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Eastern Religions - the backdrop from which Reiki was developed

Date: Tue Dec 15 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Dr. Usui was well steeped in the religious and spiritual practices in Japan. A deeper understanding of Reiki can come from knowing the context within which Reiki was developed.

Buy Bodhisattva of Compassion: The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin

Bodhisattva of Compassion: The Mystical Tradition of Kuan Yin

A highly practical form of mysticism, Mahayana Buddhism offers precise techniques for attaining wisdom by negating the ego and entering the bliss of divinity. This book gives the background, techniques, purpose, and underlying theory of the Tantric forms of meditation, which have often been successful for those who have failed to make progress with more familiar methods.

This is perhaps the best first book to read for a westerner interested in Tibetan Buddhism.

It's important to realize that Tantra is much more than sex magic.

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Buy The Tantric Mysticism of Tibet: A Practical Guide to the Theory, Purpose, and Techniques of Tantric Meditation

The Tantric Mysticism of Tibet: A Practical Guide to the Theory, Purpose, and Techniques of Tantric Meditation

Kuan Yin is the embodiment of selfless love, the supreme symbol of radical compassion. For more than a millennium throughout Asia, she has been revered as "The One Who Hearkens to the Cries of the World."

Kuan Yin is both a Buddhist symbol and a beloved deity of Chinese folk religion. This classic study traces the history of this most famous of all the bodhisattvas from her origins in India (as the male figure Avalokiteshvara) to Tibet, China, and beyond, along the way highlighting her close connection to other figures such as Tara and Amitabha. The account is full of charming stories of Blofeld’s encounters with Kuan Yin’s devotees during his journeys in China. The book also contains meditation and visualization techniques associated with the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and translations of poems and yogic texts devoted to her.

The stories of Kuan Yin are well told, diverse and moving. The author, John Blofield, strikes an excellent balance between philosophy, history, story telling, Kuan Yin meditation techniques, and personal devotion.

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About the Author(s)

David Herron : David Herron is a Reiki Master, graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, writer, and software engineer focusing on the truth. He is especially interested in spiritual exploration, divine wisdom, clean energy technologies like solar power, wind power, and electric cars. David worked for nearly 30 years in Silicon Valley on software ranging from electronic mail systems, to video streaming, to the Java programming language, and has published several books on Node.js programming and electric vehicles.
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