A TEENAGE boy who many believe is the reincarnation of the Buddha has re-emerged from the jungle in southern Nepal, attracting thousands of devotees.
After retreating into the jungle for more than a year, Ram Bahadur Bamjan, 18, re-emerged on Monday near Nijgadh town, about 100 miles south of the capital, Katmandu.
On hearing the news, thousands of Bamjan's followers, some from as far away as India, travelled to the site yesterday to see him, police official Abhaya Joshi said.
Buddhist authorities have never formally said that Bamjan is the reincarnation of the Buddha. Despite this, people have worshipped the teenager since he was first seen in 2005 meditating in the jungle, where he sat for months among the roots of a tree. He reportedly kept perfectly still, with his eyes closed, and went without food or water. (More)
Source: scotsman.com
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