Presentation by a fellow Dharma practitioner.
(1). My child was diagnosed with Down syndrome after birth
My daughter was born on December 6, 2016. Originally, my family was very happy, especially my husband, who said before the birth of my daughter that he wished he could have a daughter. However, when the doctor came to see the baby at home a few days after the birth, the doctor pointed out that the baby’s face and palm were different from a normal child. I didn’t care much about what the doctor said. I thought the doctor was scaring me.
My baby was sent to the hospital for a full body checkup because of jaundice. Two days before she was one month old, the doctor specifically called my husband. The doctor said the child must have Down syndrome. Then, he called me over and told me face-to-face that the baby was a psychopath. I was so baffled by what the doctor said and I replied, “You’re the one who’s a psychopath.” The doctor responded with a black face, “The test results are out. The child has Down syndrome. What is it if not neurosis? There is no cure for this disease so far, and the life expectancy is short.”
When I heard that, I immediately burst into tears and felt like the sky was falling. I couldn’t believe how such a cute baby could have Down syndrome!
(2). It is because I gave birth to the child, and I strongly disagreed with sending her away
I kept looking up information about Down syndrome on the internet, hoping to find a cure for it. During that period of time, my mother-in-law from Taiwan frequently called me, asking me what to do for my child’s future. She said it was difficult to raise a child like that, so I should send her away. My husband also stated that he wanted to throw the child out after finding out she had this disease. I said, “I will raise my own child no matter what, I will not throw her away.” Hearing my mother-in-law and husband’s words at that time my heart was cold, although I didn’t rebuke them for anything. Nevertheless, receiving such negative energy every day made me stressed.
(3). I Encountered Dharma online
One day my husband’s aunt came to my home and asked me if I wanted to try Dharma. I thought to myself, “Is this child’s disease related to our ancestors?” I felt hope. I searched online with a trying mind. Suddenly, I found a presentation on curing Down syndrome via Dharma. I quickly finished reading the article and saw the QQ number left in the article. I added the other party with the intention of trying. I thought it must be a scam, but it is true! I even got in touch with the mother of the child in the article. I was happy! I was so happy! I was grateful to the Dharma practitioner for bringing me to Buddhism!
The fellow Dharma practitioner sent me some karma videos, and I realized that my child’s disease was the retribution of bad karma. The bad karma came from the parents and the child’s past lives. The Dharma practitioner offered me Dharma treasures and scriptures, and after I received them, I couldn’t wait to recite.
(4). After the scripture recitation, I felt hope for my child
On the first day of scripture recitation, I was chilled. On the third day, I had a dream that the good teacher instructed me that the child had an affinity with the Bodhisattva in her past life. I should not worry too much. The child would be fine in the future! The dream was very real and gave me strength and confidence. I felt hope for my child.
(5). After reciting the scriptures, my gynecological conditions improved and the relationship between my husband and I became harmonious
When I started reciting scriptures, my husband was against it, saying how could reciting scriptures save a baby? So I didn’t dare recite when he was home. After reciting scriptures, my previous sleepiness and gynecological problems gradually improved. My dreams are getting better and better, and my nightmares are decreasing. I also dreamed that the aborted child was ascended away.
Later, when my husband found that I continued reciting scriptures, he said, “Since you have time to chant, come and help me in the store. I can’t do it alone.” At that time, I had to take care of the baby, do the laundry, and cook during the day. After helping him in the store, I was too busy to recite the scriptures. It was a very stressful time. I discussed the situation with a fellow practitioner, who suggested I recite the Heart Sutra and Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots. After I recited these sutras and mantras to him for a while, the situation really improved. He no longer opposed me reciting the scriptures. He even helped me buy fruits for offering to the Bodhisattva. He came alone with me every time I performed life liberation. When we ate out, he informed the waiter that I did not eat non-vegetarian food. Our relationship is getting better and better.
(6). Two months after reciting the scriptures, my mother-in-law surprisingly found that the child’s face had changed
Two months after reciting the scriptures, I had a video call with my mother-in-law. She said that the child’s face seemed to have changed and was different. I took a picture of the child to compare her with before. Originally her eyes were very dull, but now they are bright and lively. Her original palm line was broken, but now it is a unbroken line. I didn’t expect this! What surprised me even more was that the baby could smile by three months old!
The doctor said that Down syndrome babies are very susceptible to illness. However, from the beginning of my recitation, she has not been sick except for the flu. Initially, she got to bed every night until the wee hours of the morning. Now, she gets to sleep alone at 8 or 9 pm.
The first photo was taken when she was born in the first month of life. She was just diagnosed with Down syndrome. She had a dull gaze (Photo 1).
The second photo was taken 2-3 months after studying Buddhism. My mother-in-law said the child’s face had changed a lot. I was really happy, and I was more motivated to recite the scriptures (Photo 2).
The third photo was taken when I practiced Buddhism for more than six months. Her face, speech and movement have all improved significantly. As a terminal medical condition she is progressing so quickly (Photo 3)!
Finally, there is hope for the child. Down syndrome babies have a cure!
Now my husband also has confidence in the baby’s recovery. He was reluctant to hold her when he found out about her condition. Now, after seeing the changes in the baby, he never said he wants to throw her away, but played with her happily every day. He likes her more and more. When he sees that I am tired of taking care of the baby and reciting scriptures every day, he will help me look after the baby.
I believe that through practicing Buddhism and reciting scriptures, my baby’s condition will become better and better!
Presenter: Ling Ling, Zhejiang Province, China.
Source: Master Lu’s Citta Dharma Communion of North Malaya District.
