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 How to utilize Johrei, the Medical Art of Japan

Take a close look at the man, Mokichi Okada

You can see the aforementioned eye problem with a diplopia that interrupted his plans to be an artist but after enlightenment, Okada became prolific in both art and philosophy, producing a myriad of paintings and calligraphic images.

Mr. Okada made one key observation about Johrei. It is to be considered "a religion above religion" in that it does not require faith. It is a matter of understanding, having a connection to him via the 0-hikari amulet, and putting Johrei into practice and seeing the results for yourself.

How can one practice Johrei and see the results?

A literal translation of Johrei is "uplifting of the spirit."
When M. Okada received the "gift" of the sphere of light energy that lodged within his abdomen, the hands-on healing that he was administering to his family and friends was now observed to be effective at actually restoring good health.

Later, it evolved from "Okada finger pressure therapy" to Johrei and now to OPT or Okada Purifying Therapy which involves a combination of channeling the spiritual light from the palm of the hand, eating of foods grown naturally and the appreciation of flowers, art and beauty, all of which act in concert to eliminate "illness, poverty and conflict.

I paraphrase Mr. Okada:

"Look, what you have seen me do you can do also and even better. For whatever it is worth, it works this way: If I write the kanji for "light" (hikari), there is some mystical force transmitted from me, into the brush and ink and onto the paper. Here, take this with you, it will like us together with a spiritual cord and you can transmit my light energy to others. I have enough light to share with a million people."

He began by writing hikari on small slips of paper and asking the person to swallow it, to establish the link (spiritual cord, in Hawaiian lore, known as "aka" cords).

Later, the hikari calligraphic image, drawn by Okada, was placed into a small leather pouch warn about the neck or carried in a pocket. Now, in modern times, it is within a small scratch-resistant ceramic enclosure and known as the o-hikari, the "o" representing an honorific title describing the amulet. This is worn under the clothing and on a loose chain around the neck.

With this,  the link is established with M. Okada who made his transition in 1955 and now resides in the spiritual world. Yet it is his light that followers channel and the process of giving Johrei has nothing to do the channeler's own energy or "healing power."

Therefore, you see,  in this manner, Johrei works like scenario one (dry wall hanger and street beggar) that I presented in, "What is the highest form of giving."

That is the short version of Johrei, the Medical Art of Japan.

Now, how does this differ from another well-known type of energy healing, Reiki? And is it indeed a higher form of healing?

Next, Reiki and universal energy.

Quoting from an article on CAM, I want to point out one error:

From "Therapeutic Touch and Related Practices"

"Numerous other practices have evolved over the years to promote or maintain the balance of
vital energy fields in the body. Examples of these modalities include Therapeutic Touch, healing touch, Reiki, Johrei, vortex healing, and polarity therapy. All these modalities involve movement of the practitioner's hands over the patient's body to become attuned to the condition of the patient, with the idea that by so doing, the practitioner is able to strengthen
and reorient the patient's energies."

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/backgrounds/energymed.htm

Johrei does not involve tuning in to the condition of the patient. The mechanism of action is decidedly different from, for example, Reiki.

As I mentioned in Johrei Part I, Mokichi Okada experienced numerous metaphysical events. As he progressed toward enlightenment, photographs would often show wisplike formations thought to represent Kannon, the God of mercy, also known as Avalokitesvara - a male Bodhisattva.

He was observed to mutter something under his breath during a prayer service held at the top of Mt. Nokogiri, seen well here in a photo by Jackson Boyle:

Even though many other singular events happened, I want to skip them for now, and get right to the heart of the matter:

In his early forties, Mokichi Okada described the aforementioned sudden appearance of a "4 cm sphere of light energy" that lodged within his abdomen. Later, while imprisoned in a jail cell, the spirit of Kannon entered the sphere of light.

Long a practitioner of healing in such sects as the Omoto sect, Okada now found that his hands-on healing was effective beyond a shadow of a doubt. Later, for reasons that I believe may have been related to government censorship against non-physicians performing hands-on healing, Mr. Okada realized that he did not have to touch the patient. He determined that from an optimal distance of 31 cm, healing could be accomplished.

He authored many texts describing what he called "key points" for various diseases, points of the body where the spiritual "light" energy should be directed.

He reportedly made this statement: "I have enough light for a million people." He found a way that others could channel his "God-given" gift of light.

Now, how was Mokichi able to share his gift of light with his followers and now, in present day, people like you and me?

NB: Just as President-elect Obama plans to recreate President Lincoln's historic train ride for his inauguration, I was able, thanks to the kind people of the Mokichi Okada Association, recreate Okada's historic trip to Mt. Nokogiri, first by train to the station at the base of the mountain, then climbing step after step (and they never seemed to stop) to reach the top, stopping along the way to view the many Buddhist relics and temples, and eventually arriving at the exact spot where Okada had the revelation.

Should you develop and interest in Okada Purifying Therapy and Johrei, you may wish to do the same.

 Have a nice day!

