Uncovering the Untold History of Usui Reiki with Justin Stein

Dr. Justin Stein returns to share groundbreaking historical discoveries about the life of Mikao Usui and the early evolution of Reiki. Colleen, Robyn, and Justin explore newly uncovered archival records from Taiwan, revealing Usui's diverse studies in psychology, education, and transnational healing philosophies. This conversation illuminates how early global influences, christianity, esoteric traditions, and historical connections shaped the spiritual practice we know today. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Discover the historical details revealed by Mikao Usui's newly discovered curriculum vitae and early career records. Usui's years in the USA and as a Christian educator in Tokyo  Explore the early twentieth-century New Thought healing movements and texts that influenced the development of the Gokai and breathwork techniques. Examine the roots of the Reiju ceremony and sacred symbols within esoteric Buddhist traditions such as Kanjo and Kaji. Clarify historical perspectives regarding Dr. Hayashi's background, medical framing, and meridian hand positions. Understand the role of Usui's students in Japanese history, including Gizo Tomabechi and the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Mentioned in this Episode Alternate Currents: Reiki Circulation in the 20th Century North Pacific by Dr. Justin Stein The Benevolent Art of Healing (Tomita Kaiji), edited by Dr. Justin Stein A Century of Reiki from Imperial Japan to Global Practice (Forthcoming edited volume by Dr. Justin Stein) Olaf Baum's research and publications on Reiki history We Are All Healers by Sally Hammond (1972) Kenzen no Genri (Principles of Wellness) by Suzuki Bizan The Science of Psychic Healing and The Hindu Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka (William Walker Atkinson) The Kybalion The Second Reiki Symbol (Sanskrit seed syllable origins connected to Amida Buddha and Senju Kannon) Gizo Tomabechi's memoirs Connect with Justin Stein:  Facebook: Justin B. Stein - Reiki Research (@JBSReikiResearch) Website: https://justinstein.academia.edu/</