Mikao Usui

Japanese spiritual leader, founded Reiki

Mikao Usui - Thinkers & Philosophers born August 15th, 1865
Born
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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