Posted: 2020-03-18
Translator: Frank
STATEMENT BY EDITORS AND TRANSLATOR
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 Compassionate and Greatly Merciful Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Dharma protectors and Master Jun Hong Lu.
原文如下：
佛法改变了我孩子的容貌 : 请勿放弃每一个唐氏综合症的孩子！
同修分享：
一、孩子出生 医生诊断患了唐氏综合征：
2016年12月6日我的女儿出生了，本来一家人都很高兴的，特别是我的老公，在女儿出生前他就说希望能生一个女儿。可是老天和我们开了一个天大的玩笑，孩子出生后没几天医生来家里看宝宝，说宝宝面相和手掌和正常孩子不一样。当时医生说的时候我没有在意，觉得医生在吓我。
直到宝宝因为黄疸病送到医院做了一个全身检查，到宝宝快满月的前两天检查结果出来了，医生特地打电话给我老公说，孩子一定是唐氏综合症。然后直接把我叫过去和我说孩子就是个神经病，当时我被他说得莫名其妙，我说：“你才是神经病呢。”医生黑着脸说：“检查结果出来了。孩子是唐氏综合症，不是神经病是什么？而且这种病到目前还没有办法医治，寿命也不长。”
当时一听，我眼泪马上就流了下来，感觉天就像塌下来一样。心里一直不敢相信这么可爱的宝宝怎么会是唐氏综合症呢？！
二、孩子是我生的，坚决不同意送走孩子：
后来我就一直在网上查关于唐氏综合症的资料，希望能找到唐氏综合症的治愈资讯。那段时间婆婆每天从台湾打来电话，问我孩子将来怎么办？而且这样的孩子很难养的，让我把孩子送走。老公知道孩子有这种病后也是说要把孩子扔掉。我当时就说了；“我自己生的孩子无论如何我都要养，不会扔掉的。”听到婆婆和老公的话当时心都凉了，但我没有说他们。每天接受这样的负能量让我压力很大。
三、网路有缘认识佛法：
直到有一天老公的阿姨来到我家，问我要不要试试佛法。我当时心想，孩子这样是不是和我们祖上有关。抱着试试的心态在网上查询资料，突然看到一篇关于唐宝通过学佛唸经治愈的文章，上面还有孩子照片，感觉一下子找到了希望，我很快就把文章看完了，看到了文章上留的QQ号，抱着试试的心态加了对方。本以为是骗人的，没想到是真的！我还联络上了那篇分享里孩子的妈妈，真的好高兴！感恩师兄们带我走进佛法！
师兄们发了一些因果视讯给我看，我才明白孩子这样都是因果报应，这和父母的业障以及孩子自身前世的业障有关。师兄们结缘给了我法宝和经书，收到后我就开始迫不及待地念经了。
四、唸经后 感觉孩子有希望了：
第一天唸经的时候浑身发冷。唸经到第三天的时候就梦到善知识梦里指点，说孩子前世和观世音菩萨有缘，不用太担心，今后孩子会很好的！梦境很真实，给了我很大的力量和信心，感觉孩子有希望了。
五、唸经后 妇科病好转 夫妻关系和睦：
唸经后以前的犯困、妇科病都逐渐好起来了。而且梦境也越来越好，噩梦也少了，还梦见打胎的孩子被超度走了。刚开始唸经的时候老公是反对的，说唸经怎么可能救孩子呢。所以他在家的时候我都不敢唸经。
他看我后来还是继续唸经，就说：“既然你有时间唸经，那你来店里帮我忙吧，我一个人忙不过来。”我白天要带孩子、洗衣服、做饭，唸经本来就忙不过来，还要去店里帮忙，那就更没有时间了。那段时间压力真大。后来和一位师兄说起这个情况，那位师兄让我给老公念心经和解结咒。我给他念了一段时间的经文后，情况果然好转了，到现在也不再反对我念经了，每次还帮我买供菩萨的水果，每次去放生的时候还会陪我一起去，出去吃饭时还会关照服务员我不吃荤的，我们的关系越来越好了。
六、唸经后两个月 婆婆惊讶孩子面相变了：
唸经两个月后的一天，有一次和婆婆视讯，婆婆说怎么孩子好像面相变了，有些不一样了。我拍了孩子的照片和之前做对比，原本宝宝的眼神是很呆板的，现在眼神有神了。原来掌纹是断掌的，现在掌纹成一条线了。这是我想不到的！没想到，到了宝宝三个月的时候竟然宝宝会笑了！孩子从我念经到现在已经发生了很大的变化。
医生说唐宝宝是很容易生病的，可是从我念经开始除了感冒没怎么生过病，从原先每晚要到凌晨才睡觉到现在一到晚上八九点就自己睡觉了。
第一张照片是孩子出生后满月时拍的照片，那时孩子刚确诊为唐氏综合症，目光呆滞。
第二张照片是学佛两三个月后拍的照片，婆婆说孩子的面相变化了不少。我真的很欢喜，唸经更有动力了。
第三张照片是学佛半年多时孩子的照片，孩子面相、语言、运动都有了更大的进步。医学上的绝症进步这么快，孩子终于有希望了，唐氏综合症真的有救啊！
现在老公也对宝宝的恢复有信心了。原来知道宝宝的情况都不愿意抱她。现在看到宝宝的变化后再也没说过要扔掉她之类的话，每天都很开心地陪她玩，现在也越来越喜欢她了。而且看到我每天既要带宝宝又要念经很累，都会主动帮我带宝宝了。
我相信通过学佛唸经，宝宝的情况一定会越来越好！
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