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In this form there are three levels of practitioners. The highest is the Reiki Master who traditionally attunes others, gives the most powerful treatments and has received all of the known Reiki symbols.  

In this form there are three levels of practitioners. The highest is the Reiki Master who traditionally attunes others, gives the most powerful treatments and has received all of the known Reiki symbols.  

Below Master there is Reiki II, who has some of the symbols and is capable of treating others from a distance. The lowest level is Reiki I. Unlike the higher levels, Reiki I practitioners have to physically touch someone in order to run energy.     

Below Master there is Reiki II, who has some of the symbols and is capable of treating others from a distance. The lowest level is Reiki I. Unlike the higher levels, Reiki I practitioners have to physically touch someone in order to run energy.     

===History===

===History===

Usui Reiki is believed to have been founded by Mikao Usui, a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monk from Japan sometime in the mid 1800s. Due to a lack of records, this is the only certain fact about the history of Reiki. Much has been shrouded in mystery by early Reiki Masters.  

Usui Reiki is believed to have been founded by Mikao Usui, a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monk from Japan sometime in the mid 1800s. Due to a lack of records, this is the only certain fact about the history of Reiki. Much has been shrouded in mystery by early Reiki Masters.  

===Controversy===

===Controversy===

Ever since the death of the self proclaimed Grand Master, leadership has been a source of controversy with several people claiming power.

Ever since the death of the self proclaimed Grand Master, leadership has been a source of controversy with several people claiming power.

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[[Herbert Benson]]

*[[Herbert Benson]]

 

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