39. The Best Reiki Is Yours!
Arjava dismantles the idea of "correct" Reiki, urging practice beyond ego and technique. He emphasizes intention-free practice, unity over style, and compassion through both self- and shared treatment.
Reiki is not a path to something, instead, the act itself is awakening. Arjava stresses practicing "without intention", which René finds paralleled in Western Reiki when they say "to the highest good". Arjava criticises the idea that one style is superior to the other, and admits that Jikiden students sometimes repeat the very antagonism which came from the Reiki Alliance in the past – and finds it equally inappropriate.
Responding to criticism of Jikiden's focus on treating others, he clarifies: self-treatment is included, but the deeper purpose is sharing compassion. In truth, Reiki transcends division.
Self-treatments are important, but essentially Reiki is compassion in action, is for you to share your blessings with others.