What historical event fascinates you the most?

By Tracy Schruder

The historical event that fascinates me most is Mikao Usui’s mystical experience on Mout Kurama. I learned about Mikao and his journey when I started to understand reiki energy. I was introduced to his teachings and techniques through my sensei, Melissa Crowhurst.

Melissa Crowhurst

Reiki Master Teacher, Inspirational Coach, Author, Speaker

I learned so much from her. She inspired me to learn several modalities of reiki, ultimately becoming a Reiki master and teacher myself.

I have a great reverence for those who broke ground for such an amazing form of care. I especially am fascinated by the historical event that took place on Mount Kurama.

Mikao Usui was born on August 15, 1865, in the village of Gifu, Japan. He was raised in a Buddhist family and developed a strong interest in spirituality and healing. Usui Sensei’s early life was marked by a desire to understand the mysteries of life and to attain spiritual enlightenment. Usui Sensei’s spiritual journey led him to study various Eastern spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, Shintoism, and Taoism. He also explored Western philosophies and healing practices.

His search for enlightenment took him to sacred mountains, temples, and monasteries, where he sought guidance from spiritual masters.n 1922, Usui Sensei retreated to Mount Kurama, a sacred site in Japan, for a 21-day meditation. Mount Kurama is located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. 

On the 21st day, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening, which he described as a direct connection with the divine. During this experience, he received the Reiki energy and was given the ability to heal others.

Following his mystical experience, Usui Sensei developed a system of healing that he called Usui Reiki Ryoho. This system combined elements of traditional Japanese healing, Buddhist and Shinto principles, and his own spiritual insights. He used a series of symbols and hand positions to channel and transmit the Reiki energy.

Usui Sensei spent the remainder of his life teaching and healing others. He attracted many students, including Chujiro Hayashi, who would later play a crucial role in spreading Reiki to the Western world. Usui Sensei’s teachings emphasized the importance of spiritual growth, self-healing, and service to others.

Mikao Usui’s journey and teachings have had a profound impact on the development of Reiki. His legacy continues to inspire and guide Reiki practitioners around the world. Through his work, Usui Sensei showed that spiritual growth and healing are accessible to everyone, and that the power of Reiki can be a powerful tool for personal transformation and service to others.

In conclusion, Mikao Usui’s mystical experience on Mount Kurama is the historical event that fascinates me the most. Having had a similar experience myself, I deeply resonate with the profound impact it had on his life and the development of Reiki. Through his teachings, I’ve gained valuable insights and understand the significance of his experience in bringing Reiki to the world. I’m grateful for the lessons I’ve learned and the transformative power of Reiki that has touched my life.