Jin Kei Do is a lineage of Reiki and differs from other lineages in that it places a strong emphasis on spiritual growth through energy awareness exercises. It is more spiritual than other forms of Reiki, and its ultimate goal is to move to an enlightened state of mind and be in tune with the Universal Energy Field.

Jin Kei Do focuses on compassion and opening the heart through meditation and Reiki. In this form of Reiki it is believed that self-treatment can be achieved by adopting an attitude of compassion towards the self. Those who practice Jin Kei Do focus on the upper four chakras and the palm chakras and develop a growing awareness of the flow of energy through them. By working with the flow of Reiki, the feelings of compassion intensify as the heart chakra opens and expands. Along with compassion for oneself, meditation and the resulting development of wisdom is another important aspect of Reiki Jin Kei Do.

At the beginning, students of Jin Kei Do are taught the basics of meditation, so they may be more aware as to the flow of Reiki. As they progress, they are taught more advanced meditation techniques in order to increase their sensitivity to the flow of Reiki and to enhance their awareness of the energy fluctuations in the body. Through the practice of these higher meditation techniques, wisdom and insight are developed, and the body’s energy field may merge with the Universal Energy Field. Both the wisdom attained through meditation and the compassion from Reiki must be then integrated into all aspects of daily life in order to be on the path to enlightenment.