The Buddha statues in Bamyan, Afghanistan, were towering symbols of historical and cultural significance. Carved into the cliffs during the 6th century CE, they stood as iconic representations of Buddhism's rich heritage. These statues were more than just works of art; they were revered religious symbols. The larger of the two stood at an impressive 53 meters, making it one of the tallest standing Buddha statues globally. Pilgrims from across the world traveled to Bamyan to seek spiritual enlightenment. The Buddha statues were not just Afghan treasures but also part of our shared human heritage, showcasing the fusion of Greco-Buddhist influences. However, their destruction in 2001 by the Taliban shocked the world. It was seen as an attack on global culture and sparked international condemnation. Efforts have since been made to rebuild or recreate the statues, not merely as a physical restoration but as a testament to the resilience of cultural heritage. While the original statues may never return, the memory of Bamyan's Buddha statues continues to inspire the protection and celebration of cultural treasures worldwide. Their loss reminds us of the importance of preserving our diverse and invaluable heritage.
@SanjKing11 ай бұрын
They did what they did in past. I am not at all angry with the Taliban regarding this matter. The place is theirs, the will is also theirs!
@smrakibhasan165511 ай бұрын
that's why they destroyed it. why a man being a great creature would pray and bow down to a man-made statue? another reason is there is always a chance of converting such places into sacred and holy places where people accept that statue as GOD!But this is Sirk.
@donkon-n4q11 ай бұрын
so why you said its sad.@@SanjKing
@McBoy-hx4cl11 ай бұрын
@@donkon-n4q so if Mosques are destroyed in Buddhist country are we good ?
@AhmadAli-ez8db11 ай бұрын
Afghans have been practicing Islam for hundreds of years, well before the emergence of the Taliban in 1996. It is important to note that the destruction of the Buddha statues in 2001 occurred five years into the Taliban's rule. Islam promotes tolerance and respect for other religions. Quran states, (And as for My messenger,) there is no (obligation) on him except to deliver (the message). God knows what yon expose and what conceal”. (5:99). "There is no compulsion in (accepting) the religion (of Islam)…” (2:256). “O you who do not believe! I worship not what you worship, and you are not worshiping what I worship; nor am I worshiping what you worship; neither art you worshiping what I worship. Therefore, to you your religion; and to me my religion!” (109:1-6). Some Afghan political analyst suggests that the destruction of the Buddha statues was politically motivated rather than driven by religious reasons. If Afghans had intended to destroy the statues for religious reasons, they could have done so long before. Similarly, if the Taliban's motivation was purely religious, they could have taken action when they came to power in 1996, rather than waiting for five years. While there is no denying the presence of extremist elements within the Taliban, their actions have been widely condemned by Muslim religious scholars worldwide. However, it is worth noting the perceived double standards in global responses. The world condemns the Taliban for destroying the Buddha statue however, the destruction of the historical Babri Masjid in India, carried out by the BJP party currently in power, received less international attention and condemnation. Similarly, concerns arise that the international community will remain relatively silent if the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is ever destroyed by Israeli actions. Consistency in addressing such issues is essential. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqbOnqOagLN5baM
@yasirupathuman978011 ай бұрын
I'm a Buddhist from sri lanka. History is not a private property of some people or country. It's valuable for all of us. It does not depend on religion. We love all religions and their history.Sri lanka is a multiple religion country. Makkama and Sri Padaya are the same as all of us. Thank You for your review and your respect for all religions..🙏
@treeofheaven641611 ай бұрын
History? Then! Read your true history first
@apeevlog995611 ай бұрын
@@treeofheaven6416 what you know about sri lankan history ..?
@KareysiRuiz10 ай бұрын
Talibans are animals.
