Oh Buddhas & Bodhisattvas of the 10 directions and the three times,
Please protect and guide Siwa on her journey.
May she be free from fear and from clinging to this life.
May she have a favorite rebirth.
-Tibetan chant
Siwa, 2/14/1996 - 11/16/2009; photo taken about an hour before she passed away
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Tags: Buddhist prayer, canine melanoma, euthanasia, Siwa
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Rest in peace, sweet girl.
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A short note to say thank you for your this blog entry.
Over the past couple of days, I began searching out some Dharma-based comfort over my dog’s imminent euthanasia. I found your post and printed a copy of the prayer on a slip of paper for my pocket.
Through barely controlled tears, I read this aloud to my beloved dog, Stingl, several times as she lay sedated and breathing softly in my lap. We sat together on a blanket on the floor of our vet’s examination room.
That prayer gave me some sense of focus and mindfulness as I said goodbye to my dog for the last time.
Stingl
1995 – 2010
I love you
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trish Reply:
April 27th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
@T.J. Mahaffey, I’m glad it was able to give you comfort.
I can’t take credit for this prayer though. I found it as well through another site: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/09/tibetan-buddhism-what-do-to-when-your-pet-dies/.
My condolences…what you went through is one of the hardest things any pet parent will ever have to go through. I am sure your Stingl felt your love through it all.
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Thank you. I had to say goodbye to my best friend, Molly the German Shepherd today. It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make… but I know in my heart and soul it was the right one. It was compassionate to allow her to leave this world.
I held my Molly as she passed and fed her as many treats as she could eat as she passed. It was as good as it could have been.
Thank you for this.
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Dear Ones:
I am an Energy Healer who has worked with many animals at all stages of their lives. Thank you for this site, these prayers and your compassion. Many times, it is when our beloved animal companions are dying is when their teachings come through the strongest. They truly teach and inspire us….and we give back love, compassion, and caring.
All Love,
Padme A’Tea (Tashi Drolma)
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