Buddhist dog prays for worldly desires

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Buddhist dog prays for worldly desires

From: Agence France-Presse

March 23, 2008

BUDDHISTS clasp their palms together to pray for enlightenment, but Conan, a chihuahua, appears to have more worldly motivations.
The dog has become a popular attraction at a Japanese temple after learning to imitate the worshippers around him.
'Conan started to pose in prayer like us whenever he wanted treats,' said Joei Yoshikuni, a priest at Jigenin temple on the southern island of Okinawa.

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Welcome to the University Buddhist Club

Hello Everyone~

Welcome to the University Buddhist Club

The University Buddhist Club is a sub division of BLIA-YAD WA. It stands for Buddha's Light International Association – Young Adult Division of Western Australia. We are a part of a greater global Buddhist organisation called Buddha's Light International Association. (BLIA)

Hence the notifications you receive, would be directed at all YAD members, regardless whether or not you are from UWA.
To welcome all of you, we are organising an Orientation BBQ this coming saturday.

8th March, 280 guildford Road, Maylands
Starts 10.30pm till 2.30pm
And it only cost you $3

The idea is such, that we would have the opportunity to introduce all of you to us and what we do~ :D
After meeting at the temple, we will head to a bbq spot nearby where we can all enjoy the afternoon and get to know each other.

PLS RSVP us, and let us know if you can make it.
It helps us estimate the amount of food we need to prepare. ;)
In case you need help/ transport getting there, please contact us as well.
We would try our best to assist you.

Contact:
Cheech : chee.chun.foo@gmail.com 0423383543


Thank you very much, i hope to see you around.

With Loving Kindness,
Ser Ley
YAD President