Reiki Principles

Just for Today
Do not be angry
Do not worry
Be Grateful
Work hard (on your self)
Be kind to others
 
 
 
* The principles of Reiki are mentioned on Dr. Usui's grave memorial as well as in his manual
 

Reiki Principles

Dr. Usui adopted these five principles in his method Usui Reiki Ryoho because he believed it is important to live by these principles in order to have peace and happiness in everyday life and also to advance in the spiritual path.

Dr. Usui recommended to be recited daily once in the morning or/and once in the evening, with folded hands in meditation (Gassho)

Japanese Text

The principles of Reiki are mentioned on his grave memorial as well as in his manual with the following wording:

Shoufuku no hihoo
Manbyo no ley-yaku
Kyou dake wa
Ikaru-na
Shinpai suna
Kansha shite
Gyo-o hage me
Hito ni shinsetsu ni
Asa yuu gassho shite kokoro ni nenji kuchi ni tonaeyo
Shin shin kaizen, Usui Reiki Ryoho
Chosso Usui Mikao

English Interpretation

The secret method of inviting happiness
The spiritual medicine for all diseases
Just for Today
Do not be angry
Do not worry
Be Grateful
Work hard
Be kind to others
Morning and evening, sitting in meditation posture with folded hands and repeat these words out loud and in your heart
Usui Reiki Ryoho, method for the betterment of body and mind
The Founder, Usui Mikao