The Principles of Reiki

[Michael]

The Secret Method of Inviting Blessings
The Spiritual Medicine of Many Illnesses
For today only, do not anger, do not worry.
Do your work (meditation) with appreciation.
Be kind to all people.
In the morning and at night, with hands held in prayer,
think this in your mind, chant this with your mouth.
The Usui Reiki method to change your mind and body for the better.

this is one of the more popular translations of the principles of Reiki from Japanese to English. I am told that it is almost impossible to make a direct translation from Japanese and that most of the translations are "close to the original"

perhaps you know of a variation to this one that is even closer to what Mikao Usui really meant... please share your thoughts.

love
Michael

[aur]

Another translation from Japanese as gave me my sensei :

The Secret Method for Beckoning Good Fortune,
The Mysterious Elixir for All Diseases:

Only for today:
Do not get angry!
Do not worry!
Give thanks! (or: Be grateful! / Have gratitude!)
Work diligently!
Be kind to others! (lit: "to people")

Morning and night, join your hands in prayer,
Inscribe this in your heart,
and recite it aloud!

The Usui "Spiritual Energy" Method of Treatment to Improve both Body
and Mind

Founder
Usui Kameo

[saisri]

It is said that there are three obstacles which prevent you from travelling a spiritual path. They are

FEAR, HATE and INDECISION.

The five Reiki Principles are designed to help overcome and heal these obstacles. A Reiki Principle that you do not like indicates an area in your life that is causing you problems. You do not solve the problem by leaving out the principle or by changing the principlee. You solve the problem by using the principle you do not like everyday in your self-treatments.

taken from Reiki and the Healing Buddha by Maureen J. Kelly