Benji has a Satsa

Satsa is a Tibetan Buddhist term used to describe the sacred art form of Buddhist relief images that are made as a part of a particular meditation practice. Traditionally, Satsas were made of clay from the earth, blessed and put on a shrine or in a safe place. When a High Lama (Buddhist Teacher) or a loved one passed away, a portion of the cremation ashes were mixed into the clay during a Blessing Ceremony or "Puja". The clay mixed with the ash and other blessed substances is pressed into a sacred relief mold. A rolled mantra, or prayer, is inserted and then all the satsas are consecrated and placed in the Satsa House. Lamas continue to visit and bless the satsa house, and family and friends are able to sponsor anniversary candle offerings.
Honoring the passing of our animal companions
It is said that a loved one is assured auspicious rebirth when the remains are consecrated and formed into a satsa (small statue) and placed in a shrine during a puja (Buddhist ceremony). we have requested lamas to built a satsa
specially dedicated to the cremains of the special corgi dog that have been our companions through the journeys of our lives.
As Buddhists, we are encouraged to live harmoniously with all forms of life. Through our personal memories of our pets, we are reminded about the importance of life, love and trust. And our beloved pet companions had given us wonderful love and happiness, we should always honour and memory of our beloved pets, who were our family members and best friends. I will light up a candle and do prayer for Benji on my altar weekly to honour him. Daily I will still do short prayer for him morning and night to ensure he had a happy journey on the other side.

Rainbow bridge poem

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

It had been more than a month you has gone to the rainbow bridge. I still miss you deeply , Benji. I had dream that you are happy and smiling with golden glitzing light surround you. I am very happy and glad to know you are well and happy at the rainbow bridge. Thankyou Benji, I love you. Nothing will seperate us as you love in my heart forever.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html
found this web site a beautiful rainbow bridge poem with music.