The Evolution of Reiki: From Meiji Spiritualism to Western Adoption

This chapter delves into the early history of Reiki, focusing on key figures like Matsumoto Chiwaki and Tamari Kizo during Japan’s Meiji era. It discusses the influence of Usui Mikao's esoteric Buddhist ideas and the development of Hayashi Chujiro's branch, which paved the way for Takata Hawayo's introduction of Reiki to America.