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Pears in the shape of Buddha?

But then what do you do with them? ABC News has the story: A farmer in China has successfully grown pears in the shape of Buddha, and they are in high demand by customers. Xianzhang Hao from China’s Hebei province … Continue reading

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What would Buddha do?

He’s likely a charlatan but that doesn’t stop thousands from making a pilgrimage into a jungle in Nepal in hopes of seeing Buddha there. Or at least, the boy who claims he is. This week the long-haired Bamjan, attired in … Continue reading

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