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  • Paperback: 158 pages
  • Publisher: Crossing Press,U.S.; illustrated edition edition (May 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0895947366
  • ISBN-13: 978-0895947369
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 1.1 x 25.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Reiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of “laying on of hands” healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years. ESSENTIAL REIKI presents full information on all three degrees of this healing system, most of it in print for the first time. Teaching from the perspective that Reiki healing belongs to all people, Diane Stein breaks new ground in her classic guide to this ancient practice. While no book can replace the directly received Reiki “attunements,” ESSENTIAL REIKI provides everything else that the healer, practitioner, and teacher of this system needs.

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92 of 94 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This is the most comprehensive book on Reiki that I have ever come across. I was so fascinated that I stayed up and read the whole book in one night--and I have read it, or even single chapters, again and again. Diane Stein's experiences in trying to find a way to learn Reiki (since her financial means were limited) were especially intriguing to me. I was convinced by her view that all people are meant to know Reiki, and as a Reiki Master, I have attuned everyone free. I do not have the time to teach extensively, so I explain the basics and see that the student has William Rand's Reiki, The Healing Touch for a basic introductory text. (I use a book in Japanese for those who don't read English.) For people who want more information, I always recommend Essential Reiki. I think taking classes with good teachers and classmates on whom to practice is probably the optimum way to learn Reiki, but as Ms. Stein says, that's not always an option.

Like the writer of another Amazon.com review, I do distant attunements, and the idea for doing so, and the instructions, I got from this book, although it seems that Ms. Stein does not herself do distant attunements intended to replace in-person ones.

Another piece of information I first encountered in Essential Reiki is the fact that doing too many attunements at once can exhaust a person. Her account of her own experiences was most helpful to me. It explained some odd experiences I had seen or heard of from others.

I don't always see eye to eye with Ms. Stein, as when she says one needs to put both hands on the body to do Reiki. I give myself Reiki on the train going to and from work, with only one hand on my body and the other hand holding the book I'm reading. She also says, or suggests, that one needs to actually touch to do Reiki, whereas I have felt Reiki from both myself and others when the hands are not touching the body. I also think she has an overly idealistic view of Buddhism. Living in Japan presents the religion and its effects a trifle differently than they are described by people who are acquainted with them mainly in theory.

These differences aside, I find Ms. Stein's book extremely valuable, and I have the utmost respect for her. I also admire her for her values and for all the good she is doing in the world. I know that her publishing the Reiki symbols is deplored by some, but I considered her reasons completely valid. In contrast to what is said in another review, I consider Ms. Stein's method of attunement excellent. I have only managed one in her style because I can't yet hold my breath long enough, but another (more experienced) American Reiki Master here says he has switched to her method of attunement because he finds it definitely stronger. For anyone who wants to know about Reiki in depth, this book is truly ESSENTIAL.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
one of the best 21 Jun 2005
By Lilli
Format:Paperback
This book was suggested to me and I am glad I read it!
It is very easy to follow and everything is clearly explained.
I can easily say that this is one of the best Reiki books around!
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I found this book easy to read and complete in its coverage of lineage, symbols, use and practice. Although I find Stein's rather chatty style and the rather dated hu-woman and wiccan language a little tiring, it is still my favourite Reiki book . I agree with her philosophy on the need for widely available Reiki and recomend the book for anyone at any level in healing. I would love to be attuned by her: she exposes the power and beauty of Reiki in her text, in practice I am sure she is a very powerful presence.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fanciful and annoying
I dislike giving bad reviews, but this book stands out as one of the most disappointing I have read. Read more
Published 13 days ago by JK Palmer
Essential down to earth reading
I am finding this authors approach to Reiki very informative and above all down to earth. My own view is that Reiki (Universal Energy) is freely available to us all so I was... Read more
Published 6 months ago by janef82
Great!
This book is everything it claims to be. I have bought other books on Reiki, but I could have saved my money - this covers the whole thing and is just packed with information.
Published 12 months ago by jazmina
essential reiki
A brilliant book, clear and concise. I borrowed this from a friend to see if the subject interested me, and was only half way through when i realised i had to have my own copy to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Elizabeth Nash
Essential Reiki
This is a fairly straightforward book My Reiki teacher used it for my 1 and 2 Reiki Courses, very easy to follow. I recommend it if you are interested in doing Reiki Healing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bernie
I really enjoyed it but can understand how it might put some people...
I actually really liked this book but I can completely understand how the feminist stance would put some people off. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Loz
Essential Reiki- a personal perspective
This is one of a number of books on Reiki that I have read recently. It has a unique perspective on the various aspects of the subject and is very interesting, though not... Read more
Published 22 months ago by L. Stewart Alsop
this book is magic
I bought this book at the start of my Reiki training ten years ago. I still think it is the very best book on Reiki I have found to date. It explains things clearly and precisely. Read more
Published on 12 May 2010 by Twyla Ferris
Although the Reiki sections are great the rest leaves to be desired.
Like many people who buy this book, I too was pointed towards it by my Reiki teacher. Had I known it was concentrating on approaching Reiki from a Wiccan and feminist point of view... Read more
Published on 18 April 2010 by Mrs
Best most comprehensive earth shattering book i EVER read on the...
This book changed my life. I used to read it on the train , an hour journey two and from work, practicing the techniques throughout. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by J. Regan
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