THE JIKIDEN REIKI® TRAINING

There are numerous Reiki courses available with varying contents and prices. For someone interested in Reiki, it can be challenging to find the right training amidst the wide range of options available.
To provide more clarity, here are the key features of the traditional Jikiden Reiki® training:

“Jikiden Reiki” is the unchanged, traditional form of Japanese Reiki. This oldest form of Reiki is practiced without Western influences and is passed down exclusively through the Yamaguchi lineage.

The Japanese word “Jikiden” 直傳 is commonly used in traditional Japanese arts and means “directly passed down” or “direct teaching.” Jikiden Reiki® 直傳靈氣® highlights the authenticity and originality of this Reiki form.

Tadao Yamaguchi Sensei is the holder of the trademarks Jikiden Reiki® and 直傳靈氣®, which are internationally registered and protected.

His mother, Chiyoko Yamaguchi Sensei, learned Reiki directly from Chujiro Hayashi Sensei, who was a direct student of the founder Mikao Usui. Together, they founded the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai (Institute for Jikiden Reiki) and passed on the teachings in their unaltered form. Since Chiyoko Yamaguchi Sensei’s passing, Tadao Yamaguchi Sensei has continued to lead the institute and conducts courses worldwide.

Jikiden Reiki is not mixed with other treatment methods, ensuring it retains its clear focus and original power.

The Jikiden Reiki treatment method is taught worldwide exclusively by teachers (Shihan) who are authorised by the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai Institute in Kyoto, Japan. This includes Switzerland, where certified Jikiden Reiki teachers are authorised to conduct courses. The course content is precisely defined, and participants receive the original course manual (see image) and a certificate from the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai Institute.

 

JIKIDEN REIKI: WHAT MAKES THE TRAINING UNIQUE?

• Unaltered traditional Japanese Reiki teachings
• Internationally standardized course content
• Original symbols
• Original Reiju
• Authentic narrative and imagery of the Reiki history
• Original course manual from the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai Institute, Kyoto
• Original Japanese seminar pass with course entry
• Original international certificate (English/Japanese)
• Original Japanese certificate with calligraphy, as issued by Usui and Hayashi Sensei, awarded after completion of both Shoden and Okuden courses
• Registration with the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai institute in Japan
• Publication of your name on the Japanese website (with consent)
• Instruction in small groups
• Internationally set course fees
• Worldwide recognition at Jikiden Reiki schools and at the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai institute in Japan

 

JIKIDEN REIKI: TRAINING LEVELS

• Shoden = Beginner
• Okuden = Advanced
• Shihankaku = Assistant Teacher
• Shihan = Teacher
• Dai Shihan = Senior Teacher (This title is awarded only by Tadao Yamaguchi Sensei)

 

JIKIDEN REIKI: COURSES FOR PRACTICAL APPLICATION

• Shoden: 2-day course: Jikiden Reiki for physical symptoms
• Okuden: 2-day course: Jikiden Reiki for mental health issues and distance healing

The Jikiden Reiki Shoden and Okuden courses are suitable for treating family members and friends, as well as for self-treatment. They also provide foundational training for those starting a career as a Jikiden Reiki therapist or for personal development.

The Shoden and Okuden courses cover all the necessary training for the practical application of the Jikiden Reiki treatment method. No further courses are required, though they can be repeated at a reduced fee.

Note: The course terms Jikiden Reiki Shoden and Okuden are traditional terms used in Jikiden Reiki. The terms Reiki Level 1 and 2, Master, and Teacher come from Western Reiki (Takata lineage) and have different course contents that do not align with the traditional Jikiden Reiki treatment method.

 

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED IN JIKIDEN REIKI?

• Online courses are not offered
• Original symbols are treated confidentially and respectfully and are not published online
• Images of Usui Sensei, Hayashi Sensei, or Yamaguchi Sensei are not allowed to be shared online or on certificates
• Images of the original Japanese certificates with calligraphy are not permitted to publish
• Images of the calligraphy scroll are not allowed to publish

 

JIKIDEN REIKI: Teacher-Training

The training to become a Jikiden Reiki teacher (Shihan) takes approximately two to four years. The training can only be completed with a Dai Shihan or directly with Tadao Yamaguchi Sensei.

To enrol in the Shihankaku (Assistant Teacher) course, extensive practical experience, multiple case studies, and written work must be submitted to the institute in Japan for review.

• Shoden: Repeat the 2-day course
• Okuden: Repeat the 2-day course
• Shihankaku: Complete a 1.5-day course

After completing the Shihankaku course, further work must be submitted to the institute in Japan. Only after approval from the institute will you be given the title of Shihankaku and be authorised to teach Shoden courses.

To enrol in the Shihan (Teacher) course, you must provide proof of teaching Shoden and submit additional written work to the institute in Japan.

• Shoden: Repeat the 2-day course
• Okuden: Repeat the 2-day course
• Shihankaku: Repeat the 1.5-day course
• Shihan: Complete a 1–2-day course

After completing the Shihan course, further work must be submitted to the institute. Only after approval will you be authorised to teach Okuden courses. 

As a teacher, you will receive the Japanese calligraphy scroll from Hayashi Sensei. The possession of this scroll is a sign that you have received teaching authorisation from the Jikiden Reiki Kenkyukai Institute in Japan. The scroll is displayed in the course room and must be treated with respect. During Jikiden Reiki courses, the meaning of the scroll will be explained to participants.

 

MY DIRECT JIKIDEN REIKI LINEAGE
Mikao Usui > Chujiro Hayashi > Chiyoko Yamaguchi > Tadao Yamaguchi > Karin Birchler