The following verse is recited three times during both animal naming ceremonies and animal funerals. There was a Funeral Ceremony here at the Priory this morning held in memory of a congregation members long-time feline companion, Topsy.

Desire the pure crown of Buddhahood
and realise the True Nature of a Bodhisattva quickly.

These words strike a cord, pointing out the important thing. A help amidst the bustle and tumble, good reminder for all I’d say.