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12/30/2003 Archived Entry: "Buddha Statue"

Owners Of A Controversial Buddha Statue Get A Reprieve. (dec 5th)

The Memphis code enforcement delivered a letter to the Buddha owners.
The letter says the statue may stay on their front lawn.
The public services division says the big white Buddha doesn't break any
codes and that the homeowners are free to leave it where it is.

A smiling Buddha appears to have gotten the last laugh (dec 4th)
The Memphis View: The Memphis Buddha (dec 2nd)
Buddha statue causes gawking (dec 1st)
The stone Buddha statue is 15 feet tall.
An inscription on the base indicates it's a depiction of Maitreya Buddha.

"In this day and time, we don't dare say a whole lot,"
said David Russell, pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church across the street.

"We have three wooden crosses out in our lot, and I guess
someone could find those just as offensive as the Buddha."

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Larger than life Buddha statue in squabble - WMC-TV, 26 November 2003

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