“It’s pretty interesting and kind of weird for them to witness a religious figure doing this stuff,” he said. “My videos seem to leave a good impression on people too. They say they feel a wave of kindness, peace, and friendship coming through those videos.”It’s gotten him into trouble with fellow clerics. When pictures surfaced of him tending to dogs while wearing his clerical robes, a religious court ordered him to be defrocked in 2021.
True protection begins with education. Teaching children to respect and care for animals ensures a kinder future. Conservation efforts brought species like the giant panda and sea turtles back from the brink of extinction. Animals cannot fight for themselves. They depend on us—for safety, justice, and love.
When we stand up for animals, we stand up for compassion, fairness, and the right of all beings to live free from suffering. When we show kindness to animals, we strengthen empathy in society. Compassion reduces violence, teaches responsibility, and helps create peaceful communities.
