Pathways to Harmony
Recommended Reading & Listening
The following are books and other resources which we have found to be useful in our development as Reiki Master practitioners and teachers.
It is very important to keep in mind that Reiki itself, as taught by Dr. Usui, is a very simple system and works beautifully without the add-on content represented in many of these works.
However, it is interesting to see how others have blended additional spiritual techniques and modalities into their Reiki practices. We see no harm in such add-ons since the basic Reiki energy will shine through anyway, and therefore we do not question the guidance received and followed by Reiki Masters of any school.
Most, if not all of the following should be readily available from Amazon.com.
Reiki Resources (alphbetical by author)
- Brennan, Barbara Ann: Hands of Light - A Guide to Healing through the Human Energy Field; 1987 Bantam
- Gaia, Laurelle Shanti: The Book on Karuna Reiki; 2001 Infinite Light Healing Studies Center
- Gaia, Laurelle Shanti: Reiki Master Practicum (2 CD set); 2006 Infinite Light Healing Studies Center
- Hall, Mari: Reiki for the Soul - The Eleventh Door; 200 Infinite Light Healing Studies Center Inc.
- Hayashi, Chujiro (w/Petter, Frank Arjava and Yamaguchi, Tadao): The Hayashi Reiki Manual; 2003 Lotus Press
- Hensel, Rev. Thomas A. (w/Emery, Rev. Kevin Ross and Wei Chi): The Lost Steps of Reiki - The Channeled Teachings of Wei Chi; 1997 Light Lines Publishing
- Klatt, Oliver: Reiki Systems of the World; 2006 Lotus Press
- Kobayashi, Chetna (w/Petter, Frank Arjava: DVD Japanese Reiki Techniques Workshop; 1999 The International Center for Reiki Training
- Koda, Katalin: Sacred Path of Reiki; 2008 Llewellyn Publications
- Lubeck, Walter: Rainbow Reiki; 1997 Lotus Press
- Lubeck, Walter (w/Petter, Frank Arjava): Reiki Best Practices; 2002 Lotus Press
- Lubeck, Walter (w/Hosak, Mark): The Big Book off Reiki Symbols; 2006 Lotus Press
- Lubeck, Walter (w/Petter, Frank Arjava and Rand, William Lee): The Spirit of Reiki; 2001 Lotus Press
- Miles, Pamela: Reiki - A Comprehensive Guide; 2006 Tarcher/Penguin
- Murray, Steve: Reiki 1st Level Attunement: Become a Reiki Healer (DVD); 2004 Body and Mind Productions (not recommended for initial attunements - fine for repeat attunements)
- Murray, Steve: Reiki 2nd Level Attunement: Learn and Use the Reiki Sacred Symbols (DVD); 2004 Body and Mind Productions (not recommended for initial attunements - fine for repeat attunements)
- Murray, Steve: Reiki Psychic Attunement: New Attunement to Expand Psychic Awareness (DVD); 2008 Body and Mind Productions
- Penczak, Christopher: Magick of Reiki; 2010 Llewellyn Publications
- Petter, Frank Arjava: Reiki - The Legacy of Dr. Usui; 1998 Lotus Press
- Petter, Frank Arjava: Reiki Fire;1997 Lotus Press
- Petter, Frank Arjava (w/Lubeck, Walter): Reiki Best Practices; 2002 Lotus Press
- Petter, Frank Arjava (w/Usui, Dr. Mikao): The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui; 1998 Lotus Press
- Petter, Frank Arjava (w/Lubeck, Walter and Rand, William Lee): The Spirit of Reiki; 2001 Lotus Press
- Petter, Frank Arjava (w/Yamaguchi, Tadao and Hayashi, Chujiro): The Hayashi Reiki Manual; 2003 Lotus Press
- Petter, Frank Arjava (w/Kobayashi, Chetna): DVD Japanese Reiki Techniques Workshop; 1999 The International Center for Reiki Training
- Rand, William Lee: The Reiki Touch; 2005 Sounds True
- Rand, William Lee: The Reiki Class First and Second Degree Audio Cassette Tapes; 1994 Vision Publications
- Rand, William Lee: Reiki the Healing Touch - First and Second Degree Manual; 1991 Vision Publications (this is our Level; I and II textbook)
- Rand, William Lee: Reiki Master Manual Including Advanced Reiki Training; 2003 Vision Publications (this is our ART & Master textbook)
- Rand, William Lee: Reiki for a New Millenium; 1998 Vision Publications
