The Master's Role
What Reiki Masters Do
Reiki masters teach Reiki. They give attunements. They train new practitioners. According to Reiki tradition, they are the lineage holders of the Reiki tradition.
They are responsible for passing the teaching to the next generation. They also practice Reiki, heal others, and continue their own spiritual development.
Being a master is not about power. It is about responsibility.
What Reiki Masters Do
The responsibilities of a Reiki master.
Teach
Train new practitioners. Teach history, principles, and techniques.
Give Attunements
Open energy channels of new students (Reiki tradition).
Hold Lineage
Guardians of the tradition. Pass teaching down correctly.
Practice
Continue to practice Reiki. Heal others and themselves.
Spiritual Development
Continue spiritual growth. The journey never ends.
The Teacher
Reiki Masters as Teachers
Reiki masters are teachers. They train new practitioners. They teach the history, principles, and techniques of Reiki.
They guide their students. They support their growth. They help them develop their practice.
Teaching is a responsibility. It is about passing the tradition to the next generation.
The Attunement
Reiki Masters Give Attunements
According to Reiki tradition, masters give attunements. The attunement opens the student's energy channel. It connects the student to Reiki.
The attunement is a ceremony. The master uses symbols and intention. The student receives the attunement.
The attunement is the key. Without it, you cannot practice Reiki (according to Reiki tradition).
The Lineage
Reiki Masters Hold the Lineage
Reiki masters are the lineage holders. They are the guardians of the tradition. They ensure the teaching is passed down correctly.
The lineage connects the present to the past. It connects the student to Usui. The master is the link.
Holding the lineage is a responsibility. It is about preserving the tradition. It is about passing it on.
Key takeaways
The shortest useful version of this page.
Reiki masters teach Reiki and train new practitioners.
They give attunements to open energy channels (Reiki tradition).
They hold the lineage and preserve the tradition.
They continue to practice Reiki and heal others.
Being a master is about responsibility, not power.
The journey never ends.
Frequently asked questions
What do Reiki masters do?
They teach Reiki, give attunements, hold the lineage, practice Reiki, and continue their spiritual development.
Is a Reiki master the same as a practitioner?
No. A master is a teacher. They have completed the highest level of training and can teach and give attunements.
What is the difference between a practitioner and a master?
A practitioner practices Reiki. A master teaches Reiki and gives attunements.
Do Reiki masters heal people?
Yes. Masters practice Reiki and heal others. They also teach others to heal.
Is being a master about power?
No. According to Reiki tradition, it is about responsibility. It is about serving the tradition and the students.
Sources
- Frank Arjava Petter, Reiki Fire, 1997.
- Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook, 2003.
- Traditional Usui Reiki teachings.
