A Facebook page in Thailand is up in arms about an Australian dog accessories store that uses “Buddha” in its name.
The public page “Do and Don’t On Buddha” posted a photo condemning Buddha Bar Healing Clinic in Newton, Australia for inappropriate use of the name of Buddhism’s founder. They were specifically enraged at the name of a dog store connected with the healing clinic called Barking Buddha.
“They have set up Barking Buddha, selling products through the Buddha Bar Store,” wrote the page admin. “Their concept aims to heal their clients to be happy and free but this is not a proper act, especially regarding the products for dogs.”
Barking Buddha says on its website that they sell accessories for the “spiritual dog.” The products include adjustable collars, leads, tags, poo bag holders, beds, and bandanas.
At the end of the post, the page provided the clinic’s contact information and convinced its page members to notify the clinic of the impropriety. The post attracted 27 shares, 49 likes and over 20 comments.
“This is too bad,” commented one of the page’s 6,767 fans. “How thoughtless could they be? Making fun of other religions like this is why religious wars continue.”
“It’s sin money. Not worth it,” said Joe Generations.
“Don’t respect, but don’t insult. This is what we respect,” stated Eed Ruenkasem.
Do and Don’t On Buddha’s Facebook information page says that its mission is “to provide a better understanding of what should and should not be done with Buddha.”
