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What is the history of buddho title card showing traditional Japanese scene and some research papers for historical work Apr 20, 2026

What Is the History of the Buddho System?

By Steve Gooch Awareness/Consciousness, knowledge centre

Recognised Buddhist scholarship does not currently verify the full historical origins of the Buddho system. We can trace its modern transmission with more certainty through the Reiki Jin Kei Do lineage, particularly through Seiji Takamori and Dr. Ranga Premaratna. Within Reiki Jin Kei Do, practitioners understand Buddho as a deeper meditative and energetic system connected to Avalokiteshvara, Mt. Kurama, and the spiritual roots of Reiki. These teachings belong to the lineage itself and hold meaning within that context, but independently verified historical records do not support them.

Image of the Buddha with someone doing Tai Chi nearby Apr 13, 2026

What Is the Buddho System and How Is It Practiced?

By Steve Gooch Awareness/Consciousness, knowledge centre

Buddho is a structured system of practice that works directly with awareness, perception, and the nature of experience itself. Rather than focusing on changing what is experienced, it develops the ability to recognise how experience is formed in the first place. While it includes meditation, energy work, and healing methods, its primary function is to stabilise attention and bring clarity to the processes through which perception arises. For those already exploring awareness as a field of experience, Buddho provides a structured way to engage with it directly through practice.

What is Reiki title card with s distant statue of the Buddha and someone's hand resting on their knees as they sit in meditation Mar 30, 2026

What Is Reiki?

By Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

Reiki is usually introduced as a healing method. Practitioners place their hands on or near the body to support relaxation and restore balance, and the practice is commonly described as a form of energy healing. This explanation captures part of the system, yet it does not fully describe what Reiki is. At a deeper level Reiki functions as a discipline for training awareness. The hands-on aspect of the practice provides a structure through which attention becomes steady, the mind grows quiet, and subtle aspects of experience begin to reveal themselves. When approached in this way Reiki begins to resemble a contemplative practice concerned with consciousness rather than a technique directed toward symptoms.

Title card for What is Awareness featuring bright colours and abstract shapes Mar 16, 2026

What Is Awareness and Can It Be Trained?

By Steve Gooch Awareness/Consciousness, knowledge centre

The word awareness appears everywhere in mindfulness, meditation, and personal development. People speak about “raising awareness” or “living with awareness,” yet the word itself is rarely defined with any precision. Because of that, many people assume awareness refers to something mystical or abstract, perhaps a rare mental state reached only through years of spiritual practice.

Someone having a Reiki treatment with a scary angelic and demonic presence in the background Mar 9, 2026

Does Reiki Involve Spirit Guides or External Entities?

By Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

This is one of the most common concerns people have about Reiki. Many assume it involves angels, spirit guides, ascended masters, or unseen helpers working through the practitioner. Others avoid it entirely because they do not want involvement with spirits of any kind. Traditional Reiki does not require spirit guides or external entities in order to function. The confusion comes from what has been layered onto the system over time.

A man sitting in meditation in the entrance to a religious building Mar 2, 2026

Is Reiki Against My Religion?

By Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

Is Reiki against my religion? This is one of the most serious questions someone can ask before stepping into a Reiki session or training. For many people, faith is not a hobby. It shapes how they understand God, authority, healing, initiation, and spiritual safety. If Reiki conflicts with that framework, it matters. The difficulty is that the answer depends almost entirely on what Reiki is understood to be. And here the conversation usually becomes confused.

A woman giving a Reiki treatment to a client with the words 'Is Reiki Harmful?' as the title text for the article. Feb 23, 2026

Is Reiki Harmful?

By Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

If you are considering Reiki, or have already experienced it, it is reasonable to ask a direct question: is Reiki harmful? You will find confident claims online at both extremes. Some describe Reiki as completely harmless and suitable for everyone. Others warn that it can be dangerous, destabilising, or even abusive. The reality is more nuanced. Reiki itself is generally low risk, but harm can occur depending on how it is used, who delivers it, and what expectations are attached to it.

A monk gives a Reiki attunement online Feb 9, 2026

How Do Reiki Attunements Work?

By Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

In a previous article, What Is a Reiki Attunement?, a Reiki attunement was described as a recognition event rather than a transfer of energy, power, or ability. That article focused on what an attunement is at a fundamental level and why it is required for Reiki to function as a system at all. This article answers the practical question people are actually searching for: how does a Reiki attunement work in practice? This article looks more closely at how Reiki attunements function, drawing on repeated observation across years of teaching and training. In particular, it addresses questions that arise from real situations involving recordings, distance, and temporary access, which are not easily explained by simplified transmission models.

A monk gives someone a Reiki attunement Feb 2, 2026
A Shingon Buddhist monk gives a student a Reiki attunement in a temple. Feb 2, 2026

What Is a Reiki Attunement?

By Steve Gooch knowledge centre, Reiki & Energy Practices

A Reiki attunement is one of the most talked about and least clearly understood aspects of Reiki training. People encounter many different explanations, from energy activation to spiritual initiation, and it can be difficult to know which descriptions actually reflect how Reiki functions in lived practice. This matters because how attunement is understood shapes how Reiki is taught, practised, and integrated over time. This article addresses the question directly, drawing on long term teaching experience and on parallels with established esoteric traditions, to clarify what a Reiki attunement is and how it operates in practice.

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