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Mikao Usui Biography
Dr. Mikao Usui

MikaousuiDr. Mikao Usui was born in the Gifu prefecture of Japan on August 15th 1865. He was fascinated with Buddha's desire to help others and the extraordinary metaphysical abilities he received after his enlightenment. He noted mainly his ability to heal physical illness and that many of his disciples acquired healing abilities by following his teachings. When Dr. Usui realized the limitations imposed on people by their sicknesses or physical disabilities, he wondered if it would not be possible for him to heal these physical illnesses the way Buddha had done. He realized, after a long time of pondering, that if it was done once, it must be possible to do it again and set out on a quest, determined to learn the secret of healing so that me might help others.

During his quest, Dr. Usui began talking to Buddhist priests about healing but apparently they had either lost the
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Although she had never heard of Reiki before, she was impressed by how close the diagnosis of the Reiki practitioners was to the one the doctor had given her. So she decided to continue with the treatments which she was receiving daily, from two practitioners. Their hands were so hot hat she thought they may be using some sort of device but saw none. She started to grab at the loose clothes of the practitioners looking for the device so they laughed and explained to her how the Reiki energy works. In four months she was completely healed so, impressed with the results, she wanted to learn Reiki herself. In 1936 Mrs. Takata received her First Degree Reiki. She worked with Dr. Hayashi for one year after which she received her Second Degree Reiki.

In 1937 Mrs. Takata returned to Hawaii soon followed by Dr. Hayashi and his daughter who came to help establish Reiki in Hawaii. In 1938, Hawayo received her Master Level Reiki from Dr. Hayashi and she was the thirteenth and last Reiki Master initiated by Dr. Hayashi.

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