KARUNA REIKI and SYMBOLS

Karuna energy carries the purpose of “ending the suffering of others”, supporting
all compassionate actions towards self and others. It is an intentional and
motivating quality of all enlightened beings to cease suffering on Earth.
Karuna Reiki, also known as Reiki of Compassion, is a system of healing that
has evolved out of the USUI Reiki System.
Its own symbols and attunement techniques were received while various forms of
Reiki Healing were researched by very gifted Reiki Masters. Some of the
symbols may be also used by other schools and systems but the attunements and
the intentions are different.
What is Karuna and What is Karuna Reiki?
Although Karuna is a Sanskrit word widely used in Hinduism and Buddhism it is
also found in other languages under other forms such as “Karuna” in Hawaii or
Karuna in Thai and Lao as words meaning “Excuse me, Sorry”. In its Hinduism
and Buddhist form its meaning carries the purpose of “ending the suffering of
others”. It is an action taken to diminish the suffering of others or
“compassionate action”. So Karuna is an intentional and motivating quality of all
enlightened beings to cease suffering on Earth, a compassionate action. Often
attached to the existence of „BODDHISATTVA‟ developing Karuna in yourself
helps you heal yourself and others through radiating Karuna energy and send
unlimited amount of healing energy and guidance. Most widely known entities as
BODDHISATTVA there is the Medicine Buddha, AVALOKITESVARA, or its
female correspondent “Mother KUAN Yin” or KANNON in Japanese. All of
these enlightened beings are represented as a Buddha it‟s eleven heads and one
thousands arms.
The connection between compassion and Oneness is expressed with “PARJNA”
or wisdom and is essentially a multi directional attitude: heal others as you would
heal yourself, heal yourself as you heal others. It is natural to extend
compassionate action or Karuna to everyone without distinction because of the
oneness connection. Karuna Reiki opens you to work more closely with all
enlightened beings, both in physical forms and in spirit. Intention is KEY in
Reiki regardless of the form of Reiki that is practiced. Compassionate action is at
the root of Reiki Healing with Karuna Reiki, this intention is set on a higher path
with a deeper journey into the cellular body.
Karuna Reiki was born from research by William Lee Rand and other Reiki
Masters back in 1989 on various forms of Reiki Healing, the origins of the
various Reiki systems. The process of understanding and researching Reiki
healing energy drew them to receive a number of non-Usui symbols and
attunement techniques which were claimed to have benefits. These Reiki Masters
were set to uncover quite a few esoteric links within the Reiki healing system.
Indeed, in 1993 William noticed he had collected quite a few of these symbols
and techniques and with the help of some of his most sensitive masters-students,
started to experiment the symbols to identify their frequencies and the best use
for each of them. The intention was set and with it also the opportunity to
experiment some attunements processes coming along with the symbols. The
process resulted in the creation of an evolved form of Reiki now known as
Karuna Reiki or Reiki of Compassion.
How does Karuna Reiki work?
Karuna Reiki is often said to be more powerful than Usui Reiki. Somehow this
can be true at least from our experience as Karuna Reiki Master we have
observed how intuitively we can be drawn to the use of specific symbols most
appropriate and as a result observed deep healing originating from the use of
Karuna Reiki symbols. According to experience there may be a few reasons for
this. Firstly, Karuna Reiki is taught to already Reiki Masters coming for various
schools of Reiki and as such gains from their experiences. Secondly, the
feedback received from these Masters-students is that Karuna Reiki triggers
healing at a much deeper level than USUI Reiki without however substituting
USUI Reiki or any other kind of Reiki. Some symbols of Karuna Reiki access
information stored at deep cellular level. Karuna Reiki presents eight symbols
with specific energetic frequencies for specific conditions. A Karuna Reiki
treatment includes the use of specific symbols. Chanting the symbols is also
practiced if required to resonate to the frequency of the symbol as the vibration
creates a channel of energy penetrating the body more deeply. The chakras and
auras of both the practitioner and client are also opened more completely
allowing a wonderful vibrancy to take place within and around them. Those who
have experienced this process report a feeling of becoming more awake, more
alive and more completely healed.
The term Reiki means „Universal Life Flow Energy‟ and was in use prior to Dr.
Usui using it therefore is not exclusive to the healing system he rediscovered.
Usui Reiki is just one form of Reiki. A Karuna Reiki healing is a wonderful
opportunity to experience love and light instantly. Having the opportunity or
simply feeling the call to access deeper energies and become a Karuna Reiki
Master is, from our point of view, a call for celebrating compassionate healing in
our lives and the life of those around us and those who receive treatments from
us. There is so much intuition at work within Karuna Reiki that some symbols
may just come as flashes of lights at any given time of a treatment or simply or
any life‟s situations. Karuna Reiki is the quintessence of Reiki Universal Life
Force. It gives the Reiki Master strength comparable to a Medicine Buddha. We
encourage you to explore it if you have a chance!
Karuna Reiki Symbols explained
Karuna Reiki presents eight symbols with specific energetic frequencies for
specific conditions. Each symbol holds energy, so it can be used to invoke its
meaning, and further its effect to bring healing where is needed through different
techniques like symbol chanting.
Om: Om or AUM is a very powerful symbol. It is beyond time, as it‟s
considered the source of all creation, the eternal oneness of all that is. Before
being discovered as a symbol in Karuna Reiki, it was the most sacred sound
found in Yoga. It can be used even if no attunement to Reiki has been made.
Those four subtle sounds of Om correspond to four levels of consciousness as
following: “A” – conscious, waking state; “U” – subtle, unconscious dream state;
“M” – subconscious, deep sleep state; the fourth sound is the silence, which
represents the absolute consciousness that illuminates and pervades the three
prior states.

