55. Trademark – Not Again!
René questions Arjava about rumours of Jikiden trademarking Reiki in China, seeing paradoxical parallels to the 1990s. Arjava dismisses this but clarifies that the institute has registered 'Jikiden Reiki' as a defensive move.
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In the 1990s, Phyllis Furumoto stirred controversy by attempting to trademark Reiki. René now confronts Arjava with rumours that Jikiden Reiki might be doing something similar in China – a paradoxical echo of history? Arjava laughs – not in disbelief, but because he's actually been asked not to teach in China.
He clarifies that while the name Jikiden Reiki has indeed been trademarked, it's solely a defensive measure against extortion.
Arjava sidesteps conflict rather than engaging in it.
The trademarking of the word 'Jikiden Reiki' was for the safety of the institute.