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Buddhist dog prays for worldly desires - 03-24-2008, 09:30 AM



NAHA, Japan (AFP) - - 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.

"Clasping hands is a basic action of Buddhist prayer to show appreciation. He may be showing his thanks for treats and walks," he said.

Conan, a two-year-old male with long, black hair and a brown collar, sits next to Yoshikuni in front of the altar and looks right up at the statue of a Buddhist deity.

When the priest starts chanting and raises his clasped hands, Conan also raises his paws and joins them at the tip of his nose.

Visitors to the temple look on with curiosity.

"It's so funny that he does it," said Kazuko Oshiro, 71, who has frequented the temple for more than 25 years.

"He gets angry when somebody else sits on his favourite spot. He must be thinking that it's his special place," Oshiro said.

Conan, originally a temple pet, has become so popular that people come in to take pictures almost every week, the priest said.

Yoshikuni estimated that the temple receives 30 percent more visitors, especially young tourists, than it would otherwise.

"I'm glad that people feel more comfortable visiting the temple because of Conan," he said as he jokingly joined his hands and bowed to the dog.

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Haha, and who said only humans could have a god?
It's nice to see animals picking up our customs without being told once in a while. xD


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Wow that is so intresting about Conan praying especially as he is a dog. If I had the chance I would probably go see Conan and the Buddist temple as well. Thanks for posting it. I found something intresting today.

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05-30-2008, 01:38 AM

I bet that dog knows something we don't know. <<
Dun dun dunnnn.



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05-30-2008, 04:32 AM

Wish my puppy would do that X_x he's going to hell . . . . just like its owner lol.
Did anyone read the Wallstreet journal about the dogs in russia? some guy did a whole report on how strays in russia are getting smarter and are becoming more independent.
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I bet that dog knows something we don't know. <<
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lol i bet it does
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05-31-2008, 11:42 AM

That is just too cute...looks big for a chihuahua though.
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