REIKI TEACHER LEVEL / 3B

The Level Known as Reiki 3B or 4 (Master Teacher) was previously taught as a combined stage—both the Reiki Master and Teaching Level together. It wasn’t separated, and it had many criteria. Later on, the Master and Teacher stages were divided, and thus, if one was not going to proceed to the 4th level, the 3A level became both a Mastery and Spiritual Completion Stage within the Reiki circle. However, if moving forward to 3B, it began to be used as a preparatory phase.

There is much curiosity about the 4th level, and I’d like to touch on that a bit here. Except for very rare cases where an individual’s energy uniquely calls for it, not everyone needs to move on to Level 4. Only about 2–3% do. These and subsequent stages involve teaching, instructing, and transmitting Reiki across generations. Therefore, the content, expectations, expansion, and training focus heavily on these aspects. If you’re interested, you may consult your teacher at least one and a half years after your 3A attunement. In the past, it was expected that the teacher would offer this level to the student, not the other way around. But if it is in your heart, your teacher will sense that and guide you accordingly.

From my experience and observation, Level 4 is more of a collective level rather than an individual one—meaning, it’s not just about receiving for yourself anymore. The person doesn’t abandon their own development, but also takes on an additional responsibility for others. That’s why it's important to weigh this within yourself. Questions like:

• Do I have teaching qualities? Can I develop them?

• Why do I want this? Am I truly ready?

• Do I have the time and resources to sustain this commitment?

• Do I feel a genuine calling toward this path?

• What do I still need to complete? What have I already completed?

• Where am I on this path? How will it unfold?

• Do I meet the necessary criteria?

You can reflect on these by observing or directly asking your teachers. Of course, your journey will always be unique, even if it fits into a general framework.

Some expectations of this spiritual path include:

• Having clear principles,

• The ability to offer correct attunements and foundational training without distortion,

• Patience, non-judgment,

• Experience in applying the essential practices to yourself and others,

• Working with both distant and in-person clients,

• Experience with healing and the practices of earlier levels,

• A basic understanding of aura transmissions,

• Spiritual maturity, and

• A sense of integrated personal power.

  
  

If there is still a need or gap, maybe after some additional preparation, your aura channels may need to be slightly expanded to be ready for the energy of this level. Then, a Reiki 4 training and attunement program, which includes a one-month purification process, will await you. Beyond this stage lies an infinite journey of the teacher training the teacher.

Each level has its own gifts, challenges, necessities, and inner universe—you know this. If Reiki 4 is in your heart, I encourage you to:

• Keep your spiritual connection strong,

• Be certain in your intention,

• Deepen your meditation and inner practices,

• Step into mystical sciences and truth-based knowledge,

• Complete the foundational teachings you will pass on,

• Continue your own personal work consistently,

• Prepare your energetic space, and

• Walk this path not with momentary enthusiasm, but with a lifelong openness and devotion.

If it’s meant to be, it will happen in the right time.

On this occasion, I offer my deepest thanks to my beloved teacher and dear students who have illuminated my path—you are all truly precious.

Ahu BİRLİK