37. More in Common Than Meets the Eye
Arjava shares insights on Reiki's shared roots, defends Jikiden's monetary practices, and urges aspiring authors to be guided by passion, not dreams of profit.
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Arjava and René note striking similarities between Western and Jikiden Reiki. Mieko Mitsui had discovered Ogawa sensei 10 years before Arjava, who also emphasises Takata's relation to the Hayashi Institute. He was not the first to know, but Arjava was merely the first to talk about these facts publicly.
Arjava debunks accusations, explaining that fees cover actual production costs, for example of the Gokai scroll, that is carved as woodcut art by artisans.
Arjava has no financial interest in the Institute and discolses his earnings from book royalties, highlighting that his motivation is love for the work.
There isn't all that much difference in terms of teaching. An interesting observation.