Mikao Usui
Japanese spiritual leader, founded Reiki
Born
August 15th, 1865
160 years ago
Died
1926
99 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Japan
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Born in 1865, a Japanese spiritual leader developed the healing practice known as Reiki. After a profound personal experience during a retreat, founded the Usui Reiki Ryoho system, emphasizing the channeling of energy for healing purposes. This practice grew in popularity, eventually spreading to various parts of the world. Usui wrote several texts regarding Reiki principles, which laid the foundation for its practice and teaching methodologies.
Founded Usui Reiki Ryoho system
Authored key Reiki texts
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