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Animal Blessing Ceremony 2026

Topic

Society

Subtopic

Community stories

Identity and values

Multiculturalism

30 June 2026

Learn more about Thekchen Choling’s Animal Blessing Ceremony, and how it brings people together in unexpected ways!

Thumbnail for the “On The Ground” series showing a turtle receiving a blessing from a Buddhist monk during an animal blessing ceremony. Large text reads “On The Ground” with the subtitle “A Blessing for Pets?”.

Learn more about thekchencholingsg’s Animal Blessing Ceremony, and how it brings people together in unexpected ways! 🫶🏻

On The Ground Episode 1: Blessing Singa-paw

You’d probably expect to see prayers and candles during Vesak Day. But maybe not dogs, cats, and even turtles lining up for blessings.

On our first episode of On The Ground, as we learn more about Thekchen Choling's Animal Blessing Ceremony, and how it brings people together in unexpected ways

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