The Divine Physician's True Medicine: Healing the Heart and Mind
An Interview with the Legendary Physician Hua Tuo
Recorded at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
This is a record of an interview with the legendary physician Hua Tuo, who sought Spiritual Deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Nature. This account reflects upon his life approximately 1,800 years ago. Recorded by the chief interviewer, Venerable FaRu, on March 9, 2026.
Hua Tuo speaks:
"Namo Amituofo. I am Hua Tuo. It is a profound honour to share my reflections from the Western Land of Dharma Nature. In the world of the living, I was known as a physician, but looking back from this vantage point, I realise that the true essence of healing was always far beyond the reach of needles and herbs. Think about it—what is but a temporary vessel? If we only treat the vessel and ignore the occupant, have we truly healed anything at all?"
The Highest Medical Skill
"Practitioner Su often reminds us that the Buddha's teachings are, at their core, a form of education—a fundamental Dharma designed to cultivate and refine the human heart. I must add, with the clarity that only this realm provides, that the Buddha's teachings are not merely education; they are the highest, most profound medical skill in existence. Just as everyone rightfully calls Namo Amituofo the 'Great King of Medicine,' anyone who truly learns and embodies the Buddha's teachings is learning this supreme medical art. It is a skill that does not merely treat the symptoms of the physical shell; it heals the spirit itself, allowing one to be liberated from the relentless cycle of aging, sickness, and death.
This path can be promoted far and wide, allowing more people to recognise the brilliance of the Buddha's medical wisdom, thereby halting the decay of aging and avoiding the onset of illness. While death is a process that the physical body must inevitably undergo, the spirit—the true essence of who we are—does not die. Like me, Hua Tuo, although my physical body met its end in a cold prison cell, my spirit instantly ascended to the space of the Medical Deities. This is the ultimate proof that the spirit is eternal. However, I must caution you: not dying does not mean one can escape the constraints of space or the lingering weight of suffering. True liberation requires the guidance of Namo Amituofo."
The Root of My Healing
"To practise medicine is to heal the heart, not merely the body. When the heart is revealed and set free from the shackles of greed, anger, and ignorance, the body naturally finds its path to recovery. My reputation as a 'divine physician' is but an empty title, a label bestowed by those who saw only the surface. The true King of Medicine is none other than Namo Amituofo. There is an old saying: 'A belly full of poetry and books brings a natural elegance.' This 'elegance'—or 'Hua'—is the very same character found in my name, Hua Tuo, and it points directly to the source of my medical knowledge. In truth, Hua Tuo was not my original name, but it matters little. I used this name throughout my life as I travelled to heal others, and it is the name that has been passed down through history."
"After reading extensively, I came to understand this principle. Whether through the ancient teachings of ritual and music, the classics that guide the heart toward goodness, or the various herbal pharmacopoeias, it is not difficult to discover that the true principles of pharmacology and medicine are aimed at healing the human heart. Herbal medicine is merely an external aid for the body’s physical condition. If the heart is not upright, or if it is filled with evil thoughts and deviant ideas, the root of the illness can never be truly removed from within."
The Root of All Suffering
"The true source of illness is rarely understood by people. They notice a symptom and then scramble to deduce the cause. However, they almost always seek these causes externally, rather than addressing the problems within their own hearts or the flaws in their personalities. Seeking the root of illness outwardly will never yield results. One must improve the deviations in one’s body and mind to improve the condition and thoroughly eradicate the disease. Otherwise, no matter how much medicine or herbs are administered, it only alleviates the symptoms temporarily; it cannot provide a lasting cure. Having studied the classics and herbal texts, I understood this deeply. Therefore, whenever I practised medicine, I always spent more time understanding a patient’s lifestyle, habits, personality, and how they interacted with others and viewed the world. Based on their symptoms, I would infer the true root of their illness and combine my medical treatment with words of counsel to help them truly change. If the patient was willing to listen and make genuine changes, the illness could be cured."
The Necessity of Inner Change
"However, if they merely humoured me or went through the motions, hoping to rely on medication without changing their heart, the illness would soon return. Even if they continued to seek my treatment, it only provided me with more opportunities to counsel them. Whether they could truly take those words to heart depended on their own destiny. Some patients were cured because they had suffered long enough to be willing to examine their own problems and adjust their ways. My external treatments gave them the confidence that they were being helped, and they began to believe that their own transformation, combined with medical care, was truly effective."
