I look upon how much people suffer
Wishing Bian Que and Hua Tuo* were now here
Predestiny links us now and forever
To fulfill my wish: a medical career

 

*Bian Que and Hua Tuo: Ancient Chinese medical masters.

悬壶了愿
人间疾苦何多
扁鹊华佗难現
亘古缘牵末劫
悬壶济世了愿

Dr. Rong was born into a family that has practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for generations. She has worked as a TCM doctor and acupuncturist for more than 20 years. See her website www.drrong.co.uk for more information on her professional practice and products.

Translated by the Society.

Featured Image: Portrait of the physician Hua Tuo from a Qing Dynasty edition of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

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