In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a dominant Yang Qi is considered as cause of hyperthyroidism; in Ayurveda, excessive Pitta production is considered as its cause, and in Unani Medicine it is due to an excess of abnormal bile [1]. In Western Medicine, hyperthyroidism is a clinical condition due to excessive circulation of thyroid hormone [2]. What causes the manifestation of excessive Yang Qi, Pitta production, energy production or excessive hormone circulation? None of these systems can give a persuadable answer. In Dharma’s point of view, the answer is very simple: it is caused by karma.
Patient Wang, female, 26 (2008), Shandong Province, China
I was born in 1982. I have an elder sister. Because my parents wanted to have a boy but I am a girl, they gave me away. When I was 4 years old, my adoptive father died. When I was 5 years old, my adoptive mother got remarried and I had a second adoptive father. When I was 18, my adoptive mother died. When I was 28, my second foster father also passed away. Although I acknowledged my biological parents when I was 21, I did not respect them.
I knew from a very young age that I was not like other families’ children. I was often bullied and stoned, creating a sentimental, closed-off, introverted, and extremely repressed personality. After I got married at the age of 25, I had a bad relationship with my husband. Once, my inner pain and depression caused me to go extreme to commit suicide. Whenever I was in a bad mood, I would go to pick fights with my biological parents because I blamed all my misfortune and miserable life on their irresponsibility towards me. I hated them.
Long-term negative emotions have caused my endocrine disorders. In 2008, when I was 26 years old, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Three years later, the condition got worse and my period disappeared. My body was so weak that I needed to be supported by others to walk. Every day, my back felt so heavy as if I was carrying a panel. I had to take Chinese herbal medicines 3 times and more than 90 Western pills a day, such as Tabazol or Sage. I had to have a massage 3 times a week. The massage worked on the spot, and afterwards the symptom came back the same as before. I also received the acupuncture treatment. Every 5 days, the doctor stuck a needle in my neck. The needle stayed in my neck for over an hour, causing me to have a splitting headache and intolerable toothache. Many people with hyperthyroidism gave up acupuncture because they couldn’t stand the pain, but I gritted my teeth and kept going. Unfortunately, after a year of treatment, the doctor announced that I would be on medication for the rest of my life! I was frustrated.
In the Spring Festival of 2018, my child’s aunt brought me a book of Buddhist scripture and other Dharma gems, telling both me and my mother-in-law about the benefits of practicing Buddhism and reciting Buddhist scriptures. I didn’t believe it would benefit my health at the time. However, after 7 days of recitation, my mother-in-law said she felt her body was much lighter and more comfortable than before. Thus, she advised me to try reciting the Buddhist scriptures as well.
Although both my child’s aunt and mother-in-law confirmed reciting Buddhist scriptures is beneficial, I was still a little skeptical. I started to recite the Buddhist scriptures with the intention of giving it a try. After a month of reciting, I felt that my back was much lighter and my mind was much clearer than before. From then on I had confidence. I encouraged myself to take it step by step and to keep it up! At that time, I didn’t know I should make a vow because I hadn’t studied and understood Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door in depth. What I knew and did is to keep reciting the Buddhist scriptures. Thus, I didn’t keep track of how many Little Houses I recited in total, nor did I keep track of how many fish I released in sum. By the spring of 2019, my hyperthyroidism healed unknowingly, and I didn’t have to take medication since then.
In addition, I let go of my anger towards my parents. My mother even praised my filial piety to her neighbors. Our relationship as a couple has also become harmonious.
My deepest gratitude to Namo Sakyamuni Buddha!
My deepest gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva!
My deepest gratitude to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from ten directions and three periods of time!
My deepest gratitude to the Dharma protectors!
My deepest gratitude to the selfless and altruistic Master Jun Hong Lu!
If there is anything that is not rational or in line with the truth in the presentation, I’d like to seek forgiveness from the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Dharma protectors, and Master Jun Hong Lu.
I’d also like to seek forgiveness from my fellow Buddhist practitioners.
I, not my fellow practitioners, will be responsible for my own karma!
Presenter: Dharma Practitioner Wang, Gratitude and Namaste!
Editor: Susan and Lily
Translator: Frank
Published: 2022-11-01
References
[1]. Anzar Alam et al., 2022. The Perspective of Unani Medicine in Understanding Hyperthyroidism. Altern Ther Health Med. 2022 Dec 2;AT7489.
[2]. Amit K Gupta and Sunil Kumar. 2022. Utility of Antibodies in the Diagnoses of Thyroid Diseases: A Review Article. Cureus. 2022 Nov 8;14(11):e31233. doi: 10.7759/cureus.31233. eCollection 2022 Nov.
Statement by translator
1. The story was translated from Chinese into English by meaning, not word by word. If there is anything that is not rational or in line with the true meaning of the Chinese version, I’d like to seek forgiveness from the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Dharma protectors and Master Jun Hong Lu.
