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THE REIKI PRECEPTS
(The Reiki Principless)

The main purpose of Reiki practice was not only to heal diseases, but also to have a positive mind and healthy body so that people would experience joy in life. Dr. Usui recommended that the principles, which were originally the Meiji Emperor's instructions for achieving health and happiness, be chanted daily, morning and evening whilst in meditation with hands in prayer. To put these principles into practical use in daily life would have its own rewards

The most accurate translation that there seems to be is as follows -

The secret of inviting happiness through many blessings*
The spiritual medicine for all illness
For today only: Do not anger; Do not worry
Be humble
Be honest in your work**
Be compassionate to yourself and others
Do Gassho every morning and evening
Keep in your mind and recite

* 'many blessings' may refer to Reiju, receiving many Reiju empowerments
** this really means 'be honest in your dealings with other people'

Put simply, as an affirmation to be repeated three times,
the wording could be changed to -

Just for today, I am free from anger
I am free from worry
I am humble
I am honest
I am kind & compassionate to myself and others