The First Enlightened Dog

Before the time that dogs and humans had made a permanent spiritual connection, an enlightened dog visited a cruel king who was killing his city’s dogs and taught him the ways of compassion to animals, saving all dogs henceforth. A long time later, he visited a different king who was being cruel to the humans he ruled, and the enlightened dog taught him the ways of compassion to humans. This event and its effects can be remembered today when people use therapy dogs and guide dogs, whose purpose is to protect and lead the humans that need them for emotional or physical purposes.