The Hidden Sight
"Many of my peers did not understand why my treatments seemed so plain, why the herbs I used were not rare or expensive, and why my acupuncture techniques were not particularly complex, yet I could always prescribe the right medicine and treat the most difficult cases. I will not hide it from you: the root of the illness and the affected area can be discerned from the patient’s appearance and their reactions. There are interferences that the physical eyes cannot see. At the time, I dared not speak of this, lest I be labelled a practitioner of sorcery. Yet, in reality, one can see from a person’s posture and appearance that the affected area differs from that of a healthy person, allowing for targeted treatment."
The Sensitivity of the Spirit
"Think about it—when a person is plagued by , their spirit is not at peace. This lack of peace manifests physically. It is like a shadow that clings to the body, dimming the light of one's original nature. I could see these shadows. I could see the heaviness of their karmic burden. When I treated them, I was not just treating flesh and blood; I was negotiating with the unseen, trying to soothe the grievances that had taken root in their lives. It was a delicate balance. If I could help the patient realise their own faults and sincerely repent, the karmic creditors would often soften their stance. It was never just about the needles or the decoctions; it was about the reconciliation of the soul. Namo Amituofo."
The Weight of a Physician's Burden
"I once tried to force a cure on patients who were unwilling to adjust their hearts. While treating their affected areas, I would immediately feel the same symptoms in the corresponding parts of my own body. This confirmed that I had identified the correct area, but it also warned me that if a patient refused to change their personality, their heart, and their deviant thoughts into upright ones, my forced treatment would meet with great resistance and even cause me to suffer the same symptoms. This was a serious matter. It meant that medicine is not a casual act; it must follow certain natural laws. A physician’s skill is not omnipotent; one cannot treat patients or restore them to health at will. It is a dance between the physician, the patient, and the unseen karmic forces that govern our existence.
The Laws of Nature and the Divine Path
This has always been my understanding. The classics written by the ancient sages confirm this: one must follow the natural laws and the ancient ways; one must not act against the heavens. I confirmed this through my own practice. As my fame grew, it was not because my medical skills were superior, but because I could immediately judge whether a patient could be healed and whether they were worth my effort and sacrifice. For those who could be healed, I would treat them without hesitation, and their transformation often had a positive impact on society. True change is the key to a lasting cure. For me, this was effortless, and the result was the title of ‘Divine Physician’ bestowed upon me by the people. But let me tell you, the title meant little compared to the weight of the lives I could not save.
The Secret Behind the Reputation
Everything I treated was successful. But for those who could not be cured or were unwilling to change, I would use clever methods to avoid treating them. This is the secret behind my reputation that was never made public. There were a few famous negative examples, such as Governor Chen Deng and Prime Minister Cao. People might think that because I wandered the world and was often hard to find, these patients could not be cured in time. In truth, these patients had such stubborn personalities that my medical skills could not change or reverse their conditions. Their illnesses were deeply rooted, and I lacked the ability to persuade them to improve. When I was summoned by them, I spoke plainly, explaining that the root of their illness had not been truly eradicated. They were trapped in their own cycle of rebirth, blinded by their own power and pride.
The Reality of Karmic Creditors
You see, the illness is often just the surface. Beneath it, there are the karmic creditors—the spirits of those we have wronged in this life or in past lives. They are not just 'ghosts'; they are the manifestation of our own past actions, the Law of Cause and Effect in motion. When I looked at a patient, I did not just see flesh and bone; I saw the debts they owed. If they were unwilling to repent, if they were unwilling to chant Namo Amituofo and seek the light of the Western Pure Land, then no needle or decoction could save them. It was a tragedy to witness, time and time again. I spent my life trying to bridge the gap between the physical suffering of the body and the spiritual suffering of the soul. It is only now, looking back from the perspective of the Dharma, that I realise how much more I could have done if I had known the power of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre and the deliverance of Namo Amituofo. Namo Amituofo."
"Even when I administered acupuncture or provided simple prescriptions to alleviate their symptoms, it did not mean the underlying disease had been eradicated. Their ingrained habits and character traits remained unchanged; their self-destructive behaviours persisted, and their tempers were constantly in flux—all of which inflicted further, irreparable harm upon their physical forms. In those days, people possessed no understanding of the spirit realm, nor were they aware of the existence of karmic creditors. Yet, within the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the profound concepts of 'cultivating the heart' and 'nurturing the body' were already firmly established. One must strive for the middle path, where Yin and Yang exist in perfect harmony, allowing the Qi and blood to circulate without obstruction. One must avoid the extremes of heat or cold; one must seek a delicate balance to ensure the body functions with stability."