- Rand, William Lee: CD Kit; 1988 The International Center for Reiki Training
- Rand, William Lee (w/Lubeck, Walter and Petter, Frank Arjava): The Spirit of Reiki; 2001 Lotus Press
- RichArt Wellness: NatureStates - Reiki (DVD); 2005 Topics DVD Maximum
- Schneider, Anne: Reiki Card Deck; 2008 Fair Winds Press
- Stein, Diane: Essential Reiki; 1995 Crossing Press
- Stiene, Bronwen and Frans: The Japanese Art of Reiki; 2005 O Books
- Stiene, Bronwen and Frans: The Reiki Sourcebook; 2003 O Books
- Stiene, Bronwen and Frans: Reiki Techniques Card Deck - Heal Yourself Intuitively; 2006 O Books
- Stockwell, Shelley: Reiki - Symbols in Healing (DVD); 2007 TMW Media Group
- Takata, Hawayo: Reiki Talk (CD); 2004 The International Center for Reiki Training
- Usui, Dr. Mikao (w/Petter, Frank Arjava): The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui; 1998 Lotus Press
- Vennells, David F.: Beginner's Guide to Reiki; 1999 Fall River Press
- Welch, Ian: What is Reiki (DVD); 2003 New World Music Mind Body and Soul Series
- Yamaguchi, Tadao: Light on the Origins of Reiki; 2007 Lotus Press
- Yamaguchi, Tadao (w/Hayashi, Chujiro and Petter, Frank Arjava): The Hayashi Reiki Manual; 2003 Lotus Press
- Zion, Tina M.: The Reiki Teacher's Manual; 2008 Author House
Angels, Demons, Heaven, Spirits and the Afterlife (alphabetical by author)
- Alcorn, Randy: Heaven; 2004 Tyndale
- Alecson, Deborah Golden: We Are So Lightly Here; 2010 Goldenwords Inc.
- Amorth, Gabriele: An Exorcist Tells His Story; 1999 Ignatius Press
- Amorth, Gabriele: An Exorcist - More Stories; 2002 Ignatius Press
- Anam-Aire, Phyllida: A Celtic Book of Dying; 2005 Findhorn
- Burpo, Todd: Heaven is for Real; 2010 Thomas Nelson
- Baldock, John (editor for Thodol, Bardo): The Tibetan Book of the Dead; 2009 Chartwell Books
- Browne, Sylvia: Past Lives, Future Healing; 2001 Penguin/Putnam
- Browne, Sylvia: Life on the Other Side; 2000 Penguin/Putnam
- Browne, Sylvia: The Other Side and Back; 1999 Penguin/Putnam
- Browne, Sylvia: Books of Angels; 2003 Hay House
- Browne, Sylvia: Temples on the Other Side; 2008 Hay House
- Browne, Sylvia: Exploring the Levels of Creation; 2006 Hay House
- Browne, Sylvia: Mystical Traveler; 2008 Hay House
- Browne, Sylvia: Tools for Life (DVD); 2005 Hay House
- Destefano, Anthony: The Invisible World; 2011 Doubleday
- Gaudreau, Tick: Spirit Rescue - A Dowser's Ghostly Encounters; 2006 iUniverse
- Goldberg, Dr. Bruce: Astral Voyages; 2008 Llewellyn
- Harris, Trudy, RN: Glimpses of Heaven - True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey; 2008 Revell
- Hathaway, Michael R.: Past Life Regression - The Complete Idiot's Guide; 2003 Alpha
- History Channel: Angels and Demons - Decoded (DVD); 2009
- HBO Documentary Films: No One Dies in Lily Dale (DVD); 2010 Home Box Office
- Klingler, Sharon A.: Life with Spirit; 2003 Starbringer Press
- Konstantinos: Speak with the Dead; 2007 Llewellyn
- Malarkey, Kevin and Alex: The boy who came back from heaven; 2010 Tyndale
- Murray, Steve: How to Contact Spirits, Angels and Departed Loved Ones (DVD); 2004 Body and Mind Productions
- Murray, Steve: How to Contact Spirits: Vol. 2: Learn to Use a Spirit/Ouija Board and Hold a Seance (DVD); 2008 Body and Mind Productions
- O'Sullivan, Fr. Paul: All About the Angels; 1990 Tan Books and Publishers
- Piper, Don: 90 Minutes in Heaven - A True Story of Life and Death; 2004 Revell
- Pitkin, David J.: Spiritual Numerology - Caring for Number One; 2000 Aurora Publications
- Rand, William Lee: Spiritual Development in the New Age; 1992 William Lee Rand
- Thodol, Bardo (edited by Baldock, John): The Tibetan Book of the Dead; 2009 Chartwell Books
- Tyson, Donald: Scrying for Beginners; 2010 Llewellyn
- Virtue, Doreen: Angels 101; 2006 Hay House
- Virtue, Doreen: How to Give an Angel Card Reading (Kit); 2004 Hay House
