying spirituality, meditation, ancient texts, and healing practices. His deep desire was to understand how healing energy works and how it can help people achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit.

According to Reiki history, Dr. Usui had a profound spiritual experience during a 21-day meditation retreat on Mount Kurama in Japan. During this meditation, he received spiritual insights and symbols that later became the foundation of the Reiki healing system. After this experience, he discovered the ability to channel universal life energy to support healing and well-being.

Dr. Usui believed that true healing happens not only on a physical level but also on emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. He taught Reiki as a simple, natural method that anyone can learn and practice with dedication and respect.

Interesting Facts About Dr. Mikao Usui

• 🌿 Dr. Usui was not only a healer but also a spiritual seeker who studied Buddhism, meditation, and ancient philosophies.

• 🧘‍♂️ Reiki was developed after his 21 days of fasting and meditation on Mount Kurama.

• ✋ He believed Reiki should be simple, gentle, and accessible to everyone.

• 📜 Dr. Usui also taught the Five Reiki Principles, which focus on gratitude, kindness, and mindful living.

• 🌍 His teachings spread worldwide through his students, making Reiki a global healing practice today.

• 💫 Dr. Usui emphasized self-healing and personal growth, not just healing others.