The Grand Master Question
Who Is the Reiki Grand Master?
There is no single Reiki grand master. Mikao Usui was the founder. Chujiro Hayashi succeeded him after Usui's death.
After Hayashi, the lineage branched. Hawayo Takata brought Reiki to the West and trained 22 masters.
Different lineages have different leaders. Some lineages have a grand master. Others do not. The concept varies by tradition.
The Reiki Lineage
The succession from Usui to today.
Mikao Usui
Founder. Developed Reiki in 1922.
Chujiro Hayashi
Successor. Systematized Reiki. Trained Takata.
Hawayo Takata
Brought Reiki to West. Trained 22 masters.
Multiple Lineages
Different lineages with different leaders.
The Founder
Mikao Usui: The Founder
Mikao Usui was the founder of Reiki. He developed Reiki in 1922 after his awakening on Mount Kurama.
He was not a grand master in the modern sense. He was the teacher. He was the founder. He trained many students.
After his death, his students carried the tradition forward.
The Successor
Chujiro Hayashi: The Successor
Chujiro Hayashi was the successor to Usui. He systematized Reiki. He opened a clinic. He trained Hawayo Takata.
He is considered the second grand master in some lineages. He carried the tradition forward.
After his death, the lineage branched.
Key takeaways
The shortest useful version of this page.
There is no single Reiki grand master.
Mikao Usui was the founder.
Chujiro Hayashi was the successor.
After Hayashi, the lineage branched.
Different lineages have different leaders.
The concept varies by tradition.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Reiki grand master?
There is no single Reiki grand master. Different lineages have different leaders. Mikao Usui was the founder.
Was Mikao Usui the grand master?
He was the founder. The concept of grand master came later. Different lineages have different grand masters.
Who succeeded Mikao Usui?
Chujiro Hayashi succeeded Usui after his death. He systematized Reiki and trained Takata.
Is there a grand master in Western Reiki?
Some lineages have a grand master. Others do not. It varies by tradition.
Does every Reiki tradition have a grand master?
No. The concept varies by tradition. Some have a grand master. Others do not.
Sources
- Frank Arjava Petter, Reiki Fire, 1997.
- Bronwen and Frans Stiene, The Reiki Sourcebook, 2003.
- Traditional Usui Reiki teachings.
