June 24 · 9:30am - June 26 · 6:30pm PDT
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 North Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA 95018
Karuna is a Sanskrit word and is also used in Hinduism
and Buddhism. It is translated to mean any action that is taken to diminish the
suffering of others and could also be translated as “compassionate action.”
When individuals experience enlightenment, they report that all beings are
known as one. Therefore, it is natural to extend compassionate action or Karuna
to everyone without distinction because we are all one. As we help others and
aid them in their healing process, all beings benefit. Because of the oneness
of all beings, it is understood that Karuna is not only extended to others out
of love, but also because it is an entirely logical thing to do. In the same
way that you would want to heal your own wounds, you would also want the wounds
of others to heal. It is also stated in the Buddhist literature that Karuna
must be accompanied by prajna or wisdom in order to have the right effect.
Karuna is the motivating quality of all enlightened
beings (also called the Brothers and Sisters of the Light) who are working to
end suffering on Earth. They continually send an unlimited amount of healing
energy and guidance to us, but not all are receptive to it. As you develop
Karuna in yourself, not only are you helping others, but you also become more
receptive to the Karuna that is being sent by the supreme being. Thus, your
healing is quickened as well. Karuna Reiki® opens you to work more closely with
the supreme being.
The Karuna symbols can be used just like other Reiki
symbols when giving Reiki sessions. When teaching, the whole method is taught
in one 3-day weekend as described above. This is possible because the
requirement to take the class is to have been a Reiki Master for a minimum of 6
months. This prior training requirement allows students to receive the ability
to use each of the symbols in Reiki sessions and the ability to teach the
complete system to others. Also, you’ll be shown how to give the Usui/Holy
Fire® III Placements for Reiki I&II and Master. The Master class uses
Ignitions which you will be empowered to give in your classes. This means that
after taking this class, you and your students will be able to teach all levels
of Reiki as Holy Fire® III classes.
