Kaisho Kanji in modern, standard style. This style is similar to the printed style of kanji, and is taught in schools.
Kanji Kanji are Japanese written characters that are both pictographs and ideographs. In China, kanji originated in the Yellow River area about 2000 BC. During the 3rd and 4th century AD it was brought across from China and Korea to Japan. Until this time Japan had only ever used the spoken language. The Chinese characters were used phonetically to represent similar sounding Japanese syllables, the actual meaning of the characters were ignored. For the Reiki kanji click here.
Kano Jigoro (1860-1938) The founder of judo. According to Chris Marsh he knew Usui Mikao.
Karuna Reiki Branch of Reiki that uses additional channeled symbols and mantras and a non-traditional attunement process.
Karuna Ki A branch of Reiki that was created out of Karuna Reiki.
Kenyoku Ho (lit. Japanese) dry bathing or brushing off method. This is similar to purification methods practiced in Shintoism. Purification rites are a vital part of Shintoism. A personal purification rite is the purification by water; this may involve standing under a waterfall, also known as misogi.
Kenkyo Kai The name of the meetings of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai in Japan. They come together 3 times per month at the kenkyu kai. Previously known as jisshu kai and shuyo kai.
Ketsueki Kokan Ho (lit. Japanese) blood exchange method. Variations are hanshin
Koketsu Ho Half body blood exchange, zenshin koketsu ho - whole body blood exchange, finishing treatment or nerve stroke. Sometimes also called koketsu ho.
Ki (lit. Japanese) Universal energy. Ki is considered to be an integral element to every day Japanese life. Many Japanese traditions are based on a strong connection to ki apart from the martial arts and religious training. The success of the world renowned tea ceremony, the ancient game of go and the art of calligraphy are all based on the practitioners ability to channel free flowing ki.
Ki Ko Qi Gong. Physical and meditative exercises, which are practiced in China and help to regulate the body, mind and breath. These exercises are both Taoist and Buddhist in origin.
Koki (lit. Japanese) second term. This is the term used to describe the second level of Okuden (Level 2).
Komyo Reiki Kai Branch of Reiki taught by Hyakuten Inamoto in Kyoto, Japan. Frans and Bronwen Stiene (founders of the International House of Reiki) have studied Komyo Reiki with Hyakuten Inamoto.
Koriki Symbol A non-traditional mantra/symbol taught in Reido Reiki. Also called the force of happiness.
Koto Bu (lit. Japanese) back of the head. This is the third head position as taught by Usui Mikao.
Kotodama (lit. Japanese) words carrying spirit. Words have a particular power. Hiroshi Doi uses the word kotodama to address the mantra. Morihei Ueshiba, said to be an acquaintance of Usui Mikao and founder of aikido also used the word kotodama in his teachings. Kotodama in Shintoism invoke specific energies/deities.
Koyama Kimiko (1906 - 1999) Sixth President of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai.
Kriya Symbol A non-traditional mantra/symbol used in Karuna Reiki, Tera Mai and Karuna Ki. It is said to ground, manifest goals, create priorities and heal the human race.
Kuboi, Harry M One of Hawayo Takata's 22 Reiki Master students. The 6th of Hawayo Takata's Reiki Master students. He believes that 99% of people who learn the system of Reiki have 'negative' Reiki and therefore doesn't teach it anymore. Instead he does exorcisms where people's 'negative' Reiki becomes '‘positive'. He told Robert Fueston that Barbara Weber Ray had sent him a letter stating that if he wanted to become a certified Reiki Master he would have to re-train with her and pay several thousand dollars. He also said that he had channeled Usui Mikao who gave him the title of 'Reiki Master of Masters'. Robert Fueston was further told that he could be trained to the Master Level for US$10,000 but he would have to receive a Reiki exorcism first. He would not be allowed to train others as a Reiki Master after this either. For more information about his teacher and other fellow students click here.
Kurama Yama Mount Kurama near Kyoto, Japan. It is stated on the memorial stone of Usui Mikao that he became enlightened while performing a meditation on kurama yama. According to the Kurama Temple Usui Mikao has no specific connection to them. For more information about kurama yama click here.
Kushu Shinren The name of the austerity practise Usui Mikao undertook on Kurama yama according to the Usui Mikao Memorial Stone.
