New Taipei Animal Protection to Host Chung Yuan Dharma Service on Aug. 25

The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Disease Prevention Office is organizing a "Chung Yuan Animal Joint Dharma Service - Praying for Blessings for All Beings" on August 25 at the Banqiao Animal Home. The event, led by Master Guo Xiu of Fo Guang Shan Jin Guang Temple, aims to pray for the health and safety of living animals and to offer blessings for those that have passed away.

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Modern pets are considered family by most owners, leading to increased demand for funeral services after their passing.

Participation is free and open to the public, including their pets. Those who register and attend will receive a limited-edition "Blessing Gift Bag" containing pet food, canned food, health supplements, and pest control products. The Dharma service is part of the Chung Yuan Festival, also known as the Ullambana Festival in Buddhism, which embodies the spirit of compassion and saving all beings.

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The Dharma service will pray for the health and safety of living animals and offer blessings for those that have passed away.

The event seeks to deepen societal respect for life and care for animals through the Buddhist principle of compassionate protection of life. Registration is now open, with limited spots available. Interested individuals can find more information through the registration link, the Animal Protection Office's official website, or their Facebook page.

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The Chung Yuan Festival, known as the Ullambana Festival in Buddhism, embodies the spirit of compassion and saving all beings.