The Gokai
The Five Principles of Reiki
'The secret of bringing happiness, the spiritual medicine for all diseases.'
A Cornerstone of Jikiden Reiki
The Gokai are the five principles taught by Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki. In Jikiden Reiki they are regarded as a cornerstone practice and a guide for daily living.
Traditionally, Reiki Practitioners would chant the Gokai each morning and evening as a way of cultivating awareness, balance and wellbeing. Usui Sensei understood that true health requires care for both the mind and the body.
The Gokai remind us that Reiki is not only a hands-on practice, but a way of supporting harmony across mind, body and soul.
The Five Principles
Just for today
Do not be angry
Do not be worried
Be grateful
Do your duties fully
Be kind to others
Mikao Usui
The Founder