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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Mantras


Mantras

A mantra consists of words or sounds which are repeated as a form of meditation and are particularly associated with Eastern spiritual practices.


One of the best known mantras is the principal mantra of Tibetan Buddhists, "Om mane padme hum".

Chanting a mantra is also the foundation of Transcendental Meditation, which is a very popular practice worldwide. It is the combination of the power of the word, the focus on the chant and the effect on the breathing that makes the mantra produce powerful transformations in the practitioner. With regular practice, it gives them spiritual insights and a sense of connection to the universe.


Reiki has its own mantras which are taught as the four symbols introduced at second and third degree levels. In Japanese they are known as Jumon, which translates as 'sound which invokes a very specific cosmic vibration'. These are also called Kotodama, which means 'words carrying spirit'.


If you prefer to chant the mantras then you may try the following exercise:

Find a space where you won't be disturbed. Work with one mantra at a time for a period of 3-6 months so you become familiar with its unique vibration and effect, but be aware that it takes patience to build up a practice of chanting and feel the inner vibration.

The use of sound meditation is most effective when your body is upright.

- Sit in the Seiza posture or upright on a chair.

- Place the palms of your hands on your knees to keep you relaxed. Place hands in Gassho if preferred.

- Breathe in through the nose, drawing the breath down into the Hara. On the out breath, speak the mantra clearly and correctly.


Saturday, February 19, 2011

Attunements

Reiki Attunements
In Japanese Reiki, Dr Usui used a spiritual blessing, known as Reiju, when teaching his students.

In recent times, a ritual is used, which we call an attunement or spititual empowerment that passes through the teacher to the student, and activates the student's ability to draw in more energy and in this way become an effective channel for the universal life force or Reiki energy.

This process is different for all students but in all cases, it is the moment between life without Reiki and a spiritual rebirth. There is no doubt that an initiation into Reiki marks an awakening of the soul towards a more spiritual way of life and a prospective student is moved by intuition through his/her higher self to evolve spiritually. When the student is ready, the Master appears in his life.

An initiation is a powerful moment for the student and the teacher. As a student, if you feel nervous about the process, ask the teacher to explain before hand.