Nepalese Man Believed to be Reincarnation of Buddha Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse
Ram Bahadur Bomjon, once revered as 'Buddha Boy' and believed by some to be the reincarnation of Buddha, has been found guilty of child sexual assault by the Sarlahi District Court in Nepal. This verdict, delivered on Monday, June 24, has brought to light disturbing allegations against a figure who had garnered international attention for his supposed feats of meditation and asceticism. Ram Bahadur Bomjon gained global fame in 2005 when reports surfaced claiming he could meditate for months under a tree without sustenance. Despite initial awe and reverence, subsequent investigations revealed inconsistencies in these claims. Reporters documented instances where Bomjon was seen eating and even sleeping during periods he purportedly meditated in seclusion. Recent events have tarnished Bomjon's once-held spiritual stature even further. He was arrested in January at a house in Kathmandu, where he faced charges not only of child sexual assault but also of involvement i...
