Initiations & the Master Path

One path.
As deep as you want to go.

The path begins with Shingon Reiki 1 — and from there opens into a depth you will not find elsewhere. Every step is complete in itself. And every step makes the next one possible.

Stone steps with red wooden lanterns leading up to Kurama Temple near Kyōto
Kurama near Kyōto · the path Mikao Usui once walked
For everyone already practicing Reiki

No matter how much Reiki experience you bring — Shingon Reiki 1 is your entry. Not because you start over. But because you find more about Reiki here than in many years elsewhere. The Buddhist initiations, the seven secret techniques, the power of the Medicine Buddha — this simply does not exist outside Shingon Reiki.

The Path
Dr. Mark Hosak resting in practice in front of a Kannon statue · quiet Reiki experience
Reiki in practice · stillness in the room

Three steps —
one complete practice.

Shingon Reiki 1
第一段階

What Reiki actually feels like — in your own hands.

You may wonder what Reiki really feels like — not from a book, but in your own hands.

Shingon Reiki 1 gives you exactly that. Five initiations across three days — four into the classical Reiki power, one into the power of the Medicine Buddha. The seven secret techniques refine your perception step by step.

And then something happens that is hard to describe. Together with others, you give Reiki to one person — all of you at once, with the mantra of the Medicine Buddha. No one who has felt this forgets it.

Concrete and immediately useful. You take specific sets of hand positions home with you — one for the morning, when you need energy and clarity for the day, one for the afternoon, when the stress has piled up, one for the evening, when the mind will not stop thinking.

Those who want can deepen the path afterwards — with a daily practice that carries the experience into everyday life.

This is Shingon Reiki 1.

Reiki initiation Medicine Buddha 7 secret techniques 3 days · in person or online
Shingon Reiki 2
第二段階

The wrong thread — and how to spin a new one.

You know the feeling.

Something runs through your life like a red thread — but the wrong one. The same situation, again and again. The same pattern. As if something were on repeat that you wanted to switch off long ago.

What if you stopped fighting this thread — and simply spun a new one?

In Shingon Reiki 2 you direct the power of the Medicine Buddha with precision. Toward a specific moment, a specific theme, a situation still ahead of you. Past, present, future — all of it becomes accessible.

Not the symptom. The source. And when something shifts there, the present begins to feel different — not as a great drama, but quietly. Suddenly something becomes easier that has cost you energy for years. Suddenly you are freer than you thought possible.

This is Shingon Reiki 2.

3 Reiki symbols Mantra of the Medicine Buddha Mental practice Distance Reiki 3 days · in person or online
Master Path
二年間の道

The path back to yourself.

Some come to the Master Path with years of practice already behind them. Others come with a feeling they had as a child — that knowing that there is more. That what flashes through anime and myth is not invented, but points at something real. At some point, life covered this feeling over. The Master Path brings it back.

This was Mikao Usui's actual intention. Not the easing of outer symptoms, but the unfolding of supernatural abilities, spiritual growth, the discovery of your own original nature.

Month after month, a new initiation is added — a new Buddhist spirit, a new quality of its power, that can now flow through your hands. Fudo Myoo opens the capacity to dissolve deeply rooted patterns. Senju Kannon acts on every level at once. Dainichi Nyorai is the highest initiation in the Shingon tradition. And so what is possible grows with every month — for you, and for the people you meet.

This does not happen alone, and not all at once. You walk this path together — with a mirror, when you need one, with room for the larger themes that cannot be resolved in a single weekend.

What develops, you feel. Perception becomes finer. You trust your own perception instead of constantly questioning it. Doubts that were never truly yours lose their grip. You know more clearly what you want, and you stand more firmly in yourself — not because you have changed, but because you are finally who you have always been.

This is the Master Path.

Master initiation Monthly initiation calls Buddhist spirits 24 months · community + live events
Community on the Shingon Reiki Master Path · practice in the forest
You walk this path together · the Master Path community
Between Shingon Reiki 2 and the Master Path

Special deepenings —
specific powers.

Dr. Mark Hosak in front of a mandala thangka · preparing for a deepening initiation
Mark Hosak · in front of the mandala thangka · deepening practice

Between Shingon Reiki 2 and the Master Path, focused initiation events open into specific themes and Buddhist spirits — each one complete in itself, each one a step further into depth.

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Muscles & Joints

Spinal Reiki, energetic joint balancing, Advanced Metaphysical Healing. Initiation into Senju Kannon.

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Eyes & Perception

Focused Shingon Reiki work for the eyes and the refinement of subtle perception.

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Spiritual Protection

Initiation into the protective forces of the Shingon tradition. For you, your environment, your work.

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Fudo Myoo

Initiation into the power of the Immovable King of Light. Dissolving karmic entanglements.

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Jizo Bosatsu

Comfort, hope, shelter. The power of the protector of travellers through your hands.