Other uses of this symbol:

 creates a pathway to God and Higher
Consciousness
 purifies, protects, seals and stabilizes the Aura
 regular chanting leads to open and activate the
Third Eye Chakra
 used in all Beej Mantras
Zonar: Zonar is a symbol of Karuna Reiki which stands for healing past lives,
karmic and inter-dimensional issues. Is one of the most powerful and useful
symbols as it helps in the initial phases of deep cellular healing.
Other uses of this symbol:
 Zonar along with Usui distance healing symbol
HSZSN releases all traumatic events from
cellular level
 amplifies distance healing
 helps one access past lives where healing for
trauma is needed
 works as a spiritual and emotional anesthesia
hence reducing emotional pain
 dissolves addictions, breaks repeated patterns,
and eliminates toxic relations
 heals body pains, relationship issues, epilepsy,
Inner Child issues (especially childhood abuse)
 releases shame and unworthiness from
subconscious mind
 used to call upon Archangel Gabrielle
Halu: Halu symbol is an amplification of Zonar due to the added pyramid. It
works especially on higher dimensions and deeper levels. In some Reiki Systems,
Halu is also used as Master Symbol.
Other uses of this symbol:
 restores balance physically, mentally, emotionally,
and spiritually and brings about deep healing
 breaks up negative patterns and dissolves the ego
 helps to see and accept the truth, also
strengthening the Solar Plexus
 clears blockages from all chakras
 opens channel to Higher Consciousness
 shields from psychic attacks when the symbol is
drawn on the heart
 used for sexual and physical abuse issues
 great for distance healing
Harth
Harth is one of the most important symbols of Karuna Reiki, being used for all
issues of the heart, be it emotional or physical.

Other uses of this symbol:

 removes blocks, uproots fears, and fills the
empty space with compassionate love
 heals broken relationships
 helps one experience unconditional love
 develops self-love
 dissolves suicidal tendencies and different
types of addiction
 protects from all kinds of psychic attacks
 sustains fundamental changes in our life
Rama: Rama is a symbol used only of those attuned to Karuna Reiki. It
represents the bonding between male and female energy.
Other uses of this symbol:
 symbolizes joy and happiness
 helps to ground in all directions
 cleanses and balances the six chakras
 revives one‟s chi and creates determination
 used to manifest materialistic goals
 used to cleanse and purify crystals
 brings responsibility and heals lack of confidence
 improves relationships
 Archangel Michael‟s presence can be felt while healing
with Rama symbol
 combined with CKR and SHK, will optimize the effect
of healing
Gnosa: Gnosa is another Karuna Reiki symbol. It helps to clear clutter from the
mind while strengthening the connection with the Higher Self. It has the ability
to merge conscious and subconscious mind together, opening the chakras and
increasing our awareness.
Other uses of this symbol:
 reveals the underlying reasons of pain and trauma
 helps to keep an open mind about new concepts
and acknowledge the spiritual and deep truth about
things
 helps to learn physical activities such as sports,
dancing, martial arts
 improves communication skills – best for studies,
projects, and research
 used along with Rama, helps the Higher Self to
manifest on the physical plane

Kriya: Kriya symbol of Karuna Reiki is a double Cho Ku Rei used especially for
physical manifestation and healing the human race. The clockwise symbol
connects one to the heavens and has masculine energy and the other to the earth
and has feminine energy.
Other uses of this symbol:
 helps to get our priorities straight,
manifesting our wishes and desires
 get rid of all attachments
 heals the bonds with family
 wonderful symbol for grounding
IAVA: Karuna Reiki symbol Iava (EE-AH-VAH) helps us to understand that we
create our own history and future. It recovers personal power.
Other uses of this symbol:
 helps in setting goals, build strong persistence, follow
our path
 helps to maintain healthy boundaries
 removes ego
 teaches we are responsible for our own happiness,
emotions, and feelings
 helps recognizing interdependence more easily
 connects us deeply with Mother Nature
Shanti
Shanti is a beautiful Karuna Reiki symbol meaning peace. It‟s very useful for
manifesting desirable results and releasing all fears and insecurities.
Other uses of this symbol:
 cures panic attacks, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and
restlessness including nightmares
 brings calmness and releases all worries about things
 develops clairvoyance
 chakra balancing