three attunements
Why are there three attunements in Gendai Reiki Level 1?

Gendai Reiki teaches that the first attunement is to open and clear the person’s Reiki pathway, which we all inherently have, but it needs to be purified and activated. The second and third attunements serve to firmly anchor the Reiki energy into the person’s physical and energetic bodies. Also, spacing out the three attunements allows the energy to penetrate and integrate more deeply.

Hiroshi Doi gave this additional explanation:

“I often use the following analogy in my seminars: Imagine an old well that has been unused for a long time due to the spread of modern plumbing. While the structure of the well remains, it may be filled with debris, the walls may have collapsed in places, or the water level may have dropped – making it unusable in its current state.

The first attunement clears out the debris, repairs any damage, and restores the well enough to draw water again. However, even though the water may start flowing, it could still be murky or contain lingering impurities, making it unsafe for drinking.

The second and third attunements further purify the interior of the well, help the water level stabilize, and allow clean, drinkable water to be drawn— symbolizing the clearer and deeper flow of Reiki energy.”

Source: Gendai Reiki Healing Association

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