Thousands flock to Buddha’s ‘reincarnation’

A TEENAGE boy who many believe is the reincarnation of 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, has re-emerged near Nijgadh town, about 160km south of the capital, Katmandu.

Upon hearing the news, thousands of Bamjan’s followers, some from as far away as India, travelled to the site to see him, police official Abhaya Joshi said.