Learning Reiki in the 1930s
When Takata had received Reiki for 6 months, she was ready to learn! But... Though she was of Japanese descent, they considered her 'American,' & Dr Hayashi was reluctant to accept her as a student. Again, she spoke with Dr Maeda, & pleaded her case. "If I don't have my health, I have nothing!" She was determined to learn! So Dr Maeda took traditional writing materials, a brush, Sumi ink, & wrote Hayashi a letter, stating her sincerity, and she was accepted as a student. **************************************** Frank Arjava Pettier & Tadeo Yamaguchi's book 'The Hayashi Reiki Manual' includes information from the handbook Hayashi gave his students. The authors also recount Tadeo's mother, Chiyoko's memories of studying Reiki with Dr Hayashi. The full story of her experiences ...