@PeterOne2410 ай бұрын
Typical south indian @@treeofheaven6416
@hermankarsowidjojo677110 ай бұрын
GOODDAY EVERYONE, I Consider BUDDHISTS to Be Peacemakers WORD and Deed. ( If you have studied the Noble Eightfold Path ) In MATTHEW Chapter 5 | Verse 9, Holy JESUS of NAZARETH Taught his Disciples. “ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." ** If Islam means PEACE, it should Not be at odds with Peacekeepers Or Peacemakers. ** It therefore seems absolutely unthinkable to me that GUSTI ALLAH will condemn Peacemakers in the final judgment. PEIY Please Examine It Yourself SINCERELY, P.S. It would mean that He is condemning Children of God
@ChandanaDeSilva-l7l11 ай бұрын
As a Buddhist from Sri Lanka, I would love to visit this unbelievable Buddhist site. But I will not get that chance in my life. I remember how we were worried in 2001 when we heard the news of destroying this wonder. Thank you for visiting this place and letting us also experience the location.
@_azizam11 ай бұрын
Believe in! May be. Good Luck!
@posonpuraofficial11 ай бұрын
😢
@Ayush-LIFE11 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯😢😢
@lidtechnologes862111 ай бұрын
well come sri lanka bro
@haydariblog885010 ай бұрын
If you want to visit find mr noor he will guide you
@bomca528211 ай бұрын
Nothing is permanent. Everything is subject to change. Being is always becoming - buddha ❤️
@induwara6911 ай бұрын
This should be pinned
@naynamenik248811 ай бұрын
@@Nadeem87Qureshirespect other religions is not a crime btw.
@Nadeem87Qureshi11 ай бұрын
@@naynamenik2488 The day will come and all non believers will put to shame☪️☝️
@amvlogsub248511 ай бұрын
Nice try to accept islam extremism 😂
@BogalaSawundiris11 ай бұрын
@@Nadeem87Qureshi your religion is so beautiful and i feel like converting WOOOOW SOOOO PEACEFUL
@avitech450011 ай бұрын
I'm budhist from India it's So sad they destroy buddha statute...💙☸️
@AsiriBandara-lb6gb11 ай бұрын
❤❤
@ethiehetherington508610 ай бұрын
Taliban are shits from good people.
@thowaiupruemarma47610 ай бұрын
Love you bro. I am also Buddhist from Bangladesh
@ChandanKumar-599 ай бұрын
Because idol worship is prohibited in Islam, that is why the statue of Buddha has been destroyed. I love buddha love from India ❤😊
@ethiehetherington50869 ай бұрын
Slam worship in Kaaba, in which where their black stone in it. To me, that is also an idol worship. No different than Budha
@chanakagoonatillake579211 ай бұрын
I'm a Sri Lankan by Birth & a Buddhist , it's so dis heartening to see the century old structures been destroyed . ' Davud ' I enjoy your video , thanks for the tour, have a safe journey.
@englishforsrilanka253511 ай бұрын
Heartening? Why on earth would it be heartening? I think you meant to say disheartening.
@chanakagoonatillake579211 ай бұрын
@englishforsrilanka2535, you are correct. It should have been disheartening , my apologies.
@kalanaviraj754011 ай бұрын
Sri lankans should beware of muslims. They can be really dangerous when they become majority . 🤔
@ethiehetherington508610 ай бұрын
Heartening, because the Taliban do not respect good people's religion. Talban are good people's shits.
@hermankarsowidjojo677110 ай бұрын
GOODDAY EVERYONE, I Consider BUDDHISTS to Be Peacemakers WORD and Deed. ( If you have studied the Noble Eightfold Path ) In MATTHEW Chapter 5 | Verse 9, Holy JESUS of NAZARETH Taught his Disciples. “ Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." ** If Islam means PEACE, it should Not be at odds with Peacekeepers Or Peacemakers. ** It therefore seems absolutely unthinkable to me that GUSTI ALLAH will condemn Peacemakers in the final judgment. PEIY Please Examine It Yourself SINCERELY, P.S. It would mean that He is condemning Children of God
@pemawangchuk650011 ай бұрын
So sad too see this from Bhutan.🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹😥😥😥😥
@kalanaviraj754011 ай бұрын
@user-mm7zi4ue7d Most uncivilized thing on this earth is destroying other humen's relegious places. This is barbarians act.
