Official Nepali court records

Nepali Court Finds 'Buddha Boy' Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse

Jun 25, 2024, 08:12 AM

A Nepali court has found Ram Bahadur Bamjan, known as 'Buddha Boy,' guilty of child sexual abuse. Bamjan gained international attention in 2005 when thousands believed he was the reincarnation of Buddha Shakyamuni and flocked to Nepal to witness him meditating under the Bodhi tree. The court's decision was confirmed by a court official on Tuesday.