- Van Den Aardweh, Gerard J. M.: Hungry Souls - Supernatural Visits, Messages, and Warnings from Purgatory; 2009 Tan Books
- Van Praagh, James: Heaven and Earth - Making the Psychic Connection; 2001 Simon and Schuster
- Wicker, Christine: Lily Dale - The Town that Talks to the Dead; 2003 Harper
Chakras and Auras (alphabetical by author)
- Adamson, Eve (w/Rippentrop, Betsy): Chakras - The Complete Idiot's Guide; 2009 Alpha
- Andrews, Ted: How to See and Read the Aura; 1995 Llewellyn
- Govinda, Kalashatra: A Handbook of Chakra Healing; 2002 Konecky and Konecky
- Mercier, Patricia: The Chakra Bible; 2007 Sterling
- Paulsen, Genevieve Lewis and Stephen J.: Chakras, Auras and the New Spirituality; 2000 Fall River Press
- Rippentrop, Betsy (w/Adamson, Eve): Chakras - The Complete Idiot's Guide; 2009 Alpha
- Smith, Mark: Auras - See them in only 60 seconds; 1997 Llewellyn
Crystals and Gemstones (alphabetical by author)
- Hall, Judy: Crystals and Healing Stones; 2006 Metro Books
- Lilly, Simon: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Crystal Healing; 2002 Metro Books
- Peschek-Bohmer, Dr. Flora (w/ Schreiber, Gisela): Healing Crystals and Gemstones; 2002 Konecky and Konecky
- Ryan, Karen: Crystals - The Complete Idiot's Guide; 2010 Alpha
- Schreiber, Gisela (w/Peschek-Bohmer, Dr. Flora): Healing Crystals and Gemstones; 2002 Konecky and Konecky
Pranic Healing
- Sui, Master Choa Kok: Pranic Psychotherapy; 2000 Institute for Inner Studies Publishing Foundation
- Sui, Master Choa Kok: Practical Psychic Self-Defense for Home and Office; 1999 Institute for Inner Studies Publishing Foundation
- Sui, Master Choa Kok: Pranic Crystal Healing; 1996 Institute for Inner Studies Publishing Foundation
- Sui, Master Choa Kok: Miracles through Pranic Healing; 1987 Institute for Inner Studies Publishing Foundation
- Sui, Master Choa Kok: Advanced Pranic Healing; 1992 Institute for Inner Studies Publishing Foundation
Miscellaneous (alphabetical by author)
- Blum, Ralph H.: The Book of Runes; 2008 St. Martins Press
- Byrne, Rhonda: The Secret; 2006 Atria Books
- Clark, Dr. Hulda Regehr: The Cure and Prevention of All Cancers; 2007 New Century Press
- Eden, Donna: The Energy Medicine Kit; 2004 Sounds True
- Hattaway, Paul: Peoples of the Buddhist World; 2004 Piquant Editions
- Jesus: His Essential Wisdom; 2009 Fall River Press
- Konigsberg, Ruth Davis: The Truth About Grief; 2011 Simon and Schuster
- Morrison, Dorothy: Everyday Moon Magic; 2003 Llewellyn
- Myss, Caroline: Anatomy of the Spirit; 1996 MJF Books
- Sams, Jamie: Sacred Path Cards - The Discovery of Self through Native America Teachings; 1990 HarperOne
- Sha, Dr. Zhi Gang: Soul Communication; 2008 Atria Books
- Sha, Dr. Zhi Gang: Soul Wisdom; 2008 Atria Books
- Sha, Dr. Zhi Gang: The Power of Soul; 2009 Atria Books
- Tillery, Gary: The Cynical Idealist - A Spiritual Biography of John Lennon; 2009 Quest Books
- Tzu, Lao: Tao Te Ching; 2009 Chartwell Books
Meditations and Music (alphabetical by author)
- Berezan, Jennifer: Returning; 2000 Edge of Wonder Records (awesome music for attunements)
- Carmelite Monks of Wyoming: Mystical Chants of Carmel; 2005 The Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel
- Fisher, Andrew J: The Recitation and Scriptural Reflections of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 2005 National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Gaia, Laurelle Shanti: The Breath of Light - an Aura Journey; Infinite Light Transmission
- Gaia, Laurelle Shanti: Crystal Gratitude - an earth healing journey; Infinite Light Transmission
- Infinite Light Tranmission: Sacred Circles - Manifesting Through the Angelic Realms; 2001 Infinte Spectrum
- Infinite Light Transmission: Infinte Spectrum - a journey into the healing power of your soul; 1999 Laurelle Gaia
If you have a resource you'd like us to list here, send Bob an email at bob@pathways2harmony.com and let us know about it.