Complete Reiki Handbook

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Summary: Another manual...
Review: A consice and clear guideline on Reiki and its applications. There are at this moment over 50 books on the market on this subject. Walter Lubeck is just one amongst many Reiki practitioners, therefore it is not surprising to find different opinions as to the best method/technique. With such diversity of opinions, it follows that there is no "complete" handbook. The author has skipped over historial background, the use of symbolism, and has diverted into divination with the use of the pendulum. The best way to go is to follow the advice of your Master or anyone who is well into this subject, before picking your choice.

Rating:
Summary: Another manual...
Review: A consice and clear guideline on Reiki and its applications. There are at this moment over 50 books on the market on this subject. Walter Lubeck is just one amongst many Reiki practitioners, therefore it is not surprising to find different opinions as to the best method/technique. With such diversity of opinions, it follows that there is no "complete" handbook. The author has skipped over historial background, the use of symbolism, and has diverted into divination with the use of the pendulum. The best way to go is to follow the advice of your Master or anyone who is well into this subject, before picking your choice.

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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: Excellent book - and only for people who have gotten out of their body shame and can face nature the way it is!

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Summary: The Complete Reiki Handbook
Review: I practice Reiki regularly and will soon recieve my Reiki 2 attunements. I have purchased several excellent books about Reiki as I have prepared for this attunement. This book is NOT one of them. It was disturbing to open the book and discover that all of the illustrations depict people in the nude. The author explains this with a statement that this was done to "convey the feeling of intimacy. freedom and love which is the very essence of Reiki". Reiki is a wonderful gift and provides a sense of well being to the reciever. I would RUN if anyone wanted to give me Reiki in the nude. The act of touching someone in the act of healing requires absolute respect for the other person's body and feelings. The "intimacy" suggested in this book does not feel right to me. The information shared about the practice of Reiki was not as useful to me as the information shared in other books I have purchased. I do not recommend this book.

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Summary: The Complete Reiki Handbook
Review: I practice Reiki regularly and will soon recieve my Reiki 2 attunements. I have purchased several excellent books about Reiki as I have prepared for this attunement. This book is NOT one of them. It was disturbing to open the book and discover that all of the illustrations depict people in the nude. The author explains this with a statement that this was done to "convey the feeling of intimacy. freedom and love which is the very essence of Reiki". Reiki is a wonderful gift and provides a sense of well being to the reciever. I would RUN if anyone wanted to give me Reiki in the nude. The act of touching someone in the act of healing requires absolute respect for the other person's body and feelings. The "intimacy" suggested in this book does not feel right to me. The information shared about the practice of Reiki was not as useful to me as the information shared in other books I have purchased. I do not recommend this book.

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Summary: What a wonderful book
Review: I received my Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) Master/Teacher certificate last year, and am a member of the GRMA (Global Reiki Masters Association). After receiving my M/T certificate I started reading Reiki related books in hopes of finding one or more that I could recommend to the students that come my way. Unfortunately this book isn't it! I have the following problems with this book. 1. In the illustrations both the Reiki practitioner, and the person receiving the Reiki treatments are shown nude. If a Reiki practitioner ever asks you to disrobe, walk out and contact the authorities. 2. This book shows some inappropriate hand positions. A Reiki practitioner should never touch private areas of the person receiving the treatment. In fact; with level II or above Reiki practitioners need not touch the recepient at all. 3. A complete lack of the symbols used with Reiki. 4. A complete lack of directions of passing Reiki attunements. 5. This book delves into subjects that have absolutely nothing to do with Reiki such as divination by pendulum, and others. I don't like to write harsh reviews like above, but I see it as a duty to caution others that come after me about questionable material. If you have questions or comments about Reiki or other related sbjects feel free to contact me by E-Mail