Recent Publications by Brian Brunius
I'm excited to share that my teacher, Brian Brunius, has recently published a series of books that explore the teachings of Dr. Usui. These works provide thoughtful structure and insight into the lineage of teachings passed from John Harvey Gray to Brian, and now to students like myself. Whether you are just beginning your Reiki journey or deepening a long-standing practice, I believe you will find great value in these titles.
This foundational volume draws directly from Mikao Usui's own teachings, offering students a grounded and historically faithful introduction to the system he established. It is an essential reference for anyone serious about practicing Reiki as Usui intended.
The Usui Reiki Handbook: Companion Workbook (Koshin Reiki Instructional Series)
Designed to be used alongside the Handbook, this workbook provides structured exercises and reflective practice to help students actively engage with and integrate the founder's teachings into their daily lives.
Koshin Reiki: A Complete System of Reiki Practice and Training
A comprehensive guide to the Koshin Reiki system as Brian has developed and taught it over decades of practice through the John Gray Lineage This book is an invaluable resource for students who have trained in this lineage and wish to deepen their understanding of its complete framework.
This volume centers on the waka—classical Japanese poems composed by Emperor Meiji and preserved in early Reiki training—presented with original Japanese text, romanization, and careful English translation. It is a beautiful and quietly transformative practice book for students drawn to the contemplative dimension of Reiki.
A focused study of the core written materials Usui left to his students, including foundational documents later compiled as the (often known via the Reiki Ryoho Hikkei or "Reiki Healing Art Handbook") Rather than interpreting these texts, Brian presents them with care and clarity, allowing students to engage directly with the founder's words.
This volume offers a precise and disciplined exploration of the Reiki meditation practice, with particular attention to the development of stable, sustained attention in the present moment. It reflects the depth of Brian's own practice and his commitment to transmitting Reiki as a genuine path of cultivation. Includes two guided Reiki Meditations led by Brian.
The Reiki precepts are the ethical and spiritual heart of the system, and this book offers a serious, practice-oriented approach to living them. Brian examines how daily engagement with the precepts refines kokoro—the heart-mind—over time.
This volume explores the Tomita style of hands-on Reiki healing, drawing from one of the early branches of the tradition as Dr. Usui was his teacher. It offers practitioners a historically grounded perspective on the therapeutic application of Reiki energy.
All of Brian's books are available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. I encourage you to explore whichever titles speak to where you are in your practice.
Christopher Tellez is the founder of SF Reiki Center and a student of Brian Brunius. Learn more about our classes and offerings at sfreikicenter.com.