This I have to see.
Gentlemen's Quarterly sent George Saunders to Nepal to check out Ram Bomjon (aka "the new Buddha"), a 15-year-old who had nestled himself within the roots of a pipal tree and meditated sans food or water for seven months. The GQ site has a tease of the piece, along with an exclusive chat with Saunders and Jeff Riedel, the photographer on the trip. The full deal is in the June 2006 issue. (Saunders enthusiast Christina Aguilera on the cover!)
There are a few linked articles in the Wiki entry about his disappearance, possible re-appearance, and possible re-disappearance. My sources say that he's currently in L.A. talking to ABC executives about a fall primetime special. Ha ha.
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I wouldn't think the new Buddha would be allowed to be so dead sexy. Look at this kid: Sambergian hair, Superman jawline. Where's the rotund, rubbable belly?
After Ram completes his upcoming David Blaine-esque ABC special, look for him to show up in a recurring role on the newly renamed One Pipal Tree Hill.
Posted by: x amount. | May 22, 2006 11:02 AM
Noisy crowds.
Posted by: Omar | December 27, 2006 7:40 AM
Other undisclosed locations.
Posted by: Omar | March 11, 2007 4:33 PM