"The therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine have always been focused on warming the body if it is too cold, or cooling it if it is too dry. If one could combine these physical treatments with the spiritual balance of the heart, the body could be regulated with far greater efficacy. However, patients suffering from deeply rooted, chronic illnesses rarely understood this. They perpetually sought to rely on the reputation of a 'Divine Physician' to eradicate their ailments, all while continuing to indulge in their evil thoughts, selfishness, and deviant actions. This is not only unacceptable from a medical standpoint, but the ancient classics explicitly state that such a mindset is a direct path to self-destruction. A patient who is determined to cling to their own destruction cannot be saved, even by the most divine of physicians. I hinted at this truth to those burdened with deep-seated illnesses; the Prime Minister and the Governor were well-known examples of this tragedy. Yet, there were countless others just like them, lost in their own delusions, refusing to see that the root of their suffering was not in their blood or their organs, but in the darkness of their own hearts."
The Heavy Price of Interference
"I also attempted to treat several influential figures who possessed the potential to make a genuine difference in their respective regions, but I suffered immensely for my efforts. The Prime Minister was a powerful warlord of his era. I kept harbouring the hope that if I could make him understand the fundamental principle of 'adjusting the heart and correcting one’s deviant thoughts and actions,' it might have brought much-needed relief to the country. However, his illness was far too deeply rooted. No matter how I endeavoured to persuade him, he remained utterly incapable of understanding. I told him plainly that his illness was nearly impossible to cure because the focus had to be on adjusting his heart and character; without genuine, internal change, no cure was possible. He refused to adopt my approach, and after I departed, his illness inevitably recurred, and he repeatedly summoned me back. But how could a disease that was fundamentally incurable ever have a positive outcome? This is the tragic reality of a deeply rooted illness. It would not improve simply because of my medical techniques. Eventually, I had to avoid his summons, which ultimately led to my imprisonment and death. It was a bitter end, but in hindsight, it was the only logical conclusion to a life spent trying to fix the branches while ignoring the rot in the roots."
"In truth, I realised that after many years of practice, I was not entirely upright in my own heart. Sometimes, I carried a trace of selfishness—whether it was the desire for the achievement and fame that accompanied healing others, or the arrogance of forcing a cure on patients who were not yet ready to be healed. These negative seeds accumulated and became the primary reason for my own decline. The case of the Prime Minister serves as a stark warning. Treating him forced me to bear the karmic consequences of his deviant actions in the world, and I died in prison at the age of sixty-three. Before I passed, I desperately wanted to pass on my medical skills, but I was also resigned to my fate. After all, learning my techniques is not the same as learning my true medicine. True medicine lies in the healing of the human heart. Think about it—what is the use of a needle if the heart remains filled with poison? What is the use of a decoction if the mind is constantly brewing resentment?"
The Limitations of Modern Medicine
"Think about it—how many doctors today truly look at the heart? They focus on the symptoms, the blood tests, the scans, and the chemical interventions. They treat the shell, but they ignore the soul. They ignore the karmic debt that manifests as the very illness they are trying to suppress. It is like trying to put out a forest fire with a single cup of water while someone else is constantly pouring gasoline on the flames. It is futile! It is absolutely terrifying to see how many people today are walking down the same path of ignorance, thinking that medicine is a magic wand that can erase the consequences of a lifetime of greed, anger, and ignorance. Without the light of the Dharma, without the deliverance of Namo Amituofo, medicine is merely a temporary delay of the inevitable. I see this now from the Western Pure Land, and it breaks my heart to see so many still trapped in that cycle of suffering. They run to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, seeking a miracle, but they must first learn to let go of the very things that made them sick in the first place. Namo Amituofo."
There were those who, upon being refused my care, would label me as eccentric, or perhaps even arrogant. I paid them no mind. In truth, such labels served me well; they made it far easier to turn them away. Their ailments were not merely physical; they were deeply rooted in their own conduct, and they lacked the capacity—or perhaps the willingness—to understand that true healing must begin from within. As a physician, I felt the weight of my duty, and I would often try to persuade them to change their ways. Yet, if they remained stubborn, or worse, if they used my medical skills as a crutch to continue their deviant, harmful behaviours, I would distance myself entirely. I refused to be an accomplice to their self-destruction. By withholding my treatment, I was not being cruel; I was offering them the only chance they had to finally look inward and wake up to the reality of their own karmic condition.
