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Latest News: Free Buddhist Book Distribution and New Reiki and Wellbeing Articles
Free Buddhist comics · Usui Reiki courses · New articles on Reiki, the I Ching and holistic wellbeing
Here you can find Soul Love Center's latest news: free Buddhist sutra comic distribution announcements, current Usui Reiki course information, newly organised articles on Reiki, the I Ching, and body, mind and spirit, and teaching videos from Cathy Wong.
Class dates and event schedules will be updated frequently; the most accurate information please WhatsApp 9121 4927 for confirmation.
On this page
- Latest Announcements
- An Introduction to Free Buddhist Sutra Comic Distribution
- Buddhism, the I Ching and Reiki: The Teacher's Practice Background
- Latest Usui Reiki Course Information
- Latest Articles: Reiki, the I Ching, and Body, Mind and Spirit
- Teaching Videos
- Follow the Latest Updates
- Frequently asked questions
News
1. Latest Announcements
Free Dharma Sharing
2. An Introduction to Free Buddhist Sutra Comic Distribution
Soul Love Center has shared free distribution announcements for comic editions of two Buddhist sutras. Their illustrated storytelling makes them accessible to readers new to Buddhism. To enquire about distribution arrangements, email Soullovecentre@hotmail.com or WhatsApp 9121 4927 to inquire.
What Does “Creating Dharma Connections” Mean?
“Creating Dharma connections” is a Buddhist expression for establishing positive connections with the teachings or others. Giving scriptures or Buddhist reading material free of charge to interested readers is a common way of doing this in Buddhist communities.
Sutra of the Original Vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
The Sutra of the Past Vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is traditionally attributed to the Tang-dynasty translator Siksananda, although scholars hold differing views about its origins. It describes Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's great vows in previous lives, including two well-known stories:
- Brahmin Girl: To find out her mother's whereabouts, she devoted herself to prayer, and later vowed to save all beings. The text says, 'Brahmin Girl is the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.'
- Bright Eyes: She made offerings and vows to save her deceased mother. The sutra says, “The girl Bright Eyes is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.”
Both stories begin with care for parents, and the sutra also discusses karmic cause and effect. This echoes the reminder in students' accounts to “respect and look after your parents, bring them happiness and avoid causing them worry”. For details, see Student Testimonials 。
The Contemplation Sutra
The single-volume Amitayurdhyana Sutra was translated in Jiankang during the Yuanjia era of the Liu Song dynasty by Kalayasas, a translator from the Western Regions. Also known as the Contemplation Sutra or the Sutra of Sixteen Contemplations, it forms the Three Pure Land Sutras together with the Infinite Life Sutra and the Amitabha Sutra.
The sutra opens with a story set in Rajagriha: Prince Ajatashatru imprisons his father, King Bimbisara, and his mother, Queen Vaidehi, is also confined. Vaidehi bows towards Vulture Peak from afar and appeals to the Buddha for help. He teaches her the Three Blessings of pure conduct and the Sixteen Contemplations of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
| Content | Focus |
|---|---|
| Worldly virtue | To be kind to parents, to respect teachers, to show compassion and not to kill, and to practice the ten good deeds |
| Virtue of precepts | Taking the Three Refuges, observing the precepts and maintaining proper conduct |
| Virtue of practice | To develop the mind of enlightenment, to deeply believe in the law of cause and effect, to read and recite the Mahayana scriptures, and to encourage the practitioners |
| The Sixteen Contemplations (First Three) | Contemplation of the sun, water and the ground… |
| Ninth contemplation | Contemplation of the true body of Amitayus Buddha, regarded as the most important of the sixteen contemplations |
“Contemplation” in the sutra refers to focused visualisation practice. For example, the first, contemplation of the sun, asks practitioners to “concentrate the mind on one place, imagining the west” and visualise the setting sun. Like meditative concentration and insight practice, it values attention and awareness, although they belong to different practice traditions. To learn about meditation and insight, see The Beginner Meditation and Insight Workshop 。
View the manga version of the Amitayurdhyana Sutra and share Buddhist teachings →
Teacher's Path
III. Buddhism, I Ching and Reiki: The Teacher's Spiritual Background
Cathy Wong shares that, after a difficult period in her life, she was grateful to encounter the wisdom of Reiki, the I Ching and Buddhism, and began applying Buddhist wisdom in daily life. She believes that beyond cultivating human and heavenly blessings, Buddhism offers spiritual growth and the opening of wisdom. This also motivates Soul Love Center's free distribution of Buddhist scriptures.
Do I Need to Be Buddhist to Learn Reiki?
No. Reiki does not belong to any religion, and learning Usui Reiki requires no religious belief. Scripture distribution is a sharing of the teacher's personal practice and is unrelated to course enrolment.
