Enlightenment in a world of duality and communalities among humans are in the focus of this conversation. Reiki is a common denominator between the discussants but is not the central theme.
Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei can be regarded as a bridge-person between East and West, and he has indeed become a resource, especially for Westerners seeking more understanding of the cultural background out of which Reiki sprung.
His ordination as a monk of the Jōdo-shū or Pure Land School of Buddhism also gives him a particular way of understanding Reiki as a spiritual practice. He sees himself as ‘an advocate of truth and unity’, travelling and teaching Reiki and carrying his Buddhist practice with him:
“Wherever I go, that is my temple.”
There is a beautiful moment in the conversation when Hyakuten places his hands together in Gasho to demonstrate the two sides of Reiki: healing, which is relatively simple, and spiritual practice, which is difficult. Reiki is made whole when the two sides come together.
The interdependence and interconnectedness of all beings is a vital part of Hyakuten’s teaching. He stresses our Oneness, our common fears and our experience as beings in this world of separation as all equally subject to the Laws of Polarity, the ultimate polarity of course being Life and Death. He shares his beautiful poem to illustrate this:
“When there’s THIS, then THAT comes to be …”
So what is our common destination? Like the Buddha, part of whose story is told here, the destination for all of us is Sartori, Enlightenment. Practice leads us towards recognizing our Oneness, to a state beyond polarity, when
“With the cessation of THIS, THAT ceases.”
The Buddha experienced two Deaths, the first when, at the age of 35, he attained Sartori, and the second when he was 80 and he left his physical body. The conversation finishes on an optimistic note that – just perhaps – Enlightenment may not be so difficult after all!
Author: Kristin Bonney , UK
Biography
Inamoto Hyakuten, lives near Mt. Kurama in the ancient city of Kyoto and gratefully guides Reiki Practitioners from all over the world to Reiki’s Birthplace. He travels extensively to teach Reiki Ryoho worldwide. He is fluent in English and is noted for his gentle manner and sense of humor.
Hyakuten has been a significant contributor to the global Community and has become a consultant if not teacher for a range of international Reiki Teachers. He has been quoted by in many books* and can be seen on many YT videos.
Hyakuten ordained in 1982 as a Buddhist monk of the Jōdo-shū or Pure Land School. In 1995 he encountered Reiki through a book written by a Japanese lady trained by an American teacher. In 1997 his journey with Reiki began in earnest and in 1998 he began to teach and formed his own Reiki school.
* Reiki: Transmission of Light, Volume 1-The History and System of Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho by Robert N. Fueston (See RTalk Controversy) / Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide by Pamela Miles / Reiki’s Birthplace by Jessica A. Miller / The Reiki Sourcebook by Bronwen and Frans Stiene
Websites
Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei’s Japanese website: komyoreikido.jp
Komyo ReikiDo™ international website: komyoreikido-international.net
References
12:09: Poem Hello!, I’m Hykuten Inamoto: komyo-reiki.org/en/the-founder-of-komyo-reiki-kai
15:12: Love in Business: createlovein.business, initiated by Peter Koenig, See RTalk Source.