More Buddhist spirits

The path keeps growing. New initiations are added on the Master Path and in the community.

Start right away

Mini experiences —
your first step.

Compact entries into single themes. Bookable directly. Available immediately. Each mini experience stands on its own and gives you a real glimpse into the practice of Shingon Reiki.

Mini experience · 7 secret Reiki techniques · cover
7 secret Reiki techniques

Awaken the wonder in your hands. Seven practices from Mark's book that open new energetic doorways — refining your perception, reactivating your hands, deepening your inner connection. With a bonus activation meditation. Immediately accessible. Permanently available.

Book now
Mini experience · Moon Meditation with the secret Zen Mudra · cover
Moon Meditation with the secret Zen Mudra

Balm for your inner life. Deepen your relaxation, calm your mind, return to your spiritual heart. A practice that combines beautifully with Reiki and other meditations. Felt within minutes — with an introductory video, background, and a guided meditation you do together with Mark.

Book now
Mini experience · Practical meditation — inner calm & focus in everyday life · cover
Practical meditation — inner calm & focus in everyday life

Sometimes a few conscious minutes are enough to centre yourself, sharpen your focus, and arrive fully back inside again. Everyday meditations that walk gently with you. With posture, breath, and short meditations for in-between moments — as well as longer sessions and impulses for willpower. Immediately accessible. Permanently available.

Book now
The Master Path

Three ways into depth —
you choose yours.

All three options include the full Master Path across 24 months. The difference lies in the intensity of the personal accompaniment.

Standard

Monthly initiations and deepenings. Flexible. No fixed end. Your own pace.

  • Monthly live initiation calls
  • Initiations into the Buddhist spirits, step by step
  • Deepenings of the practice in daily life
  • Access to past initiation content
  • Flexible — join or pause at any time
VIP

Everything from Premium — plus intensive one-to-one accompaniment and a three-day immersion.

  • Everything from Premium incl. Shingon Reiki 1 and 2
  • + Private one-to-one sessions across 24 months
  • + Access to all live-event content
  • + Three-day intensive one-to-one immersion in an inspiring place
Already practicing Reiki?

Welcome —
you are exactly in the right place.

Mark Hosak and Eileen Wiesmann together in the forest
Mark and Eileen · together on the Shingon Reiki path

What awaits you —
even after years of practice.

Many who come to Shingon Reiki already have years or decades of experience. Some are Reiki masters. Some have walked through several lineages. They all come to Shingon Reiki 1 — and they all say the same thing.

Shingon Reiki 1 gives you more substance about the nature of Reiki than everything you have encountered before. Not because your previous path was wrong. But because there is a depth waiting here that simply does not exist in Western Reiki.

“I practice several energy systems, and I have tested which one works most reliably for my clients. Every time a system did not work, I tried it with Shingon Reiki. Ten out of ten times it was more effective than the other systems I practice. That is because this is not a typical Reiki weekend.”

— Erin C., energy practitioner, Lisbon
Voices from the practice

Fellow travellers —
from both paths.

Individual experience. Every voice is a personal account. Results vary and depend on prior experience, openness, life circumstances and many other factors. Reiki and spiritual practice are not a replacement for medical or psychological care.

“This weekend was filled with so much new information, impressions, and above all new perspectives. If someone does not want to stand still, but wants to expand their consciousness, then they have the chance here to take that step. We will see each other again in July for Level 2.”

Elke
First encounter · Shingon Reiki Level 1

“In a wonderful way, at some point I had internalised the content so deeply that I could hold my first event on my own without much preparation. Anyone who feels drawn to Reiki, who wants to begin a professional practice they can carry into old age, and who is interested in spiritual accompaniment and personal growth — they should absolutely look into the Reiki Master Path.”

Andreas R.
Reiki Master Path · independent initiator practice
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Frequently asked

FAQ

What levels does Shingon Reiki have?
The path begins with Level 1 (initiation into the foundations and hand positions), continues with Level 2 (Reiki symbols and distance Reiki), and reaches advanced stages such as the Master initiation and the Shingon deepenings — Kuji Kiri, Siddham calligraphy, and the practice with Buddhist protector spirits.
How does an initiation actually unfold?
Initiations take place as live events — in person or online. You experience a ritual that connects you to the Reiki energy and you receive practice instructions you can apply in everyday life right away.
What is the Master Path?
The Master Path is an ongoing accompaniment across several months. You deepen your practice step by step through live events, initiations, and personal accompaniment — not a single weekend, but a real path.
Can I attend single events without joining the Master Path?
Yes. Every live event can also be booked on its own. The Master Path additionally offers structured accompaniment and community access — but you are free to choose your own rhythm.
Are there mini experiences for getting started?
Yes. The mini experiences are compact online formats you can start with right away — no prior knowledge, no long commitment. An ideal first step before deciding on a deeper path.