The Realm of the Medical Deities
When I finally departed from the physical realm, my spirit was not bound by the usual constraints of the afterlife. Because I had spent my life with a singular, unwavering heart—a heart dedicated to the salvation of the world through the art of medicine—I found myself entering the realm of the 'Medical Deities.' Even there, my work continued. I sought out physicians who shared my spirit—those who possessed a truly benevolent heart—and I endeavoured to assist them in their practice. I took every opportunity to guide them, helping them to grasp the profound natural principles that a true healer must uphold. I taught them that to heal the body, one must first heal the heart, for the body is but a reflection of the spirit's state. As I traversed the vast expanse of the last millennium, acting as a guide from the spirit realm, I began to notice a troubling trend: in these modern times, my influence has waned. Though there remain many doctors in China who possess a truly benevolent heart, the modern medical system and the prevailing environment have become a cage. They are given so little room to act, so little space to truly heal.
Throughout the ages, medical systems have taken many forms, yet the underlying struggle remains the same. Time and again, I have seen medical resources fall under the iron grip of the authorities or the wealthy, or become monopolised by guilds that care more for profit than for the patient. In such eras, medicine is reduced to a mere trade, a way to make a living, and the sacred duty of healing the human heart is relegated to an afterthought. That single step—the shift from healing to profit—is a chasm of vast, tragic proportions. Look at modern medicine: it advocates treating the head when it aches and the foot when it pains. For every isolated symptom, they rush to prescribe a 'special' drug. But let me tell you, this is not a treatment of the heart; it is a superficial band-aid on a festering wound. Such methods can never hope to eradicate the root of the illness. Instead, the side effects of these powerful, synthetic drugs place an even greater, more toxic burden on the human body. Many within the medical field are well aware of this, yet they justify it with cold logic: as long as the side effects fall within an 'acceptable range' and the drug passes their clinical experiments, they deem it safe to use. Think about it—is that truly healing?
The Hidden World of Spirits
They fail to realise that the true cost of these drugs cannot be measured by a single, immediate reaction. When a patient consumes these substances or undergoes such treatments over a long period, the 'drug roots'—the toxic residue—accumulate deep within the human body. This accumulation inevitably gives rise to a host of new, complex illnesses that these doctors never even consider. Watching this from the vantage point of the spirit realm, I can only sigh in deep sorrow. There is a barrier between our worlds, and their hearts are no longer in sync with the natural laws I once upheld, so my warnings cannot reach them. I see so many young, bright-eyed medical students who enter the field with a genuine, burning desire to save the world. Yet, as they are slowly ground down by the modern medical environment, they are influenced, compromised, and eventually, they forget their original intention. It is a tragedy of the highest order. It is a great, great pity.
Regardless of one's pursuit in the field of medicine, if the practice deviates from the fundamental laws of nature, the consequences will inevitably circle back to the practitioner. It is a profound irony, is it not? Throughout history, one can observe that many authorities in the medical field have eventually succumbed to the very diseases they spent their lives specialising in. How could such esteemed, professional doctors not realise that they were suffering from the very conditions they sought to cure? This is not to suggest that treating such illnesses will always result in the physician’s own suffering; rather, the essential prerequisite is that one must be able to align oneself with the natural principles and laws of the universe. If a patient cannot adjust their own heart and change their inner state, it is impossible to forcibly excise the root of the illness. It simply does not conform to the natural laws of existence. Many ancient Taoist texts, the I Ching, and the Inner Canon have long spoken of these truths. While many scholars of both Chinese and Western medicine are aware of these concepts, they often fail to grasp the true essence of them.
The Clarity of the Dharma-Nature Land
When I was finally saved by the compassionate vow of Practitioner Su and the twelve golden lights of Namo Amituofo during the deliverance of various spaces in China, I was brought to the Dharma-Nature Land. This realm is radiant and far higher in level than the space of the Medical Deities. How do I know this? It is in the absolute transparency of this space. In the realm of the Medical Deities, I could perceive the transparency of various dimensions; the purer and simpler they were, the higher their level. Conversely, the darker, greyer, or deeper a space appeared, the more complex and profound it was—which, for me, was a darker, more obscured type of existence. Now, residing in the Dharma-Nature Land, I understand that those dark spaces were merely manifestations of personal attachments or demon nature. In the bright, pure magnetic field of the Dharma-Nature Land, my spirit is clearer and more transparent than ever before. I am now able to learn truths that I could never have perceived in my original space. I continue to uphold the mission of saving the world, and I have come to understand that the symptoms and anomalies I observed in the past were actually the result of the dark magnetic fields within the spaces where cells are generated.
