Advice for a Dying Dog
Rinpoche gave the following advice to the Sangha at his house regarding taking care of his dog, Om Mani Padme Hum, after she was diagnosed with cancer and given three months to live.
Take Om Mani around the stupa as much as possible, outside and inside. Carry her food bowl around the stupa before meals and she will follow.
Put CDs on for her when she is settled so she can hear Dharma and receive imprints (from sutras and mantras).
Encourage Tsering to take her into the writing room when he is doing his morning prayers, before writing.
Bless water for Mani to drink (use filtered water), as per my instructions. You can also sprinkle some water on her.
It is important for her to hear the Medicine Buddha mantra, Maitreya mantra, and OM MANI PADME HUM mantra regularly. Also, please chant them loudly in her ear.
She should hear the Foundation of All Good Qualities in Tibetan, daily. If Tsering is not writing he can put on the Recitations for Animals CD.
Recite the dedication prayer for her to have Lama Tsongkhapa as a direct guru in all future lives.