Reluctant teen Buddha lures pilgrims and profiteers

[Lannes]

Interesting..

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/reluctant-teen-buddha-lures-pilgrims-and-profiteers/2005/11/21/1132421603806.html

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"Thousands of pilgrims are pouring into the dense jungle of southern Nepal to worship a 15 year old who has been hailed as a new Buddha.

Devotees say Ram Bomjon, who is silently meditating beneath a tree, has not eaten or drunk since he sat down at his chosen spot six months ago.

Witnesses say they have seen light emanating from the boy'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."


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"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," he said. "I don't have the Buddha's energy. I am at the level of rinpoche .

"A snake bit me but I do not need treatment. I need six years of deep meditation"

[davidinalameda]

1. makes you stop and think

[Lannes]

2. Yes it does

Im reading "The Heart of the Buddha's Teachings" by Thich Nhat Hahn.Very interesting read.I should write him and ask what he thinks about it.

Im happy with my faith but Im always interested in reading other points of view.