Reappearance of Nepalese Buddha Boy

BBC, March 20, 2006

Bara, Nepal -- The missing Nepalese teenager, Ram Bomjan, 16, also
known as "Buddha Boy" reappeared briefly on Sunday. At that
is the rumor.

Bed Bahadur Lama, reported that he and his colleagues had met
Bomjan south-west of his meditation site on Sunday.

According to the Lama he had spoken with the boy who said,
"He would reappear after six years. He has asked monks to
perform prayers in the meditation spot."

"I left because there is no peace here... Tell my parents not to worry."
Mr Lama quoted Bomjan as saying.

District authorities say they cannot confirm the sighting.