Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion & Wisdom

My Journey & Values


Many people are drawn to Reiki because they feel there’s something more waiting to be discovered, something that goes beyond healing routines and methods. This book offers a way to reconnect with that sense of depth by exploring Reiki as a living path of awareness, compassion, and spiritual insight.

Reiki Jin Kei Do is not widely written about, which makes this the only book of its kind. It offers clear, thoughtful guidance for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Reiki as a contemplative and transformative practice.

Why This Book Stands Out

This text brings together decades of practice, making it a trusted resource for both students and experienced practitioners worldwide.

Through stories, meditation practices, and reflection, the book offers ways to experience healing as part of a spiritual awakening process.

Steve Gooch has spent years walking this path and shares what he’s learned in a way that’s accessible, grounded, and deeply personal.

In this interview with Chrissie Rhyman on Body Bliss Radio, I share the background to Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom and the principles behind the tradition. We talk about my journey from art into Reiki, the Buddhist roots of the system, and why meditation and self-practice are at its core. The conversation highlights how Reiki Jin Kei Do differs from other approaches and why compassion and awareness are central to both healing and personal transformation.

What You’ll Discover Inside

“I wrote this book because I saw Reiki being treated as nothing more than a set of simple healing techniques. Reiki Jin Kei Do brought me back to something much more meaningful, and I wanted to share that with others.”

– Steve Gooch

What Readers and Reiki Leaders Are Saying

Dr. Ranga Premaratna

“An admirable job researching the roots of Reiki Jin Kei Do... a clear window into a deep system of meditation and healing.”

International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP)

“Highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Reiki.”

What Practitioners Are Saying

Israa Ibrahim

“A must-read for all serious Reiki practitioners. A powerful re-orientation of what Reiki truly is.”

Positive Health Magazine

“Well-researched, accessible, and focused on what really matters: wisdom and compassion.”

The Healing Space

“One of the most insightful books on Reiki’s spiritual roots. I hope we see more like it.”

In this short video, my friend and fellow Reiki master-teacher, Jennifer Wichard, shares her reflections on Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion and Wisdom. She speaks about the impact the book had on her own life and reads a passage on forgiveness, highlighting how love and compassion are central to the practice.

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Ready to Go Further?

If the book speaks to something in you, and you’re interested in exploring this lineage through direct experience, training, and practice, there’s a full pathway available. It includes live instruction, energetic empowerment, and guidance rooted in tradition.