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February 05, 2008

Buddha's tree vandalized

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Reuters reports trouble at the holy tree in Bodh Gaya in India, 'navel of the world', under which Buddha is said to have found enlightenment 2500 years ago. It is sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus but there has been considerable vandalism, including sales of branches.

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Libby Purves

  • Libby Purves is a Times columnist, novelist and Radio 4 broadcaster. Her interest in the glories, inspirations and eccentricities of world religions and cultural traditions was fuelled by an upbringing in Bangkok, Israel, Africa, France and a series of convent schools.

    Bess Twiston Davies works for the Times Register section and is a regular contributor to the Faith page and Times Online. She studied Hispanic studies and English at Sheffield University and has a journalism diploma from The Robert Schuman Institute, Angers, France.


    Contact Libby or Bess at: faithcentral@timesonline.co.uk

    You might also enjoy Articles of Faith, Ruth Gledhill's wonderful blog about religious affairs.

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