Reiki Reiki Attunements & Levels 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a Reiki attunement?
- A type of massage technique
- An energetic initiation performed by a Reiki Master to open the student's healing channel (Correct answer)
- A written exam for Reiki certification
- A meditation practice done alone
Correct answer: An energetic initiation performed by a Reiki Master to open the student's healing channel
A Reiki attunement is a sacred ritual performed by a Reiki Master that energetically opens and aligns the student's system to act as a channel for Reiki energy.
Question 2: How many traditional levels or degrees are in the Usui Reiki system?
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 5
Correct answer: 3
The traditional Usui system has three levels: Level 1 (Shoden), Level 2 (Okuden), and Level 3 (Shinpiden/Master), though some Western schools split Level 3 into 3A and 3B.
Question 3: What is the Japanese term for the first level of Reiki training?
- Okuden
- Shinpiden
- Shoden (Correct answer)
- Gendai
Correct answer: Shoden
Shoden, meaning 'Entry Teaching' or 'First Teachings,' is the Japanese term for the first level of Reiki training where students learn the basics and receive attunements.
Question 4: At Reiki Level 1, what is the primary focus of the training?
- Learning all four symbols
- Performing distance healings
- Self-healing and hands-on healing of others (Correct answer)
- Teaching and attuning new students
Correct answer: Self-healing and hands-on healing of others
Level 1 focuses on self-healing and hands-on healing of others, with students learning hand positions and basic techniques without the use of symbols.
Question 5: How many attunements are traditionally given at Reiki Level 1 in the Usui Shiki Ryoho system?
- 1
- 2
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 7
Correct answer: 4
In the traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho system taught by Takata, four attunements are traditionally given at Level 1, though many modern teachers give a single combined attunement.
Question 6: What is the Japanese name for the Reiki Master/Teacher level?
- Shoden
- Okuden
- Shinpiden (Correct answer)
- Gakkai
Correct answer: Shinpiden
Shinpiden, meaning 'Mystery Teachings' or 'Inner Sanctuary,' is the Japanese term for the Master level of Reiki training.
Reiki Reiki Attunements & Levels 1
What is a Reiki attunement?