JT

Part 1: Mokichi Okada arrives

The first type of energy healing that I would like to discuss is Johrei, which the founder, Mokichi Okada (Tokyo 1882 - 1955) called The Medical Art of Japan. This word literally means, "uplifting of the spirit."

Over many years, it evolved to its present appellation of Okada Purifying Therapy (OPT) which uplifts the spirit with a combination of a spiritual light emitted from the hand, the appreciation of art and beauty - as with flower arranging and the Japanese tea ceremony - and the growing and eating of natural foods (grown without fertilizers and pesticides).

Asakusa, Japan

Born in 1882 on Dec 23, the beginning of the light as from that day in Winter, the daylight hours progressively lengthen, Mokichi Okada was not born into wealth, but rather, was the son of a hard working merchant. This instilled high qualities and appreciation of life into Okada. He was a good student as a child and planned to become an artist. However, he developed a problem with his eyes and a degree of diplopia (double vision) and was not able to carry out this plan. He decided to switch to the production of Japanese laquerware, but before he could become proficient, he lacerated a tendon of his right index finger and could no longer exercise fine control over the while which spun gold and silver onto the wet surface. Sadly, he had to abandon this form of artwork. He was able to eventually design a hair pick for women which sold well in his unpretentious store and for a time, made his with small items designed for women.

As years progressed, he lost a wife in childbirth, faced business bankruptcy and other trials and tribulations. However, convinced that he was a good person at heart; he began a search for answers. He was certain that there was a spiritual world that would explain why he and others face such adversity in life.

It was at this point that a series of metaphysical experiences began that culminated with Okada's receiving a "4 cm sphere of light energy" that lodged within his abdomen.

I will briefly describe these strange experiences in part 2.

I want to digress for a moment and let the neuroanatomy gel, before going deeper into brain function. As I begin to network for promotion of Medicine, Miracles and Manifestations, some of my contacts have questions in their minds about energy healing and they have noticed that on one of my profile pictures at www.tbd.com, I am sporting a beard. The caption is: Reiki Master's training, Hana, Maui.

Pictured with me is the course instructor, William Rand, who has been involved with Reiki energy healing for years. A group of 10 Reiki practitioners spent three days with Mr. Rand and received the Reiki Master certificate. I didn't want William to be the only one with a beard.

Reiki is a method of directing "universal energy" to a person in need of healing. It involves intention, the use of certain "symbols (somewhat Japanese in nature), and directing the energy from the hands using a touch or no-touch technique. That is, it involves laying on of hands but can be done from a distance without physical contact.

Johrei (The Medical Art of Japan ,is another form of energy healing and three chapters of MMM mention the use of Johrei in some degree of depth. Both Reiki and Johrei involve the emission of energy from the hands. The energy of the universe in the case of Reiki, and a type of spiritual light energy in the case of Johrei, an energy directly from Mr. Mokichi Okada (1882 - 1955). No intention is involved with Johrei; the energy is directed to "key points" that were described by M. Okada for various disease states such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

This picture shows my use of Johrei in the operating room, emitting spiritual light from the palm of my hand, and combining surgery with spiritual healing:

The next few blogs will be tagged "Energy Healing." I want to discuss three types of healing that use energy, either what is known as "Universal Energy" ( zero-point of "free energy), or a type of spiritual light energy. All of us can use these modalities which are:

          1.) Reiki
          2.) Qi Gong
          3.) Johrei

The first two involve universal energy, tapping it and directing it where needed. The third, however, may use a very different form of energy, a light energy that comes from the spiritual world.

To begin, I want to paraphrase from the audio book, The Mystical Kabbalah, by Rabbi David A. Cooper. It involves tithing (from Old English teogopa "tenth" or a one-tenth part of something).

Question: Which scenario represents the highest form of giving?

Give this some thought and after I explain can Reiki and Johrei, I want to see if you will see the connection, a relationship that may say which of the two modalities is most effective.

A.) A man just left a job where he helped to hang dry wall for a fee of $100. As he walked home, came across a beggar on the street corner, a poorly dressed, unkempt and an irritated man who scowled at those that passed him, even those who dropped a donation into his hat.

Our dry-way hanger realized that this was a perfect opportunity for him to meet his obligation of tzedakah. It was his custom to 10% of his income to charity. It is taught that by Jewish law that the poor have the right to receive tzedakah. He approached the beggar and placed a $10 bill into the hat.

"Is this all?" sneered the man and spit on the sidewalk, showing his dissatisfaction.

Our man barely noticed these actions and walked on, having satisfied his obligation of tzedakah.

B.) A woman who has completed her obligatory tzedakah is also walking on the sidewalk when she encounters a lady with a small child, obviously in need of assistance and appearing to be in dire straits.

The woman stops, reaches into her bag and hands the lady a $10 bill. The child begins to weep in appreciation and the lady hugs the woman and thanks her for her unexpected kindness. They all feel a warm glow and for a moment, love permeates the three. The woman continues her walk, smiling and humming.

Clearly, it is good to give. It is also good to give when an occasion arises where it is not a requirement, but straight from the heart.

I'll repeat the question: Of the two cases, which is the highest form of giving?

What is your answer?