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DESCRIPTION:The Nalandra Institute invites you to:\nThe 14th Annual Animal 
 Blessing\nDate: Sunday 5 October 2025&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Time: 10am to 
 2pmLocation:&nbsp\;Quang Minh Temple\, 18 Burke St\, Braybrook\nThis year 
 is Nalandra’s 14th Annual Animal Blessing\, and we are thrilled to join a 
 global celebration of the 100th anniversary of World Animal Day. We are ho
 noured to partner with the Vietnamese Buddhist community at Quang Minh Tem
 ple\, who will generously host this year's blessing in Braybrook. This wil
 l be our biggest celebration yet\, with a blending of traditions and the g
 oal of encouraging World Animal Day in a Buddhist way on a grand scale. We
  will dedicate the day to animals in all situations—pets\, sick or elderly
  animals\, and those in slaughterhouses—by reciting the Medicine Buddha an
 d Amitabha Buddha mantras and prayers to send them blessings.\nThe blessin
 g of individual animals will be conducted by the three Buddhist masters fr
 om three traditions: His Eminence Zimo’g Rinpoche (Tibetan\, Nalandra)\, V
 enerable Phuoc Tan (Vietnamese\, Quang Ming Temple) and Venerable Chi Kwan
 g (Korean\, Seon Temple Kinglake). Each animal will receive blessed food t
 o take home and a blessing cord to carry the blessings through life.\nWe i
 nvite everyone—pet owners and animal lovers alike—to join us in a heartfel
 t tribute to the unconditional love and trust our animal companions offer.
  This day is our chance to come together\, regardless of our dietary choic
 es or whether we own a pet\, to dedicate our compassion to these treasured
  beings. We will honor those who have passed\, pray for those seeking a lo
 ving home\, and show gratitude to our current companions by welcoming them
  as special guests. Animals who can’t attend or who are deceased can be in
 cluded in the blessing by registering their names on our website. Animals 
 that are attending can be registered at the event.\nThis event is entirely
  non-profit. All proceeds raised will be channeled directly to selected an
 imal charities\, ensuring your support goes directly to where it is needed
  most. The beneficiaries this year are Animal Aid Coldstream\, Macclesfiel
 d CFA Large Animal Rescue\, and World Wildlife Fund- Australia.\nPROGRAM\n
 \n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n10:00am Registration\n11:00am Blessing ceremony\n12:30p
 m Free vegetarian Lunch\n\n\nPlease invite your friends\, family\, childre
 n\, and pets to receive Buddha's blessing. This will be a day filled with 
 joy and community\, with a free vegetarian lunch and refreshments.\nClick 
 here for more information. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/ev
 ent/2434-annual-animal-blessing-nalandra-institute
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LOCATION:Quang Minh Temple\, 18 Burke St\, Braybrook VIC 3019 (18 Burke St\
 , Braybrook VIC 3019\, Australia)
SUMMARY:Annual Animal Blessing: Nalandra Institute
URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2434-annual-animal-b
 lessing-nalandra-institute
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