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Prayer for the Animals
Albert Schweitzer
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Although Albert Schweitzer was not a Buddhist, he was a selfless, compassionate human being who reflected the very essense of Buddhist philosophy in every aspect of his life. In Reverence for Life, Schweitzer wrote "I cannot but have reverence for all that is called life. I cannot avoid compassion for everything that is called life. That is the beginning and foundation of morality." He wrote the following moving prayer on behalf of the animals: |
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This prayer was copied from page 283 Awakening To The Sacred by Lama Surya Das |
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our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for
animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost, or deserted
or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat
for them all thy mercy and pity and for those who deal with them we
ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us,
ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings
of the merciful.