Animal performances portray the animals to the public in a humiliating way that does not promote empathy and respect.

动物表演是在以一种不人道的方式向公众展示动物，它并不能增加快乐与赢得尊重。

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Human and animal lives may not necessarily be considered equivalent, but practising Buddhists preach kindness to animals and empathy for their suffering.

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