Reiki: The Healing Touch - First and Second Degree Manual Plastic Comb – August 1, 2000

if you are trying to practice reiki this is a useless manual .. without the symbols to turn on the power ( I am a reiki master and wanted to review what i learned in the past) ,, all that talk about it's secret to reveal the symbols is BS. everyone should have the tools to bring in positive energiesthe picture actually produces reiki waves which is the main reason i bought this book..put it under my bed for virtual treatment/ and have used it in the past to treat erectile dysfunction on others..

Having been a long time and faithful student of William Rand, I am disappointed in this version of his book. I can’t tell if the book was copied and pasted from an older version or what, but several paragraphs and sections are missing. The lineage of William Rand’s teachers/Masters is missing, his photo seems to be poorly photocopied, several paragraphs are condensed with important explanations or concepts omitted, the anatomy chart is missing, the products list is outdated and includes cassette tapes, etc. This is not the version William Rand uses in his current classes. It is not updated and professional enough for my students. I will request a refund, and re-order the book directly from the Reiki.org site.

Great book. But, too expensive for what it is. Also, contains a few typos. LOL.UPDATED REVIEW -- LOWERED TO 1 STAR. Is incomplete. Is a cut/annotated version of the real book (which is larger in physical dimensions).THIS BOOK MISSES SENTENCES, PARAGRAPHES, SECTIONS, PICTURES, ETC. Such a bummer.Like Reader's Digest condensed version of the original.GET THE ORIGINAL -- IT EVEN COSTS LESS.

Not that I am a Reikiphile, but I have read some of the books out there on Reiki and energy healing including some by Mr. Murray. I am a Reiki Master and shamanic practitioner, but don't teach and thus don't have any stake in what Reiki materials are sold/used. William Lee Rand's manuals were the ones used by the Reiki Master who trained and attuned me. If I were to teach a class I would use this manual or  The Reiki Touch: Complete Home Learning System . The home learning system includes a useful DVD so you can actually see a sample treatment and the materials are somewhat more updated than this teaching manual, but the kit is more expensive. You can view video from the DVD at YouTube for free. I really appreciate the comb binding used on the Rand training materials that allow the book to lay flat for reference, but feel the format and materials should be updated and new issues addressed not the least of which is all the distance Reiki attunements, Reiki lineages/schools, new medical research into Reiki, etc. I also believe the symbols should be shown within the book. I realize that respect is being shown, but since the symbols are readily available anyway and would provide a useful reference for practitioners I can't see the purpose in not showing them within the manual. This would be a great time for Reiki Masters to get together and submit changes and additions. It appears the book was last updated in 1991 and a lot has happened since then. One thing I would like to see is some of the Master Manual moved to this book and the Master Manual updated and expanded. The information of forming your own practice particularly the included forms are useful. I like the inclusion of a documentation form to help practioners keep track of what occured during the sessions and any useful notes.I want to say in closing that everyone can heal. I could heal before I took Reiki and the shamanic training. I have come to see that the purpose of Reiki was to help me develop spiritually. It concerns me that some are not developing their knowledge and techniques before offering teaching and the results are disappointment and misundestandings or just plain incorrect information being taught. And not everyone who is a good healer is a good teacher. I hope those interested in this field will take the time to develop useful information and materials and share it openly.20 April 2011 update: I read  Reiki For Dummies  and found it was a easy to understand guide that would suffice for training at levels 1 & 2. It has the level 2 Reiki symbols in it along with 10 non-traditional symbols. It does not show how to perform attunements. It would also be appropriate for the casual reader simply interested in finding out about Reiki.

touched for the very first time. That's what it seemed like when I opened the package which revealed a very clean and sleek book without a scratch, without even a fingerprint until I got my dirty hands into it. This wonderful gem arrived well within the delivery window and was waiting for me, tucked snugly inside my mail box. I like that the seller used a protective bubble wrap envelope to keep the book in great condition while it was being transported. Anyone who is interested in learning about or who has already received Reiki training would love this book. I had Reiki and heard a story about the lineage and everything but the first chapter of the book takes you on a history lesson and clears up the misconceptions handed down the generations and cites the work of Frank Arjava Petter (whose book, "Reiki Fire", I also purchased) as the man responsible for doing his research and finding out [as accurately as possible] the truth about how Reiki came to be.This book seller has earned my business and respect for delivering such a wonderful product. Two thumbs up!

I loved that this was available through prime. The condition was new and sealed which was great. The problem is that I ordered a spiral bound version but got a half size paperback with a lot of missing info. Would be 5 stars if order that was shipped was as described.

Life changing practice of reiki upgraded to the Holy Fire technique. A much more visual version of reiki with added symbols for wellness. Heal your mind heal your life.

I bought this book because of the ring bound. It's great for opening and read hands free. It is used, but the book is dated 1991. Information is outdated.

William Rand is an excellent teacher and found his manual to be very helpful and informative, not complicated at all. I would certainly recommend his work to students and those interested in Reiki.

Great book very easy to read and understand!Good condition and quick posting!

very interesting and informative.

Had this book awhile now,but havent had the chance to go through the full book intensly as I planned.Great book non the less.

Lovely book