Reiki Reiki Symbols & Meanings 2

Question 1

When drawing the Cho Ku Rei symbol, which direction of the spiral is traditionally used in Usui Reiki?

Accepted Answer

Both directions with different meanings

Answer

Clockwise only

Answer

Counter-clockwise only

Answer

Direction does not matter

Question 2

The phrase 'No past, no present, no future' is the approximate translation of which Reiki symbol?

Accepted Answer

Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen

Answer

Cho Ku Rei

Answer

Sei He Ki

Answer

Dai Ko Myo

Question 3

Which Reiki symbol is sometimes called the 'Great Shining Light'?

Accepted Answer

Dai Ko Myo

Answer

Cho Ku Rei

Answer

Sei He Ki

Answer

Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen

Question 4

In Reiki, symbols are traditionally kept secret and only revealed to students who have received which?

Accepted Answer

An attunement at the appropriate level

Answer

A healing session

Answer

Written permission from a Grandmaster

Answer

Five years of dedicated practice

Question 5

The Sei He Ki symbol is also known by what common alternative name?

Accepted Answer

Mental/Emotional Symbol

Answer

Power Symbol

Answer

Distance Symbol

Answer

Master Symbol

Question 6

How are Reiki symbols typically activated or 'drawn' during a healing session?

Accepted Answer

Drawn in the air, on the body, or visualized, often with the name spoken three times

Answer

Verbally chanted only

Answer

Stamped with a physical seal

Answer

Written on paper and burned