Our New Buddha

[rajeeb]

Also check the following websites for more details ......


http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/7...0500020003.htm

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.../ixportal.html


Another recent news :

Nepal government to probe mystery 'Buddha' boy

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Authorities in Nepal urged religious groups and scientists on Sunday to help solve the mystery of a meditating teenaged boy who some believe is an incarnation of Buddha.

At least 100,000 devotees from Nepal and neighbouring India have flocked in recent weeks to a dense forest in southeastern Nepal to see 15-year-old Ram Bahadur Bamjon, who, his associates say, has been meditating without food or water for six months.

Shanta Raj Subedi, district administrator of Bara, 150 km (95 miles) southeast of Kathmandu and where the boy is meditating, said he had requested the Lumbini Development Trust, a Buddhist panel, and the Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology to get to the bottom of the mystery.

"We want to investigate claims that the boy has survived for so long without food or drink," Subedi said.

Bamjon sits cross-legged beneath a "pipal" tree, which is sacred to Hindus, with his eyes closed in meditation. He does not speak and followers are only allowed to see him from a distance of 50 metres (165 feet).

[medic]

thanx for updating.............

[Love Nepal]

hi guys,
I have been an avid follower of this whole issue and it is very interesting to know that lots of papers of international repute have featured it.It is also mentioned with special importance in nepali blog sites like(blog.com.np).
But very sadly some of the points raised in our site(xenomed) specially by PICKLE is the worst and at best most derogatory ones that i have ever read on this issue.What do u mean by "is this thing still going on out there" what do u mean by there?? You dont degrade ur motherland by such words.You try sitting out one night under a tree in a park then u will know.This kid has stayed in a jungle for 7 months now,at least have some respect for that,even if u dont consider him to be spiritually significant.He didnt say, I am going to meditate, come find me and tell it to everyone.He didnt say i am buddha.He just walked out of his house in the middle of the night and went in search of the knowledge and spirituality.Its us(the people) who found him in the jungle,spread the news far and wide(because we think that it is most unusual) and said that he might be an incarnation of buddha.
This whole issue should also be viewed with immense economic oppertunity for our war torn nation.If only our government could conduct a 24 hour video/personal monitoring by scientists and some relevant tests(not exactly sure what type can be done without disturbing him),scientists must be knowing better.And confirm that this is scientifically unexplainable and hence nothing sort of a miracle then our tourism enterprenours and the tourism board could make it a big issue and make those illusive tourists look towards us,Specially from the buddhist nations,japan,china,burma,thailand,vietnam,cambodi a,srilanka and all all those westeners who follow buddhism or are atleast influenced by it.
I have always had this belief that whatever the issue it should be viewed with an insight as to how this can be benificial to our country and how can we make most out of it for the country and the people.But what we are trying to do here is to fight about its legality,authenticity and all that crap.Sitting infront of the computer several oceans away we cant say anything for sure either way but what we can do is,BE POSITIVE about it.It could have happened in any country in the world but it has happened to our dear NEPAL,lets help and spread a positive message.

[embolus]

Love Nepal,

I am totally agree with you. We must respect and value our heritage. I am also wondering about all this news.

There is a saying in Nepali "Hawa Na Chale Pat Hallidaina", I think there is something as it is getting highlighted in many international newspapers.

Lets hope for the best and thank you love nepal for delivering such a positive attitude.

[drekta]

Well said love nepal!!!! That's the correct attitude we all Nepalese should have about this issue!I really hope your article will help enlighten every one of us........

[CSF]

yes love nepal i loved your thought

[Angel]

you are right love nepal, this is a burning issue in many news papers worldwide.

many peple have discussed in the net and it will go on, see how Nepal has become famous, its not that Nepal got popular it has bring attention to many people worldwide. Some of them are

15-year-old new "Buddha" continues fasting - The Buddhist Channel


15-Year-Old Seen as New Buddha, United Press International - beliefnet

15-Year-Old Seen as New Buddha United Press International
Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov 21 - A 15-year-old boy in the Hindu kingdom of Nepal, who reportedly has been fasting for six months while meditating beneath a tree, is seen as the new Buddha.
Thousands of pilgrims have been flocking to the dense forests of Bara district in the southern part of the Himalayan kingdom to get a glimpse of Ram Bomjon, who began meditating silently six months ago, Britain's Daily Telegraph reports.

15-Year-Old New Buddha Continues Fasting - WOAI

15-Year-Old New Buddha Continues Fasting
LAST UPDATE: 11/21/2005 2:01:23 PM



United Press International

A 15-year-old boy in the Hindu kingdom of Nepal, who reportedly has been fasting for six months while meditating beneath a tree, is seen as the new Buddha.
Thousands of pilgrims have been flocking to the dense forests of Bara district in the southern part of the Himalayan kingdom to get a glimpse of Ram Bomjon, who began meditating silently six months ago, Britain's Daily Telegraph reports.
A local journalist said there has been no report so far of Ram breaking his fast or moving, even to relieve himself.
It was in Nepal, not far from where Ram is meditating, that the original Buddha was born more than 2,500 years ago, later gaining enlightenment while meditating beneath a similar pipal tree.
Says Ram's mother: "God took him to the forest and I have faith that God will feed him." Recently a snake bit Ram. After five days, Ram told those around him: "Tell the people not to call me a Buddha. I don't have the Buddha's energy ... A snake bit me but I do not need treatment. I need six years of deep meditation."

