Reiki Reiki Ethics & Professional Practice 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the Five Reiki Principles (Gokai) recited in traditional Reiki practice?
- Be honest, be kind, be present, be grateful, be humble
- Just for today: do not anger, do not worry, be humble, be honest in your work, be compassionate to yourself and others (Correct answer)
- Practice daily, use symbols correctly, honor your teacher, charge fair prices, keep secrets
- Heal yourself, heal others, teach others, spread Reiki, serve the world
Correct answer: Just for today: do not anger, do not worry, be humble, be honest in your work, be compassionate to yourself and others
The Five Reiki Principles (Gokai) attributed to Usui begin with 'Just for today' and cover not angering, not worrying, being humble, working diligently, and showing compassion.
Question 2: According to Reiki ethics, should a practitioner diagnose medical conditions during a session?
- Yes, if they feel energy imbalances
- No, Reiki practitioners are not licensed to diagnose and should not do so (Correct answer)
- Only if the client requests a diagnosis
- Only Level 3 Masters may diagnose
Correct answer: No, Reiki practitioners are not licensed to diagnose and should not do so
Reiki practitioners are not medical professionals and are ethically and legally prohibited from diagnosing medical conditions; they should refer clients to appropriate healthcare providers.
Question 3: What is the ethical principle regarding client consent in Reiki practice?
- Consent is not needed for energy healing
- Informed consent must be obtained before every session, including distance work (Correct answer)
- Only written consent is valid for in-person sessions
- Consent is only needed for the first session
Correct answer: Informed consent must be obtained before every session, including distance work
Obtaining informed consent before each session—explaining what Reiki is, how it works, and what to expect—is an ethical requirement in professional Reiki practice.
Question 4: How should a Reiki practitioner handle client confidentiality?
- Share details with other practitioners for feedback
- Keep all client information strictly confidential unless required by law or with client permission (Correct answer)
- Confidentiality is optional for energy work
- Share with family members if they ask about the client
Correct answer: Keep all client information strictly confidential unless required by law or with client permission
Professional Reiki practitioners maintain strict client confidentiality, sharing information only with explicit client consent or as required by law, just like other healthcare providers.
Question 5: In professional Reiki ethics, what should a practitioner do if a client presents with a serious medical condition?
- Stop all Reiki and refuse to treat them
- Offer Reiki as a complementary therapy while strongly encouraging the client to seek appropriate medical care (Correct answer)
- Claim Reiki can cure the condition
- Reduce the number of sessions to avoid liability
Correct answer: Offer Reiki as a complementary therapy while strongly encouraging the client to seek appropriate medical care
Practitioners should offer Reiki as a supportive, complementary therapy while clearly communicating that it does not replace medical treatment and encouraging proper medical care.
Question 6: Which of the Five Reiki Principles (Gokai) addresses concerns about the future?
- Just for today, do not anger
- Just for today, do not worry (Correct answer)
- Just for today, be humble
- Just for today, be compassionate to yourself and others
Correct answer: Just for today, do not worry
The principle 'Just for today, do not worry' (Kyou dake wa, Shinpai suna) encourages practitioners and clients to release anxiety about future events and trust in the present moment.
Reiki Reiki Ethics & Professional Practice 1
What are the Five Reiki Principles (Gokai) recited in traditional Reiki practice?