Ram Bahadur Bomjon (Sanskrit: ??? ?????? ?????) born c.
9 April 1990, sometimes spelled Bomjan, Banjan, or Bamjan), previously known as Palden Dorje (his monastic name) is a controversial ascetic from Ratanapuri, Bara district, Nepal who gained widespread attention and media-popularity because of perceived semblances to Gautama Buddha, leading to allegations that he is a reincarnation of Gautama Buddha.
Bomjon has also been accused of violent attacks, sexual assault and false imprisonment by victims and witnesses.
He is currently under investigation for rape, and separately for the disappearance of four of his ashram members.