Reiki initiates continue to explore Reiki's historical past and its enduring development into the present day. From where did Reiki originate? How did it make its way from the Far East to the Western Hemisphere? Why are there so many variations in the stories told about Reiki's history? Is the healing art that is being taught today, Usui Reiki, an incomplete version of the original teachings? These are just a few of the questions being raised about the origins and current teachings of Reiki.