Today more than 2 million people around the world practice Johrei. Regardless of varying beliefs and backgrounds, we are joined in a common desire to live a healthy life, both mentally and physically. Our goal is to bring about peace, love, and prosperity to humanity.
Throughout the course of our lives, due to personal experiences and traumas, we accumulate spiritual clouds or negative energy in our being. The basis of the Johrei practice involves the recognition of a spiritual body in connection to our emotional, mental, and physical states. Through a non-touch energy modality, we can clear blockages between our spirit, mind, and body. Johrei aids in the process of healing by dispelling negative energy from our spiritual body and, as a result, enhances our vitality and natural state of well-being.
We recognize that the world is in a continuous state of change and transformation. As well, on an individual level, we are also constantly shifting and expanding. With transformation comes challenges and struggles. The practice of Johrei can be a very valuable influence in helping us ease through these difficult transitions. Johrei is a deeply compassionate art that aims to shift human perspective towards kindness, openness, and connection. As a result, we aim to contribute to the wellness of the world around us.
Illness
Illness is a painful and disheartening experience that affects our ability to enjoy life. The practice of Johrei has helped support those experiencing difficulties with their health. Scientific medical research has shown that Johrei is beneficial for pain management. Another study involving hospital patients indicated that patients receiving Johrei have experienced improvements in sleep. Overall, Johrei can have positive effects on our physical health, helping with anxiety and stress. Many have shared their experiences of transformation and recovery through receiving Johrei.
Addiction and Depression
Over time, many who have received Johrei have experienced a sense of peace, calm, and mental clarity. We believe that channeling spiritual energy with love and acceptance can help support those undergoing emotional and mental distress. Through a supportive community, the practice of Johrei aims to foster a strong sense of self-value by gradually diminishing negative thoughts and self-defeating actions, many discover their own unique ways of contributing positively to our community and the world as a whole.
Pursuit for Success
Johrei can help one overcome feelings of uncertainty that cloud the mind and create barriers to attaining success. Over time, Johrei calms the mind and fosters gratitude and optimism. It develops confidence and as a result, attracts healthy and loving relationships as well as new opportunities. It is reasonable to expect that one will eventually experience success when a sound heart and mind are restored.
We have many members with different backgrounds who have connected to the practice of Johrei for unique personal reasons. It is important to understand how powerful receiving Johrei can be for the mind, body and soul.
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"I was on dialysis when I was first introduced to Johrei. It gave me a lot of peace from the daily physical pain and mental stress I was experiencing. It was a true blessing for me. I was never a believer in the power of your own healing ability but now I am. I am now able to share this practice with others."
"I crossed paths with this practice during a very difficult time in my life, while experiencing extreme anxiety while raising young children. It helped me heal past emotional stress and anxiety which also affects my physical well-being."
"Johrei is a blessing in my life because it allows me to stop, close my eyes, and just be. Having had a tendency for anxiety and depression, and having someone to hold space for me in loving silence can be the most healing experience. A sense of peace without judgment is what I feel when I receive it. I think Johrei is a wonderful practice that can be easily used by anyone with any faith or belief.”
"I was in a hospital bed having received an operation for colon cancer. It was the very hot middle of July 1988. Despite of extreme heat outdoors, friends of Johrei lovers visited me and extended Johrei daily. Johrei eased severe pain so much and the recovery was significant. I was happy with feelings of love visiting friends. Further, I was convinced that each Johrei session is an act of prayer and without love, nothing can happen."
The practice of Johrei originated in Japan during the 1930s. Meaning to ‘purify’(Joh) spirit’ (rei), it is a method that involves channeling Universal Light energy or ‘Divine Light’ with the intention to help foster the wellness of the spirit, mind, and body.
Johrei is not considered a treatment, but rather an exercise in faith and prayer. It connects one’s consciousness to a divine essence that results in effectively channeling positive vibrational energy. As previously mentioned, the basis of the Johrei practice involves the recognition of a spiritual body that is connected to our emotional, mental, and physical states. Johrei is passed through the hand of the channeler and directed to the spiritual body of the receiver. This action aims to dispel any negative energy or "spiritual clouds" that have accumulated in the spiritual body. As a result, it helps bring about improvement in various areas of our lives. There have been numerous positive results from giving and receiving Johrei. These include assisting with difficulties of illness, fostering mental and emotional wellbeing, and attracting opportunities for success. The Johrei practice aims to help us nurture our spiritual being as an integral part of attaining wellness.
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The word "Wakaba" means new leaves or young leaves in Japanese. It was given to us by a well-respected spiritual leader in Japan named Matsuda Sensei. It is with her guidance and that of our elder Johrei leaders here in Vancouver, Canada that we have formed our community, Wakaba Johrei Living Society.
We are not a large group yet, but we have already made some big impacts on our members and local organizations. Our community is made up of people who are parents, contractors, artists, yoga professionals, real estate agents, expert nutritionists, designers, and developers to say the least.
There is no prerequisite to being part of our group and it is open for anyone to join. Each week, and each month we have scheduled events planned. As a community we meet in person or online (with the pandemic taking place), to exchange Johrei.
A few members gather to channel Johrei to each other.
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An Altar with a sacred scroll is displayed to provide focus for prayer and expressing gratitude
We first start with a prayer, Amatsu Norito, which is an ancient Shinto prayer dating back to the early 10th Century. In a nutshell, it speaks of the connection between the human mind, the cosmos, and the great spirit we are all surrounded by. It states that when all are unified the purity of mind is powerful and all thoughts and aspirations become one. This taking place allows those who channel and receive Johrei to unite the body, mind, and spirit thus returning to their original and true self.
We then sit facing each other in front of a sacred scroll on an altar, with a picture of Meishu-Sama. Those who channel have gone through a training to effectively channel Johrei which respects the traditions of the practice. After we discuss the words and teachings of Meishu-Sama, which even today hold bearing to the modern day trials and tribulations. We have a meal and celebrate.
A few members gather to channel Johrei to each other with the intention of bringing about well being to the receiver.
Johrei can be channelled anywhere. An event is held to provide Johrei to anyone interested.
