I was told by people of emerging religions that they have deep karma

Good morning.
I've heard the phrase “deep karma” for a long time, but there was a woman who insistently solicited me to an emerging religion before marriage.
I was born with a chronic illness, but I was able to control it by taking medicine and living a normal life.
One day, I suddenly met a woman from an emerging religion (someone who lives in the neighborhood), and she was recruited again.
When I refused to say that I am a Buddhist, I was told, “Your mother has a deep career.” When I was suddenly told what it meant, they said, “Your mother has done bad deeds since your previous life, so you have chronic illnesses, etc. I was calmly told things I wouldn't normally say to others, such as “So it's okay if you join our religion.”
I was angry at first, but now I'm sad to be told about my mother in such a way. I'm a person of that kind of religion, so I don't think I should worry about it, but after all, why am I talking about my mother even though I'm sick myself...
Also, I continued to be solicited a lot by this person, and it wasn't until I moved that there were no solicitations. Right now, I'm putting my hands together with my ancestors at home and at temples, etc., and praying for my family along with a feeling of gratitude at temples.
Also, in essential Buddhism, is it possible for a family member to get sick or have a hard time because of “deep karma”? I've often heard from a long time ago that people will struggle in the next life due to actions in their previous life, etc., but when that happens, people who are sick are doing bad things in their previous lives...?
The bottom line is, my mom has been living without any problems since a long time ago. I'm usually positive about my chronic illness, but...
Also, the emerging religion of the woman that has been solicited cannot go to the shrine first, and all other Buddhism and religions are cults, so it's no good, etc...
What is the true meaning of deep karma and how do monks interpret it?

4 Zen Responses

Karma is thinking and thinking (intention), speaking (oral work), and doing (body work). This is called the trifecta.
There's no distinction between deep and shallow.
I think it's probably a limited interpretation within that person's religion, so I don't think you need to worry about it.
The Buddha said.
“A person's value is not determined by what they were born with, but by what they did after they were born”
Your or your mother's past lives have no meaning in your worth.
The fact that you have controlled illness with your mother and family since you were born, and that you have worked hard even in the midst of hardships is what has given birth to your value.
Please have confidence in yourself that you are valuable and don't get drawn into suspicious solicitations.
May you guys get along well cheerfully and correctly.

I have worries

We have afflictions, so it may be possible to say that they are sinful beings and have deep criminal acts.
Recruiters also have worries such as greed, anger, laziness, and pride.
Because of pride, everyone wants to think that their religion is wonderful.
If that's all, let's respond calmly.

That was painful, wasn't it?

This emerging religion is the quintessential cult.
Cults make people uneasy
It speaks ill of other religions.
They also ask for exorbitant money.

I was told something like that
I can't help but be worried
That's because it's a complete lie
Please don't worry.

Take advantage of people's anxiety

　You felt bad because you were worried. There is always something wrong with religion where people say things like “your illness is...” or “your parents are...” People get nervous when they say the weakest part of their feelings.
There are people who sometimes say, “Why did they get sick like this?” But since humans are living organisms, it is natural for people to get sick or get injured, albeit to varying degrees. Even if you look at the Buddha's Buddhist cult, people in the role of doctors, people in the role of pharmacists, and people in the role of nurses are properly similar to hospital organizations.
When it is said that it is a cause and effect from a previous life, I feel uneasy, “I wonder if that is the case,” and I begin to worry about that religion. This is almost always accompanied by religious solicitations or financial things. If your feelings don't calm down or you are bothered, please contact the family temple or here. Even in Buddhism, there is a way of thinking about things from previous lives or karma, but that doesn't make you think “your parents are...” or make you uneasy. I think religion is about being close to people and empowering them. Women are particularly sensitive to the phrase “work is deep,” so they were probably caught there. I pray that you become even more anxious and don't go towards that religion.
Religions that solicit people by making them uneasy look attractive, with advertisements and pamphlets saying that everyone is happy when they enter there. Please take a look at it with a calm eye.

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