What does it mean that pigeons are often placed in the temple?

Buddhism believes that releasing animals is an act of great merit, so some people go to temples to release animals in order to accumulate virtue and do good deeds.

The merits of Buddhism releasing a bird;

No sword and no soldiers, free from war and disaster;

Longevity, health and less illness;

Free from natural and man-made disasters, no disaster;

Generation after generation, endless;

Many children are suitable for men, they seek success;

The official road is prosperous and smooth;

Happiness is auspicious, and the four seasons are peaceful;

Resolve grievances, eliminate disasters and solve problems, and be carefree;

Harmony with nature, obedience to Buddha's orders, gratitude for things, and joy for all Buddhas;

You can live in heaven and enjoy unlimited blessings. If you study pure land at the same time, you can go straight to the western paradise.

Extended data

Release, that is, redeem the arrested fish, birds and other animals, and then put them into ponds and Shan Ye; Buddhism calls this ritual a release ceremony (referred to as release ceremony). This version of the pool is called the "publishing pool".

Buddhism advocates liberation, which originates from the 20th of the 48 kinds of light precepts listed in the Sanskrit-don't liberate and don't save the precepts.

"Buddha should be freed with compassion, because all men are my fathers, all women are my mothers, and I am born by them all the time, so all six sentient beings know that they are my parents; If you see that the world is killing animals, you should be convenient to help them and solve their suffering. "

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