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KATMANDU, Nepal — A Nepalese teenager revered by many as a reincarnation of Buddha has returned to the jungle to meditate after emerging for less than two weeks, officials said Saturday. Ram ...

Buddha’s birthday took on added significance this year after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake centered northwest of Katmandu struck April 25, killing 7,365, damaging the temple and scores of other ...

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RATANPUR, Nepal — Ram Bahadur Bamjan, the 18-year-old revered by many as a reincarnation of Buddha, sat silently in the jungle as he blessed his devotees Wednesday with a tap on the head, which ...

The museum is collaborating with the government of Nepal for the return of the piece, titled “Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda,” which had been part of its collection.

Bamjan, also known as Buddha Boy, became famous in southern Nepal in 2005 when many believed he was able to meditate without moving for months while sitting beneath a tree with no food or water.