Resources
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The Japanese Reiki TechniquesThe article offers information on Usui Sensei, founder of Reiki in Japan. It mentions that Usui used philosophy, religion and meta-physical practices to develop a healing system based on the special healing energy. It offers information on Gassho which refers to joining two hands for prayer and chanting and for meditation.
Source: Reiki news, 10(2), 28-33.
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The Healing Arts (Video series)
From acupuncture to herbal treatments to mind-body techniques and religious faith, this classic nine-part series from the BBC explores the world of alternative and non-Western medicine.