@ShaunWeerakkodi11 ай бұрын
As per Buddha's teachings, nothing is permanent in this universe except 'change'. Good luck David. Love from 🇱🇰
@samodhadesilva890711 ай бұрын
Dear World , May all beigns be healed. Let the hatred go away . Wish for peace and happy for such a beautiful country like Afghanistan ...🙏🌷🌷 from Sri Lanka..🇱🇰
@eessa172711 ай бұрын
They can destroy the statue but not the love and respect we have in our hearts for the Supreme buddha♥️🙏
@TanTin-vg4hw11 ай бұрын
🙏🌼❤
@KalumPrasanna-o3t10 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@surangasuranga69810 ай бұрын
❤
@dawayeaung269410 ай бұрын
from Myanmar ❤
@proximacentury11108 ай бұрын
❤ from India, a hindu, we respect Gautama buddha
@Runrun1234511 ай бұрын
Thank you much for your hard work and effort to bring us this never seen exclusive footage. Love this Afghanistan series. Love from 🇱🇰
@Fruitsworld-wo9qd11 ай бұрын
Love from Sri Lanka ❤
@ajanthasiriwardena721711 ай бұрын
❤ FROM 🇱🇰
@gimakolla370811 ай бұрын
Sad from Sri Lanka...They have destroyed their own heritage..
@indonnegarabakso11 ай бұрын
Its good
@robinmobilephoneservice11 ай бұрын
Okay U make organization for sad
@Meraqueen-vb5hn11 ай бұрын
What sad?
@udaradesilva11 ай бұрын
First learn Buddhism. Nothing last forever. 😅
@iftiqarazam11 ай бұрын
Idol is not God so it's not necessary to keep idol
@nalakajayasinghe977211 ай бұрын
BUDDHISM: Buddhism arrived in Afghanistan in 305 BC and has been the major religion of the country in pre-Islamic times, especially in the 4th and 5th centuries. The largest statues of Buddhas were carved on the cliffside in the city of Bamiyan, they were destroyed in 2001.18 Nov 2016
@bandulaamarawardena657611 ай бұрын
The great Persian Emperor Darius ll was a Buddhist. His nick-name was SHAKRA. He won the Sura-Asura war. The silk road from China to Germany was his biggest construction project. During this time, 90% of the world population is said to be Buddhist. For the opening ceremony of the Ruwanweli Maha Saeya (Siri Lanka), thousands of ARHANTS from Persia have participated proving that Buddhism in the west have prevailed for a long time.
@Nadeem87Qureshi11 ай бұрын
Now gone inshallah. Only Islam rest will be punished.
@bandulaamarawardena657611 ай бұрын
@nipunwickramasooriya9434 Yes.. Yes...!! Right..!! Alexander banned Buddhism in Persia. As we are talking about Afghanistan and the Bamians I will not go further, and will not say anything more of Persia.
@sankaganganath823011 ай бұрын
@@Nadeem87Qureshi you should burn in hell you racist. hope your mother and father should have done better
@kalanaviraj754011 ай бұрын
They will do same in Sri lanka soon.We can see early signs in eastern province where they are majority . Even without much political power ,they destroy ancient buddhist temples in Trincomalee make paddy fields there.
@ediri9411 ай бұрын
nothing is permanent everything is temporary- the lord buddha. respect for afghan people who take care of this ancient site now. 🇱🇰🇦🇫
@RK-su11 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@buddhikathennakoon984011 ай бұрын
Nothing is permanent. Thats the reality 🌷
@balasahebchauhan88618 ай бұрын
Yeah, nothing is permanent. Their Islamic joy and pride to destroy the statues will also be lost. So disheartening 😭
@MAXMI85211 ай бұрын
I am a Sri Lankan Buddhist. They destroyed a statue of our Lord Buddha. Although we are sad about it, I do not hate it. We are not taught to hate in Buddhism. Sympathy to all of us.🇱🇰🇱🇰 Everyone has the right to follow a religion of their choice. We respect Muslim brothers and Islam in Sri Lanka... but they did not respect our Buddha... someday they will realize that. 🇱🇰🇱🇰
@audreyrose82511 ай бұрын
I hope that talibans would realize as well that girls are not objects… and that they have the right to study… 😢
@elvisjusufovic827711 ай бұрын
If it‘s your lord, how its possible he didn‘t protect himself?