New Buddha in Nepal - Hypography Science Forum
15-year-old new Buddha continues fasting, South Asia News - M & C News

KATHMANDU, Nepal (UPI) -- A 15-year-old boy in the Hindu kingdom of Nepal, who reportedly has been fasting for six months while meditating beneath a tree, is seen as the new Buddha.
Thousands of pilgrims have been flocking to the dense forests of Bara district in the southern part of the Himalayan kingdom to get a glimpse of Ram Bomjon, who began meditating silently six months ago, Britain`s Daily Telegraph reports.
A local journalist said there has been no report so far of Ram breaking his fast or moving, even to relieve himself.
It was in Nepal, not far from where Ram is meditating, that the original Buddha was born more than 2,500 years ago, later gaining enlightenment while meditating beneath a similar pipal tree.
Says Ram`s mother: 'God took him to the forest and I have faith that God will feed him.'
Recently a snake bit Ram. After five days, Ram told those around him: 'Tell the people not to call me a Buddha. I don`t have the Buddha`s energy ... A snake bit me but I do not need treatment. I need six years of deep meditation.'

Pilgrims flock to see 'Buddha boy' said to have fasted six months - news.telegraph

Pilgrims flock to see 'Buddha boy' said to have fasted six months
By Thomas Bell in Bara District, Nepal -
(Filed: 21/11/2005)
Thousands of pilgrims are pouring into the dense jungle of southern Nepal to worship a 15-year-old boy who has been hailed as a new Buddha.
Devotees claim that Ram Bomjon, who is silently meditating beneath a tree, has not eaten or drunk anything since he sat down at his chosen spot six months ago.
Ram Bomjon maintains his vigil in the shade of his pipal tree
Witnesses say they have seen light emanating from the teenager's forehead.
"It looks a bit like when you shine a torch through your hand," said Tek Bahadur Lama, a member of the committee responsible for dealing with the growing number of visitors from India and elsewhere in Nepal.
Photographs of Ram Bomjon, available for five rupees (4p) from his makeshift shrine, have become ubiquitous across the region. "Far and wide, it's the only topic of conversation," said Upendra Lamichami, a local journalist.
He said no allegation had yet emerged of Ram breaking his fast or moving, even to relieve himself.
Santa Raj Subedi, the chief government official in Bara district, appealed to the capital, Kathmandu, for assistance in dealing with the influx of visitors, and for a team of scients to examine the case.
Local doctors failed to reach a final conclusion, although they were allowed no closer than five yards from the boy mystic, declaring that they could confirm no more than that he was alive.
The popularity of the phenomenon is partly because it resembles an episode in the life of the historical Buddha, who was born 160 miles away around 543 BC. The Buddha achieved enlightenment when he meditated beneath a sacred pipal tree for 49 days.
Ram Bomjon is also sitting beneath a pipal tree, in the same posture as the Buddha is depicted, but his vigil has already taken longer.
Ram's mother, who is called Maya Devi, like the Buddha's mother, admits to anxiety, particularly at meal times. But she tells herself: "God took him to the forest and I have faith that God will feed him."
She said: "He's definitely got thinner. Early in the morning he looks sunken, like there's no blood in him, but as the sun rises he seems to get brighter and brighter."
The fervour increased last week when a snake is said to have bitten Ram, and a curtain was drawn around him.
After five days it was opened and he spoke. "Tell the people not to call me a Buddha. I don't have the Buddha's energy. I am at the level of rinpoche [lesser divinity].
"A snake bit me but I do not need treatment. I need six years of deep meditation."
Despite his protestations, "Buddha boy" is famous.
A thriving market has grown in the once pristine forest, supplying pilgrims with everything from chewing tobacco and bicycle repairs to incense and sacred amulets. The ground is covered in litter.
A fence was built around Ram's tree to prevent pilgrims prodding him, then a second, and now a third is planned, as well as a bus park, leaving Ram at the centre of an ever growing circle of rubbish.
Prakash Lamsal, a businessman said: "Some people are selling 2,500 rupees [£20] worth of tea a day.
"These lamas [monks] are going to build mansions out of this. If I wasn't a bit embarrassed I'd take a van down there and set up a stall."

Thousands celebrate teen as new Buddha - The Washington Times World
and lot more... if you don't beleive just type new buddha you will see about 9,320,000 for new buddha in the www.google.com

[rajeeb]

New Buddha "Ram Bomjan" video Clip...Interview with his family members and others ...Check it ....

http://www.hknepal.com/blog/?p=27

[juana]

very well said "Love Nepal"i really respect your views and agree with you.What our country needs right now is the love and respect that you showed.

[Japanese]

Yea it is making news everywhere.
I just watched a complete 30 minutes program in one Japanese Television Channeel regarging the same.