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Objects of Wonder - Buddhist Sculpture

Martin Palmer talks about a 2000 year old Buddhist statue from Afghanistan

A 2000 year old statue from Afghanistan of the Buddha's mother giving birth is the last thing that religious diplomat and storyteller Martin Palmer sees at night and is the first thing he sees in the morning.

Martin Palmer is the director of International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture.

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This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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