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HAWAYO TAKATA

Hawayo Takata was born in 1900 on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. She was suffering from multiple health problems including a tumour, gallstones and appendicitis and, originally intending to receive conventional Western medical treatments, came to Dr Hayashi's clinic as a result of hearing, on the operating table just before the surgery was about to start, a voice saying "The operation is not necessary". She asked her Doctor if he knew of any other way to restore her health avoiding further surgery. He referred her to Dr. Hayashi and she began a course of treatments at his clinic. Mrs Takata was initially sceptical about Reiki, but her scepticism turned to belief, as her health problems were resolved, and she decided to learn Reiki for herself

Until quite recently, all Reiki practitioners in the Western world could trace their 'lineage' through her to Dr Hayashi and Mikao Usui

Mrs Takata designated herself 'Grand Master' of Reiki, to make a distinction between herself and the Masters that she taught. This is a title that has nothing to do with Mikao Usui's vision of Reiki. It is a gentle and powerful healing technique that can be passed as a gift from one person to another, recognising the equality and divinity of all, and is not headed by gurus or grand masters to be revered. Unfortunately, part of the Reiki community only accepts 'The Office of Grand Master' and the lineage from that office as being acceptable. This office is at present held by Mrs Takata's granddaughter, Phyllis Lei Furumoto