45. The ‘Master Symbol’ Has a Long History – or Does It?
Arjava honours the master symbol's value in Western Reiki and sheds light on its origin. Long live diversity!
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Arjava traces the master symbol to the concept of Sonten, reaching back into millenia-old Hinduism. Though not part of his own practice, he respects its beauty and relevance in Western Reiki.
Maybe there is less difference than what meets the eye. Afterall, Takata gave no master initiation at the beginning, reminiscent of the practice outlined in video A44: "No Master Symbol - No Master Initiation"
Using football as a metaphor, Arjava urges celebration of diversity: Reiki is about playing together, each in their own style.
Forget the philosophical nonsense. Just do Reiki. The differences are really insubstantial.