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Information Videos: Usui Reiki Symbols and Reiki Healing Teaching
Dai Ko Myo · Sei Hei Ki · How to Apply Reiki · Cathy Introduction
This page brings together teaching videos by Soul Love Center's Cathy Wong, covering the meaning of the Usui Reiki Master symbol Dai Ko Myo, the use of the emotional symbol Sei Hei Ki and ways to use Reiki. Each video is followed by background on its symbol or theme, related courses and further reading.
Video Contents
Video 1 · Master Symbol
Background Information: What is Dai Ko Myo?
The following is background information on the symbols, not a summary of the video content.
Dai Ko Myo is generally written with characters meaning “Great Shining Light” and is known in Usui Reiki as the Master symbol:
| Character | Pronunciation | Common interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Dai | Dai | Great, boundless |
| Ko | Ko | Light, radiance |
| Myo | Myo | Brightness and clarity (formed from the characters for “sun” and “moon”) |
“Radiant light” has a profound meaning in Japanese Buddhism, and some researchers connect it with Dainichi Nyorai, or Mahavairocana, in Shingon Buddhism. At Soul Love Center, the Master symbol is taught in the Advanced Usui Reiki Course is taught; Master course teaches Tibetan/Usui Master symbols and mantras. For differences between the Master symbols in the Usui and Tibetan systems, see Usui Reiki vs Tibetan Reiki: 5 Key Differences 。
Video 2 · Emotional Symbol
The Application of Sei Hei Ki Symbols
Background: What Is Sei Hei Ki?
The following is background information on the symbols, not a summary of the video content.
Sei Hei Ki, also written Sei He Ki, is Usui Reiki's emotional symbol, generally used in relation to mental and emotional aspects. Different written character forms have been proposed:
| Written form | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Seiheki | Disposition, habitual tendencies |
| Emotional harmony | Emotional calm |
| Sacred harmony | Spiritual peace |
The different written forms point in a similar direction: emotions returning from fluctuation to calm. At Soul Love Center, the emotional symbol is taught in the Usui Reiki Level 2 Course course. Level 2 focuses on the mind, including “expanding awareness and transforming unhelpful old patterns” and “revisiting past trauma through healing and forgiveness”.
One student describes it this way: “Reiki is like an emotional stabiliser, easing negative emotions within a short time, around 5–10 minutes.” For more accounts, see Student Testimonials ; for emotion-related applications, see Can Reiki help with insomnia, anxiety, and emotions? 。
Video 3 · Using Reiki
How to use 【Reiki】 to heal
Background: Three Common Uses of Reiki
The following is background information, not a summary of the videos.
- Self-healing: after Level 1 attunement, use hand positions daily to offer Reiki to yourself. See 12 Reiki Hand Positions for Self-Healing 。
- Practice for others: Level 1 includes “full-body Reiki hand positions for others”. Reiki may also be used with babies, pets and plants. See Reiki for Babies, Pets and Plants 。
- Distant Reiki: Level 2 teaches the distant symbol and distant Reiki practice.
Taking a Reasoned View of “Healing”
The US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states that Reiki has not been clearly shown to be effective for any health-related purpose, although studies have not identified harmful effects. Reiki is a complementary relaxation and self-care practice and cannot replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered doctor. For details, see Is Reiki Healing Effective? Scientific Perspective on Energy Healing 。If you only want to try it out, you can book a Reiki treatment, and the process will be explained in Reiki Session Fees and What Happens During a Session 。
Video 4 · Meet Cathy
Cathy Wong's Introduction Video
Cathy Wong is an IARP-registered Reiki Master Teacher (IARP no. 62694574), an NGH internationally recognised hypnotherapist and a family constellation practitioner. Her teaching integrates Usui Reiki, the I Ching and Buddhist wisdom. For details, see Our Teacher and Cathy Wong's Healing Journey 。
Four Symbols
The Four Usui Reiki Symbols at a Glance
| Symbol | Common name | Written characters, where applicable | Soul Love Center Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cho Ku Rei | Power symbol | — | Level 2 |
| Sei He Ki／Sei Hei Ki | Emotional symbol | Written forms vary, with interpretations including habitual tendencies and emotional or sacred harmony | Level 2 |
| Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen | Distant symbol | The origin is right mindfulness | Level 2 |
| Dai Ko Myo | Master symbol | Great Shining Light | Advanced Level |
The Original Meaning of the Symbols
Some researchers note that “right mindfulness” in the phrase associated with Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is a Buddhist term. In Usui's time, the symbols were understood as tools for rediscovering one's true nature, while their use for distant healing became more common in the West. This echoes the memorial's statement that “cultivation and discipline were the key to founding the spiritual method”. For the inscription, see Mikao Usui 。
Must Symbols Be Used Only After Attunement?
According to Soul Love Center's Level 2 course introduction, students must undergo the Level 2 activation process for the Reiki symbols to function. For an introduction to attunement, see What is Reiki attunement like? 。
From Video to Course
From Videos to Courses
| Courses | Content Related to the Videos | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Usui Reiki Level 1 | Two attunements and full-body hand positions for yourself and others | HK$900 |
| Usui Reiki Level 2 | Three symbols: power, emotions (Sei Hei Ki) and distance | HK$1,380 |
| Advanced Usui Reiki | Master symbol (Dai Ko Myo), designated symbol and I Ching philosophy | HK$1,880 |
| Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master Level | Tibetan/Usui Master symbols and mantras, and attuning others | HK$8,888 |
For a comparison of all courses, see Our services . To build a foundation first, read What is Usui Reiki? A complete introduction ; for connections between the I Ching and Reiki, see The connection between I Ching Philosophy and Reiki Healing ; for integration of body, mind and spirit, see What is the integration of body, mind, and spirit? 。
For more videos, visit Soul Love Center's YouTube channel 。
FAQ
Video-Related Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Dai Ko Myo Mean?
Dai Ko Myo is generally written with characters meaning “Great Shining Light”—a great, all-illuminating light—and is the Usui Reiki Master symbol. At Soul Love Center, it is taught in the advanced course.
What Is the Sei Hei Ki Symbol?
Sei Hei Ki, also written Sei He Ki, is Usui Reiki's emotional symbol, generally used for mental and emotional aspects. Proposed written forms have meanings such as habitual tendencies, emotional harmony or sacred harmony. Soul Love Center teaches it in Level 2.
Can I Learn Reiki by Watching Videos?
Videos can help explain Reiki concepts, but in the Usui Reiki tradition, attunement by a teacher is required before beginning practice. Reiki symbols are taught at Level 2 and above.
How Many Symbols Does Usui Reiki Have?
Usui Reiki traditionally has four symbols: Cho Ku Rei (power), Sei He Ki (emotional), Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen (distant) and Dai Ko Myo (Master).
Where Can I Watch More Videos?
More videos can be viewed at Soul Love Center's YouTube channel 。
For more questions, see Frequently asked questions ; for all articles, see Article library 。
Important notice: the videos and this page provide educational information about body, mind and spirit, not medical advice. Reiki cannot replace diagnosis or treatment by a registered doctor.
From Watching Videos to Learning in Person
Videos can introduce Reiki; direct understanding begins with attunement and daily practice. Enquire about Usui Reiki courses on WhatsApp.
