The Reiki Principles
The Gokai or Five Reiki Precepts (Principles)
今日だけは (Kyo Dakewa) Today only
怒るな (Ikaruna) Do not anger
心配すな (Shinpai Suna Do not worry
感謝して (Kansha Shite) With thankfulness
業をはげめ (Gyo Wo Hageme) Work diligently
人に親切に (Hito Ni Shinsetsu Ni) Be kind to others
The Source of Usui Reiki Ryoho Principles (Five Precepts)
Usui Sensei created the Reiki Principles or the so-called Five Precepts based on the phrase in the opening page of a book “Kenzen-no-genri” or “the Principle of Soundness” written by Dr. Suzuki Bizan, and published on December 28, in the 3rd year of Taisho (1914). The PHRASE titled “A Path to Soundness” reads:
“Today only, Be not angry, Be not fearful, With honesty,
Perform diligently your duty, Be kind to others.” -by Bizan
a) 心身改善： (Shinshin kaizen) Mind/body improvement
b) 臼井靈氣療法： (Usui Reiki Ryoho) Usui Reiki Healing Art
c) 教義： (Kyogi) Teachings (Principles)
d) 招福の秘法：(Shofuku no hiho) Secret method to invite happiness
e) 萬病の霊薬：(Manbyo no reiyaku) Miraculous medicine to cure all diseases.
f) 今日丈けは：(kyo dake wa) TODAY ONLY
g) 怒るな：(Ikaru na) ANGER NOT
h) 心配すな：(Shinpai suna) WORRY NOT
i) 感謝して：(Knasha shite) WITH THANKFULNESS
j) 業をはげめ：(Gyo wo hageme) WORK DILIGENTLY
k) 人に親切に：（Hito ni Shinsetsu ni）TO OTHERS BE KIND
l ) 朝夕：(Asa yu) Morning and evening
m) 合掌して：(Gassho shite) Doing Gassho
n) 心に念じ：(Kokoro ni nenji) In mind bearing
o) 口に唱へよ：(Kuchi ni tonahe yo) With mouth chant
Below, the Reiki Principles are being said in both Japanese and English by Hyakuten Inamoto.