Dennie is a Karuna Reiki® Practitioner Level II. Karuna is a Sanskrit word and is used in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is translated to mean any action that is taken to diminish the suffering of others and could also be translated as “compassionate action.” When individuals experience enlightenment, they report that all beings are known as one. Therefore, it is natural to extend compassionate action, or Karuna, to everyone without distinction because we are all one. As we help others in aiding them in their healing process, all beings benefit. Because of the oneness of all beings, it is understood that Karuna is not only extended to others out of love, but also because it is an entirely logical to do so. In the same way that you would want to heal your own wounds, you would also want to heal the wounds of others. It is also stated in the Buddhist literature that Karuna must be accompanied by "prajma or wisdom" in order to have the right effect.

Karuna is the motivating quality of all enlightened beings who are working to end suffering on Earth. They continually send an unlimited amount of healing energy and guidance to us, but not all are receptive to it. As you develop Karuna in yourself, not only are you helping others, but you also become more receptive to the Karuna that is being sent by all enlightened beings. Thus, your healing is quickened as well.

Karuna Reiki® opens you to work more closely with all enlightened beings. This includes those enlightened ones who are physically present, as well as, those in spirit.

To receive the Karuna Reiki first level attunement, one must be a practicing Usui Reiki Master for one year.