2. Author Wang was interviewed by Susan and Lily during the translation for the detailed information.
Propagation
It would be greatly appreciated if you would forward this presentation to all sentient beings you know, sick or healthy. You will accumulate immeasurable merits and virtues. Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-floor pagoda!
Would you like to change your destiny?
We will show you how to do the Five Golden Buddhist Practices of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door: (1) making vows, (2) reciting Buddhist scriptures (sutras and mantras), (3) performing life liberation, (4) reading Buddhism in Plain Terms, and (5) repenting. You will personally witness how you and your family can achieve physical and mental stability, relief from illness and grievances, wisdom growth, academic progress, career advancement, and family happiness through Dharma. It’s free of charge.
Contact
Buddhist practitioner: Lily
Email: sunnypurplelily@gmail.com
WeChat: HanJing20210820
原文如下：
学佛念经，甲亢痊愈
1982年，我出生了。我的上面有一个姐姐。因为父母想生一个男孩，而我是一个女的，所以，父母把我送人了。我4岁那年，我的第一个养父去世了。我5岁时，养母带着我改嫁，我有了第二个养父。我18岁的时候，养母去世。我28岁的时候，我第二个养父也过世了。虽然我21岁那年，我与亲生父母相认了，但是，我不尊敬他们。
我从小就知道我跟别人家的孩子不一样。常常被人欺负，被人丢石头，造就了我多愁善感、封闭内向、极度压抑的性格。我25岁结婚后，夫妻感情不好。内心痛苦、抑郁，曾经自杀过。每当我心情不好，就去找亲生父母的茬吵架，因为我把这所有的不幸都归咎于他们对我的不负责任。我恨他们。
长期的负面情绪，导致我内分泌失调。2008年，我26岁，患上了甲亢。三年后，病情愈发严重，连例假都消失了。我的身体非常虚弱，需要别人扶着我才能走路。每天，我的后背感觉像背着一张面板一样，很沉重。每天我要吃三次中草药和90多粒西药，例如：他巴唑或赛治。每周我还要做三次按摩。按摩当时见效，过后又恢复原样。我还曾接受过针灸治疗。每五天医生就往我脖子上扎一针。针要在脖子上待上一个多小时，疼得我头痛欲裂，牙也疼得受不了。好多甲亢病人因为忍受不了这样的疼痛都放弃了针疗，但我还是咬牙坚持了下来。遗憾的是，经过一年的治疗后，医生宣布：终生服药! 当时，我很沮丧，年纪轻轻就要在药物的陪伴下度过余生。
2018年春节，孩子的姑姑送来了经书等法宝，告诉我和婆婆学佛念经的好处。当时我不信，婆婆念经七天后说感觉身体轻快了很多，挺好的。婆婆让我也念经试试。
虽然孩子姑姑和婆婆都说念经好，但我还是有些半信半疑。我是抱着试试看的心理开始学着念经的。念了一个月后，我感觉后背轻松了很多，头脑也比之前清醒了不少。从那时起我就有信心了。我鼓励自己要循序渐进，要继续努力！因为那时我对佛法没有深入学习了解，所以我不懂得要许愿。我就知道一直不停地念经。我没有记录一共念了多少张小房子，也没记录一共放生了多少条鱼。到了2019年春天，我的甲亢病不知不觉地好了，而且我不用服药了。
另外，我也放下了对父母的瞋恨。母亲还对邻居夸赞我孝顺。我们夫妻关系也和睦了起来。
如有不如理不如法之处，请南无释迦牟尼佛慈悲原谅，请南无大慈大悲观世音菩萨慈悲原谅，请南无十方三世一切诸佛菩萨及龙天护法菩萨慈悲原谅，请师父慈悲原谅，请师兄们批评指正，我自己的业障自己背，不让师兄们背。
再次感恩南无释迦牟尼佛，感恩南无大慈大悲救苦救难广大灵感观世音菩萨摩诃萨，感恩南无十方三世一切诸佛菩萨及龙天护法金刚菩萨，感恩弘法度众舍身忘我的LJH师父，感恩师兄们。
分享人：王同修（素然）感恩合十
编辑：Susan，Lily
请将本文慈悲转发给疾病患者及其家属
请转发这篇文章给疾病患者及其家属，您会积累无量功德。救人一命，胜造七级浮屠！
您想改变命运吗？
我们手把手传授您观世音菩萨的心灵法门五大法宝：“许愿”、“放生”、“念经”、“看《白话佛法》”、”大忏悔”。您将亲自见证如何通过佛法让自己及家人获得身心安定、病苦解除、冤结化解、智慧增长、学业进步、事业提升、家庭幸福。
联络：Lily佛友
电邮：sunnypurplelily@gmail.com
微信：HanJing20210820