BOOKS TO DEEPEN YOUR REIKI PRACTICE
I began practicing Reiki in 2021 and started teaching in 2023. My Reiki journey began in the United States, where I had the privilege of learning from several wonderful teachers and practitioners. I remain in close contact with them to this day and deeply value the foundation they helped me build.
And yet, something always felt incomplete.
There was a quiet but persistent feeling within me—a sense that a deeper layer of the practice was calling, something just beyond my understanding. I couldn’t quite name it, but I knew I needed to go further, to explore the roots of Reiki more deeply and discover what felt missing.
That search led me to books.
I read countless Reiki books, hoping to find something that truly resonated. Many were insightful, but few spoke to that deeper longing—until I came across the work of Nicholas Pearson. His writing opened a new doorway for me and sparked a desire to not only learn more, but to experience Reiki from a more traditional and grounded perspective.
This led me to begin searching for a teacher who could guide me on that deeper level.
During the height of the COVID pandemic, when travel to Japan was still impossible, I discovered my teacher in Kyoto, Sensei Hyakuten Inamoto. Even though I unable to travel at the time, I felt this strong call to learn from him. I reached out and began making plans, trusting that the opportunity would come when the world reopened.
In 2023 and again in 2024, I was finally able to travel to Japan and complete all levels of training with Sensei.
Studying with him was an incredibly transformative experience for me. He helped answer questions I had carried in my heart for years. Through his guidance, so many pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place.
During my time in Japan, I also had the opportunity to visit Mt. Kurama, a place deeply connected to Reiki’s origins. Experiencing the energy of the mountain firsthand gave me a profound understanding of why Usui Sensei received his spiritual insight there. It was no longer just a story—it became something I could feel and connect with directly.
After returning home in 2023, my journey of exploration continued. I remained committed to seeking out books and teachers who held a deep understanding of Reiki’s true essence. It was during this time that I came across Frans Stiene, whose work would become another meaningful part of my path.
HERE ARE MY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REIKI READING TO HELP DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE:
Foundations of Reiki Ryoho: A Manual Of Shoden and Okuden:
Way Of Reiki - The Inner Teachings Of Mikao Usui:
The Inner Heart Of Reiki: Rediscovering Your True Self
The Japanese Art Of Reiki: A Practical Guide To Self Healing
May your journey into Reiki bring you clarity, deep insight, and a profound connection to the essence of this practice.
Much love,
Sok Hwee