Karma and the causes of illness

Karma is but one cause of illness. There are other causes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, immoderate eating, drinking, smoking, disorders of the four elements, autoimmune disease, collagen vascular disease etc. A karmic cause of disease can only be cured by the excellent medicine of the Lotus Sutra [Namu Myoho renge kyo]. Diseases without a karmic cause may be cured by physicians, healthcare providers, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, oxygen therapy, acupuncture, manipulation, surgery etc. Since SGI destroys the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, it destroys the ability of Buddhism to cure karmic disease (and to lessen karmic retribution).