Class Standards
Class standards listed below, are minimum requirements for Komyo ReikiDo classes. Duration of classes are not restricted & may be extended where necessary or broken down into increments to suit your timetable & teaching style as long as the minimum class time of each level is reached.
Official Komyo ReikiDo manuals are to be used for Komyo ReikiDo courses. Any additional techniques (that is, techniques not included in the manuals), would generally be considered non-Komyo ReikiDo or 'add ins'. If you are teaching 'add ins', please contact us.
Reiju or attunements must be given in person. Komyo ReikiDo does not allow on-line Reiki classes with distant Reiju & will not recognise certificates issued by these classes.
Please note that the criteria below, may not reach the minimum requirements for your local Reiki Associations. Please check with your association for teaching criteria, if any. Reiki associations may have their preferred insurance providers, up to date information on local Government requirements for Complementary Therapists & their own criteria for practitioners/teachers.
There are four (4) levels in Komyo ReikiDo (KRD).
Official Komyo ReikiDo manuals are to be used for Komyo ReikiDo courses. Any additional techniques (that is, techniques not included in the manuals), would generally be considered non-Komyo ReikiDo or 'add ins'. If you are teaching 'add ins', please contact us.
Reiju or attunements must be given in person. Komyo ReikiDo does not allow on-line Reiki classes with distant Reiju & will not recognise certificates issued by these classes.
Please note that the criteria below, may not reach the minimum requirements for your local Reiki Associations. Please check with your association for teaching criteria, if any. Reiki associations may have their preferred insurance providers, up to date information on local Government requirements for Complementary Therapists & their own criteria for practitioners/teachers.
There are four (4) levels in Komyo ReikiDo (KRD).
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初伝 Shoden (Level 1)
Duration - Min. 5 hours 4 Reiju History Techniques Practice Minimum one (1) month before eligible to sit for Chuden. |
中伝 Chuden (Level 2)
Duration - Min. 5 hours 4 Reiju 3 Symbols and uses Techniques Practice This level is the minimum for practitioners who offer their services to the public. Minimum six (6) months before eligible to sit for Okuden. |
Shoden & Chuden levels are about healing by physical hands.
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奥伝 Okuden (Level 3)
Duration - Min. 10 hours 2 Reiju 1 Symbol and it's use Techniques Practice Minimum twelve (12) months before eligible to sit for Shinpiden. |
神秘伝 Shinpiden (Teaching Level)
Duration - Min. 10 hours Review of all levels Reiju Techniques Practice After the first sitting of Shinpiden, a Kyoshi Candidate certificate will be issued. This certificate does not allow the student to teach. To teach KRD, a Kyoshi Candidate must attend online Refreshers for each level and/or resit an in-person Shinpiden Seminar as a minimum. See the Shihan categories below. |
Okuden & Shinpiden levels are about healing by spiritual hands.
For existing Reiki Masters of other lineages, learning with Inamoto Hyakuten Sensei or with certified KRD Shihans, attendance in a 4 day in-person Shinpiden class is required to become a Kyoshi candidate (teacher candidate).
The following Shihan categories were put in place in April 2022.
教師 Kyoshi <1>
When a Kyoshi candidate (teacher candidate) resits a Shoden refresher course, then he/she becomes a Kyoshi <1> (teacher) who can teach KRD Shoden class. This will be an online Refresher course without Reiju, reviewing the Shoden Manual.
Duration: 3 hours minimum.
教師 Kyoshi <2>
When a Kyoshi <1> resits Chuden refresher course, then he/she
becomes a Kyoshi <2> who can teach Shoden/Chuden classes. This will be an online Refresher course without Reiju, reviewing the Chuden Manual.
Duration: 3 hours minimum.
To move on to Shihan-dai, a written essay must be completed.
師範代 Shihan-dai
When a Kyoshi <2> resits Okuden refresher course, he/she becomes a Shihan-dai or vice-Shihan who can teach Shoden/Chuden/Okuden classes. This will be an online Refresher course without Reiju, reviewing the Okuden manual.
Duration: 6 hours over 2 days.
To move on to Shihan, an oral exam and written essay must be completed.
師範 Shihan
When a Shihan-dai resits a 4-day Shinpiden refresher course, he/she becomes a Shihan who can teach Shoden/Chuden/Okuden/Shinpiden. All 4 manuals will be reviewed.
Shinpiden Refresher course may be done online without distant Reiju or in-person. Shadow Reiju practice will be allowed for the online Refresher course.
Duration: 16 hours over 4 days online OR a minimum of 18 hours in-person.
The following Shihan categories were put in place in April 2022.
教師 Kyoshi <1>
When a Kyoshi candidate (teacher candidate) resits a Shoden refresher course, then he/she becomes a Kyoshi <1> (teacher) who can teach KRD Shoden class. This will be an online Refresher course without Reiju, reviewing the Shoden Manual.
Duration: 3 hours minimum.
教師 Kyoshi <2>
When a Kyoshi <1> resits Chuden refresher course, then he/she
becomes a Kyoshi <2> who can teach Shoden/Chuden classes. This will be an online Refresher course without Reiju, reviewing the Chuden Manual.
Duration: 3 hours minimum.
To move on to Shihan-dai, a written essay must be completed.
師範代 Shihan-dai
When a Kyoshi <2> resits Okuden refresher course, he/she becomes a Shihan-dai or vice-Shihan who can teach Shoden/Chuden/Okuden classes. This will be an online Refresher course without Reiju, reviewing the Okuden manual.
Duration: 6 hours over 2 days.
To move on to Shihan, an oral exam and written essay must be completed.
師範 Shihan
When a Shihan-dai resits a 4-day Shinpiden refresher course, he/she becomes a Shihan who can teach Shoden/Chuden/Okuden/Shinpiden. All 4 manuals will be reviewed.
Shinpiden Refresher course may be done online without distant Reiju or in-person. Shadow Reiju practice will be allowed for the online Refresher course.
Duration: 16 hours over 4 days online OR a minimum of 18 hours in-person.
Certified Teachers
Certified teachers continue their training with Inamoto Hyakuten after the initial seminar or with certified Komyo ReikiDo Shihans. Teachers are required to re-sit seminars/classes/workshops to refresh their training and/or attend Retreats to deepen their understanding of the teachings & path of Komyo ReikiDo. This is a requirement to become a certified Komyo ReikiDo Shihan (teacher).