Every space within a space is much like the one I currently inhabit; every dimension contains countless beings, and the magnetic fields and thoughts of these beings bring about profound changes in the physical body. The brightness or darkness of a patient’s own heart and character directly affects the brightness or darkness of the beings within their body, their internal space, and their overall magnetic field. Once the beings within the body manifest with a grey magnetic field, it is a clear sign that the patient’s own thoughts have deviated from the path. This deviation attracts and awakens these grey beings, which then begin to interfere with the function of every cell and even the internal organs. Once this function is unbalanced and the harmony of Yin and Yang is disrupted, the body can no longer maintain its health. Consequently, various symptoms appear externally—redness, swelling, pain, soreness, weakness, dizziness, spasms, blurred vision, and so on. Patients often cannot fathom the cause; they only know that a part of their body is abnormal and must be treated with medicine. However, they cannot truly understand the existence of these ‘beings’ in the cell space, and how their presence and influence damage their organs.
Namo Amituofo: The Great King of Medicine
Think about it—if the root cause is spiritual, how can a physical pill alone resolve it? It is like trying to clear a muddy river by merely skimming the surface. Only by chanting Namo Amituofo can one truly cleanse the magnetic field of the body and restore the original purity of the soul. Namo Amituofo is the ultimate physician, the Great King of Medicine, who heals not just the flesh, but the very that gives rise to the illness. I have seen the light of Namo Amituofo dissolve the deepest shadows within the human body, and it is a miracle that transcends all human medical understanding. I am forever grateful to have been delivered from the darkness, and I pray that all who suffer may find their way to this light.
"Namo Amituofo is the Great King of Medicine. You may have seen this in Buddhist scriptures, but most people think it is empty talk or a hollow praise of the Buddha. In reality, it is not so, because true illness comes from the many dark beings within the body, and only the Buddha, as the Great King of Medicine, can resolve the conflict with these beings, making them willing to stop their negative influence on the body. Those who are willing can even leave the body and be reborn elsewhere. This is the principle of eradicating illness from the root. Even aging and death are influenced by these spirits. Without the teachings of Namo Amituofo, I would still be half-ignorant. Even after staying in the realm of the Medical Deities for so long, I knew of the existence of spirits, but I could not understand that the density of these spirits and the entanglement of over many lifetimes were so profound."
The Hidden Multitude Within
"It was only after coming to the Dharma-Nature Land that I deeply understood the problem of spirits is not as simple as I imagined. The physical discomfort I felt after forcibly saving patients who were unwilling to adjust their hearts came from the backlash of these spirits. At first, I imagined one or two dark magnetic fields and spirits taking revenge on me, but what I ignored was that there are not just one or two such spirits in the body. Do not be too shocked: there are as many spirits as there are cells in the body. And for every sub-structure and sub-construction of those cells, there are as many spirits, even down to the most subtle structures. You can imagine how many spirits are within the body. I cannot answer this number; with my current sensitivity, I still cannot observe it completely. I can only say that the Buddha’s teachings are truly vast; only the Buddha can clearly see every single being."
The Universal Buddha
"Hearing Practitioner Su give Dharma talks, calling Namo Amituofo the ‘Universal Buddha,’ I did not pay much attention at first and did not quite understand the meaning. But after I understood that the countless cells and sub-structures within the body are all beings, and that Namo Amituofo’s ‘Universal Buddha’ body can encompass them all—when the time is ripe for these beings to be saved, Namo Amituofo’s body appears in that space, breaks through the limitations of space, and saves these spirits, bringing them into the Dharma-Nature Land. The space I was in before was a relatively obscure and hidden divine space, and it was Practitioner Su’s deliverance, carrying Namo Amituofo to break through space, that gave me the opportunity to leave."
