Buddhist dog prays for worldly desires

[DeclinetoState]

If the Dalai Lama resigns, does the pooch take over?

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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.
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[TeenageRepublican]

For the last time, chihuahuas aren't dogs! They're rodents!

[bigred1says]

For the last time, chihuahuas aren't dogs! They're rodents!
That gives rodents a bad name.:thumb:

[CzechPrince]

That doesn't look like a Chihuahua.

[DeclinetoState]

It's a long-haired chihuahua (http://www.longcoatchihuahua.net/).

[DoctorDoom]

That's a cute li'l critter!

[Trance]

My dog did that too, each time he wanted a treat. Maybe he was holy, too?

[DesertFox]

Field Marshall Erich von Manstein trained his dog to snap off the Nazi salute (like the Black Power salute for those who haven't seen it) whenever he (the dog) heard "Heil Hitler!"

[DeclinetoState]

I'm surprised Hitler didn't order all Germans to train their dogs to do the "Heil Hitler!" salute when they heard the phrase.