Karma and genetic diseases from a Buddhist perspective

Abstract

         The book "Karma and genetic diseases from a Buddhist perspective” mentions the Buddha said that if anyone thinks that all diseases or injuries are caused by karma, it is a misunderstanding. Karma is just one of the factors. According to the teachings of Buddhism, diseases can be caused by many factors, such as changes in the weather, irregular exercise, and assault, as well as karma. Buddhism divides the laws of nature into five types: 1) Utuni-niyāna, the natural law of the environment, such as the weather, changes in temperature, and the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. 2) Pisā-niyāna, the natural law of plants. 3) Citta-niyāna, the natural law of the mind. 4) Kamma-niyāna, the natural law of human actions caused by intention or intention, i.e. the process of manifesting the results of intention. 5) Dhamma-niyaṇa, the general law of cause and effect, i.e. all things arise and cease according to causes and conditions, are impermanent, suffering, and non-self.