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Receiving Johrei |
Please
try to call ahead to schedule a Johrei session.
Phone: (520) 299-5670.
We will
do our best to accommodate those who drop in, however you may be asked to wait. |
The
Light of God |
"Johrei,"
said founder Mokichi Okada, "endeavors to raise the individual
to a more enlightened state of consciousness. The invisible
Light of God, focused through Johrei, reaches the inner soul
and transforms it even when received with a skeptical attitude.
It awakens our divine nature by bringing it into direct contact
with the Light of the Spirit."
Every
Johrei member has a special focal point which is worn on a cord
or chain around the neck. This sealed locket is worn inside
the clothing an contains the calligraphy (kanji) for "Light."
"Light" Kanji
It
serves to magnify the energy of Johrei, making it more available. In addition,
every Johrei center contains a dedicated Scroll that emanates very high vibrations
and acts as a focal point for that center. People do not worship the Scroll;
rather, they worship before it. To align themselves with its vibration, givers
bow to Spirit in front of the Scroll before giving Johrei. This also recognizes
the Law of Order in Johrei: divine energy comes from God and the individual simply
serves as a focus.
Johrei
members are not "healers," they simply focus divine
purifying energy during a Johrei session. Members are not authorized
to diagnose illness or any other condition, nor to recommend
changes in medication or diet. |
What
happens during a Johrei session? |
During
a typical Johrei session, you will be invited to sit comfortably facing the Johrei
member, who will sit with his/her back to the Scroll. The member may ask you
if you are experiencing anything specific that you'd like him/her to concentrate
on. Before beginning, the member will put their hands together, bow their head,
and say a silent prayer asking that the energy serve you for the greatest good.
You may join the member in focusing the energy in a silent prayer to open yourself
to the universal energy for purification of spirit, mind, and body, or you may
simply take this time to center yourself. You need not think about
anything special while receiving Johrei, however it helps
to maintain a quiet mind if possible, visualizing spiritual light
as it is focused for your benefit. Most receivers also find
that closing their eyes during the session helps in maintaining a quiet mind.
Generally, Johrei is given without speaking, but if you have a question or concern
during a session, please speak up.
Without
touching you, the Johrei member will raise one hand and direct
the energy towards your forehead, head, throat, chest, and
abdomen from the front, for five to ten minutes. You will then be asked
to face the opposite direction for about another fifteen minutes.
The energy will be directed toward the back of your head, your
shoulders, your kidneys, and several areas along your spine.
These are called the vital points of Johrei. They act as distribution
centers for your spiritual and physical bodies. You may feel
warmth, tingling, or other sensations as Johrei is given to
you, or you may simply feel a sense of spreading relaxation
or peacefulness. You will then be asked to face the front once
again, and here you can join the Johrei giver in a final silent
prayer of gratitude.
The Johrei
member will then bow again before the Scroll. You may do the
same or sit quietly and assess your feelings if you like.
You are
invited to ask any questions you may have and to return to the
Center as often as you desire. You will never be pressured to
learn about Johrei or to join the organization.
If you are new to Johrei, it is not necessary for you to bow
before the Scroll or perform any action that is unfamiliar or uncomfortable.
In fact, you need not even believe in God for Johrei to benefit you. You may
want to view Johrei as the simple transfer of universal energy for your well-being.
We merely ask that you respect our customs while at the center. |
What
does Johrei do? |
Universal
energy, or the divine light, when focused on the spiritual body
of an individual, dispels "spiritual clouds" or negativity
from the spiritual body. This in turn raises the spiritual vibration,
thereby causing reactions in the spiritual, mental, and physical
bodies. Through the process of Johrei, the spirit is uplifted
and the divine nature unfolds itself more and more, causing the
finest spiritual qualities of the individual to come to the fore.
The mind becomes properly focused, relieving it from confusion.
When clouds
are dispelled from the spiritual body, toxins in the physical
body dissolve and are eliminated to a large extent. Pain or
discomfort felt by the individual is part of the purifying process
and Johrei accelerates this process, bringing it to an end more
quickly.
Any individual,
when properly prepared, can focus this universal energy. The
intensity may differ according to the level of the individual's
awareness, but it is possible for any individual to focus it
effectively.
The use
of universal spiritual energy is not limited to human beings.
Many plants which have been weakened from insect blights, extremes
of weather, or other destructive forces have been revived through
Johrei, and the quality of the soil itself has been improved.
When the seeds and the soil have become sufficiently purified,
a considerable improvement is seen in the quality and quantity
of crops too. There are also numerous cases of Johrei helping
sick or injured animals.
For information
on how to become a Johrei member, please see the Services
& Classes page. |
Expressing
appreciation |
There
is no charge for Johrei. You will never be asked for money. Hwowever,
the organization is run entirely on freewill donations.
Any monetary offering of appreciation is gratefully accepted
and envelopes are available should you wish to make a contribution.
Any member can show you how to make a donation, as well as how
to place a special prayer for yourself or someone else on the
altar. |
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The Tucson Center
"The exact state of each person's spiritual being
reflects on the
physical; determining their fortune. Therefore, the elevation
of the
spiritual being in the spiritual realm is essential
for the attainment
of true happiness."
Mokichi
Okada
February 3, 1954 |