The Difference Between the Five Reiki Principles and the Five Buddhist Precepts
The Five Usui Reiki Principles and the Five Buddhist Precepts share the same Chinese name, but differ in content:
| Five Usui Reiki Principles | Five Buddhist Precepts |
|---|---|
| Just for today, do not be angry | Do not kill |
| Just for today, do not worry | Do not steal |
| Be grateful | Do not engage in sexual misconduct |
| Work diligently | Do not speak falsely |
| Be kind to others | Do not consume alcohol |
The Five Reiki Principles offer positive guidance for daily cultivation of the mind, while Buddhism's Five Precepts are ethical commitments. The two should not be confused. For the history of Usui Reiki, see What Is Usui Reiki? A Complete Introduction to Mikao Usui and Reiki and Mikao Usui ; for the teacher's full story, see Cathy Wong: The Healing Journey of an IARP-Registered Reiki Master Teacher 。
“Karma” and “Merit” in the Courses
The Intermediate Level course of Usui Reiki includes 'Understanding how the Law of Karma operates' and 'How to plant the seeds of good fortune (the Law of the Universe)', reflecting the teacher's integration of Buddhist wisdom in the teaching style.
Courses
4. Latest Usui Reiki Course Information
| Courses | Theme | Course duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usui Reiki Level 1 | Body: two attunements and the chakra energy system | 11:00–17:00 | HK$900 |
| Usui Reiki Level 2 | Mind: three Reiki symbols and distant Reiki | 11:00–17:00 | HK$1,380 |
| Advanced Usui Reiki | Spirit: I Ching philosophy and the meridian time cycle | 11:00–17:30 | HK$1,880 |
| Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master Level | Teacher training | 4 days + 1 follow-up day | HK$8,888 |
| Introductory Meditation and Insight Workshop | Mindfulness Foundation, Breathing and Awareness | Please enquire | HK$480 |
| Advanced Meditation and Insight Workshop | Advanced insight practice and integration into daily life | Please enquire | HK$680 |
The latest class dates can be checked by WhatsApp 9121 4927. Compare all courses see Our services ；If you only want to try first, you can book a Reiki healing session, and the process is seen Reiki Session Fees and What Happens During a Session 。
Latest Articles
5. Latest Articles: Reiki, the I Ching, and Body, Mind and Spirit
Selected by theme; for the complete list, see Article library 。
Reiki and Usui Reiki
What Is Usui Reiki? An Introduction to Mikao Usui and Reiki Healing
Read article →What Does Reiki Attunement Feel Like? Students Share Their Experiences
Read article →Usui Reiki vs Tibetan Reiki: 5 Key Differences and How to Choose
Read article →Reiki healing and self-practice
Is Reiki Healing Effective? Scientific Perspective on Energy Healing
Read article →A Guide to 12 Reiki Self-Healing Hand Positions: 10 Minutes a Day
Read article →Reiki for Babies, Pets and Plants
Read article →I Ching Wisdom
I Ching and Reiki: Applying Yin–Yang Balance to Energy Practice
Read article →The Five Elements and Seven Chakras: An I Ching Perspective
Read article →I Ching, Family Constellations and Reiki: Three Approaches to Deeper Healing
Read article →Body, Mind and Spirit, and Real-Life Accounts
Videos
6. Teaching Videos
Cathy Wong shares the following on the Videos page:
- The True Meaning of Dai Ko Myo Symbols｜The Path to Awakening Inner Spiritual Awareness
- The Application of Sei Hei Ki Symbols
- How to use 【Reiki】 to heal
More videos can be viewed at Soul Love Center's YouTube channel ；Cathy's Introduction Video is Included Our Teacher 。
Follow Us
7. Follow the Latest Updates
| Platform | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Event and course news | |
| Everyday sharing | |
| YouTube | Teaching Videos |
| WhatsApp 9121 4927 | Enrolment and enquiries |
| Soullovecentre@hotmail.com | Email enquiries and free distribution enquiries |
You can also use the website's contact form 。
FAQ
Latest News: Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Free Buddhist Sutra Comic Distribution?
Soul Love Center shared information about free comic editions of the Sutra of the Past Vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (2021-02-17) and the Amitayurdhyana Sutra (2021-09-07). To enquire about receiving a copy, email Soullovecentre@hotmail.com or WhatsApp 9121 4927.
What Does “Creating Dharma Connections” Mean?
“Creating Dharma connections” means establishing positive connections with Buddhist teachings or other people. Free distribution of books is common in Buddhist communities, providing scriptures and Buddhist reading material to interested readers without charge.
What Is the Contemplation Sutra About?
The single-volume Amitayurdhyana Sutra, translated by Kalayasas during the Liu Song dynasty, is one of the Three Pure Land Sutras. In response to Queen Vaidehi's request, the Buddha explains the Three Blessings and sixteen contemplations of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. It is also known as the Sutra of Sixteen Contemplations.
What Is the Sutra of the Original Vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva About?
The Sutra of the Past Vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is traditionally attributed to the Tang-dynasty translator Siksananda. It recounts Ksitigarbha's great vows in past lives, including the Brahmin girl and Bright Eyes making vows to save their deceased mothers, and explains karmic cause and effect.
Do I Need to Be Buddhist to Learn Usui Reiki?
No. Reiki is not considered a religion. Cathy Wong's practice integrates Reiki, the I Ching, and Buddhism, but learning from Usui Reiki does not require any religious belief.
How can I receive the latest news from Soul Love Center?
You can track the latest updates from Soul Love Center on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or check the latest class and event information via WhatsApp 9121 4927.
For more questions, see Frequently asked questions ; to learn about the centre, browse About Us 。
Establish a connection with Soul Love Center
For enquiries about Buddhist sutra comic distribution, Usui Reiki courses or Reiki session bookings, contact us by WhatsApp or email.