A Regret Across Time
"It is a pity that Hua Tuo did not have the opportunity to encounter the Buddha’s teachings while alive. To be precise, I did not have the opportunity to encounter the great Dharma of Namo Amituofo. Although I heard that a new religion from the Western Regions was beginning to spread in some areas, it did not attract my attention. After all, it was a religion; I did not think it would be helpful for medicine. Instead, I focused on classical books, believing that the writings of the ancient sages were better at improving the human heart and helpful for medicine. Now I know that the Buddha’s teachings are the true, great medicine that addresses the human heart and prescribes the right medicine at the root of the illness. This also breaks the long-standing misconception that ‘Buddhism is a religion.’"
The Highest Medical Skill
"Think about it—what is the highest medical skill? It is not merely stitching flesh or brewing herbs. It is the ability to resolve the grievances of the soul, to clear the karmic obstructions that manifest as physical decay. When I look back at my life, I see a man who was skilled with the knife but blind to the spirit. Now, in the light of Namo Amituofo, I see that the true surgery is the surgery of the heart, performed by the Buddha’s . I am humbled, truly humbled, to have finally found the medicine that cures not just the body, but the very cycle of suffering itself. Namo Amituofo."
Practitioner Su has always maintained that the Buddha’s teachings are not merely a religion, but a profound form of education—the fundamental Dharma designed to educate, purify, and elevate the human heart. I must add, with the clarity of one who has walked the path of healing for millennia, that the Buddha’s teachings are far more than simple education; they represent the highest, most absolute medical skill in existence. Just as the entire universe refers to Namo Amituofo as the ‘Great King of Medicine,’ anyone who truly studies and internalises the Buddha’s teachings is, in essence, learning this supreme medical art.
This practice does not merely heal the physical form, allowing one to transcend the relentless cycle of aging, sickness, and death; it can be promoted and shared, allowing countless others to recognise the brilliance of the Buddha’s medical skills. By doing so, we can effectively halt the decay of the spirit and avoid the suffering of illness. While death is a process the physical body must inevitably undergo, the spirit itself is eternal. Like me, Hua Tuo, although my physical body perished in a cold prison cell, my spirit instantly ascended to the celestial space of the Medical Deities. This is the ultimate proof that the spirit does not die. However, I must clarify: not dying does not mean one has escaped the limitations of space or the lingering echoes of suffering.
The Limitations of Mortal Medicine
If Namo Amituofo had not established the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the spirits of the departed would truly have nowhere to go. Practitioner Su has opened the hidden spaces of China’s five thousand—or perhaps even ten thousand—years of history, and she has found that, without this refuge, all spirits are left wandering, lost and without a home. As a physician who spent a lifetime dedicated to the craft, I had this realisation long ago. No matter how diligently I treated my patients, no matter how precise my acupuncture or how potent my herbal decoctions, people could never truly avoid the inevitable process of aging, sickness, and death. My medicine could only delay the inevitable; it could never resolve it at the root.
Think about it—what was the true purpose of my medical skills in the world? If these fundamental problems cannot be solved at the source, even the most renowned doctor and the most brilliant medical techniques seem weak and hollow in their meaning. I am profoundly fortunate to have encountered the Great King of Medicine’s method: the chanting of Namo Amituofo. Now, residing in the , I finally understand that this is the fundamental method that can truly help the multitudes suffering from illness in the world. It is the only medicine that cures the root of the disease.
A Call to Modern Physicians
I sincerely hope that those physicians who truly possess the heart to heal others—those with benevolent hearts and genuine skills—can understand that the compassion of this Great King of Medicine is the only method capable of saving sentient beings. I hope you can learn with an open mind, put down your pride and your prejudices regarding your own medical achievements, and truly open yourselves to learn anew. The method of the Great King of Medicine will allow you to make breakthroughs in medicine that you never thought possible.
In truth, the point is not what level of worldly recognition you achieve, but whether you can truly help people thoroughly escape the predicament of aging, sickness, and death. This is what a physician should truly strive for. Thank you, Namo Amituofo. Thank you, Practitioner Su, for giving me, Hua Tuo, the precious opportunity to introduce my medical career and share this truth. The many legends and various interpretations of my life in the world do not affect my true heart for practising medicine. However, the spread of the ‘Divine Physician’ identity has only added to my responsibility and my obligation to counsel the world. Therefore, I take this opportunity to speak to the world, hoping that everyone can have a new realisation and find the path to true healing.
Gratitude to Namo Amituofo, gratitude to Practitioner Su.
Namo Amituofo.
Hua Tuo
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