Gokai
五戒 臼井
5 Principles
五戒 臼井

this is master' Usui's
spiritual healing method
Shin shin kaizen
for the betterment
of mind and body
Shôfuku no hihô
the secret art
of inviting happiness,
blessings
Manbyo no rei yaku
the miraculous medicine,
spiritual cure for all disease
Asa you gassho shite
kokoro ni neji
kuchi ni tonaeyo
upon arising / before retiring
making Gassho hands
I chant aloud, taking to my heart
these words

Kyo dake wa
today only, only today
in this moment
here and now
Okoru na
I am not being angry
Shinpai su na
I am not being worried
Kansha shite
I am grateful
for the many blessings
Gyo wo hage me
I am being dedicated, vigilant,
honest in my work and relations
Hito ni shinsetsu ni
I am being compassionate,
gentle, kind, patient
with all creatures
~ Chossô, Usui Mikao
臼井甕男
Founder,
Mikao Usui
Helpful links:
From James Deacon's

"The Gokai: The Five 'Principles', 'Precepts' or 'Ideals' of Usui Reiki"
Copyright © 2006 James Deacon
International House of Reiki (http://www.ihreiki.com/)...a translation of the five precepts as taught in the system of Reiki.
LINK to an essay on the 5 Elements of Reiki - one of which is the Gokia
http://www.ihreiki.com/reiki_info/five_elements_of_reiki/
Link to Essay: Are the Reiki Precepts Affirmations?
http://www.ihreiki.com/blog/are_the_reiki_precepts_affirmations/