Training for Distance
What Level of Reiki Allows for Distance Healing?
Distance healing is taught at Level 2 (Okuden) in traditional Usui Reiki. At Level 2, practitioners learn the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol, which allows healing across space and time.
Some Western traditions may teach distance healing at Level 2 as well.
Level 1 focuses on self-healing and treating others in person. Level 2 expands to distance healing.
Reiki Levels and Distance Healing
What is taught at each level.
Level 1 (Shoden)
Self-healing. Basic hand positions. Treating others in person. No distance healing.
Level 2 (Okuden)
Distance healing. Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol. Healing across space and time.
Level 3 (Shinpiden)
Master level. Attunements. Teaching. Deepening practice.
The Key Level
Level 2: Where Distance Healing Is Taught
At Level 2, practitioners learn the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol. This symbol allows healing across space and time.
With this symbol, practitioners can send Reiki to someone not physically present.
Level 2 is the key level for distance healing. Without Level 2, you cannot do distance Reiki.
The Foundation
What Level 1 Practitioners Can Do
Level 1 practitioners focus on self-healing and treating others in person. They do not learn distance healing.
Level 1 is the foundation. It is essential. But it does not include distance healing.
To do distance healing, you need Level 2 training.
Key takeaways
The shortest useful version of this page.
Distance healing is taught at Level 2 (Okuden).
Level 1 focuses on self-healing and in-person treatment.
Level 2 teaches the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol.
The symbol allows healing across space and time.
Level 3 is the master level.
Distance healing requires Level 2 training.
Frequently asked questions
What level of Reiki allows for distance healing?
Level 2 (Okuden). Practitioners learn the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol for distance healing.
Can a Level 1 practitioner do distance Reiki?
No. Level 1 does not include distance healing. You need Level 2 training.
What symbol is used for distance healing?
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen. It allows healing across space and time.
What is Okuden?
Okuden is the Japanese name for Level 2. It means 'inner teachings.'
Do all traditions teach distance healing at Level 2?
Most traditions do. Some Western traditions may have different approaches. Traditional Usui Reiki teaches it at Level 2.
Sources
- Frank Arjava Petter, Reiki Fire, 1997.
- Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook, 2003.
- Traditional Usui Reiki teachings.