@lckiller248311 ай бұрын
@@elvisjusufovic8277 YES, YES NOWADAYS WE ALREADY KNOW HOW GOD ALLAH PROTECT THOSE MUSLIMS 😂 IN GAZA'S.....
@elvisjusufovic827711 ай бұрын
@@lckiller2483It was a serious question? The muslims in Gaza will be in paradise. From your lord there are only stones left😂😂, what happened? Now you must go search a new lord, maybe a tree or a cow
@samarakoon4511 ай бұрын
@@elvisjusufovic8277he is not a God.Evrything in this world is imparmenant it relevent Buddha too.There is no God brother.If the world created by God,who created the God?.If the world created bythe God why he created a world with pain and bad things?he could have created a world only with good things..This is just for you consideration...
@cupidsnow388511 ай бұрын
Me seeing the Muslims in the comment section supporting the taliban on destroying the buddhas saying it’s their country but when the French stop women from wearing hijab in their country it’s a problem like u r all just hypocrites and this shows the true face of Islam 😔
@lennylee652811 ай бұрын
Islam is king of hypocrites
@sendyguna600811 ай бұрын
Haha yeah Why people so said about country They know the best for their country
@freethinker--Ай бұрын
Islam is the worst 🤦
@kscreations593720 күн бұрын
Yaaa hypocrites they are saying its country law and decision but when non muslim countries take any secular decision they will cry😅
@freethinker--20 күн бұрын
@@cupidsnow3885 it's a one way mentality and an arrogant religion, fairness doesn't matter to them.
@prakashgurung557411 ай бұрын
We Nepalese respect to all religions,we never fight against religion,we never talk about it,,but look at here ,they destroyed their heritage ,pissed off😢om mani padme hum❤
@lennylee652811 ай бұрын
Thank you for being a good decent human ALL humans should respect others beliefs and live and let live 🙏🏼🤍
@kumaratissa285011 ай бұрын
Yes
@nilaymallikk11 ай бұрын
If you stay silent, future of nepal would be same.
@prakashgurung557411 ай бұрын
@@nilaymallikk damn care about religion,we are all same as human being ,preserving heritage is identity of the country ,
@kalanaviraj754011 ай бұрын
This is where islam is different from all other relegions. Islam means - Beleave or Die !
@chaminithewarapperuma536911 ай бұрын
Buddhism is a philosophy.any one can't destroy it.
@induwara6911 ай бұрын
True
@dananjayajayasundara866711 ай бұрын
❤
@HAI_198211 ай бұрын
Sure ❤❤❤
@travelingheart854210 ай бұрын
😂😂
@nathanselvanathan478710 ай бұрын
You're absolutely correct. People belongs to any faith can follow Buddha philosophy which don't judge any religion. Namo Buddhaya
@pasindunirmana964211 ай бұрын
Buddha Said " Live knowing that nothing lasts forever" Thats its😊
@gaminijayasinghe238011 ай бұрын
Hi Davud, I am a buddhist and I am sure the Srilankan people will love you even more for giving this information and showing in a video. I can only say that they are the losers for destroying their trasure. I am very impressed with your skill to pick their language when you visit numerous countries. Take care Davud.
@akhilapathirana725111 ай бұрын
Very sad to see these images, mate. I remember the incident. I have watched videos of them exploding this gigantic statue, literally with tears. I am a Sri Lankan with Buddhist background. I believe the whole world has a lesson to learn here. It is a shameful act by the Taliban, but it has taught a very valuable lesson.
@donkon-n4q11 ай бұрын
keep your heritage BS for your self . yes those status needed to be destroyed . nothing is worthy to worship except ALLAH
@Ahad_Faisal11 ай бұрын
The idol is not God, no need for the statue to be around.
@ROSTAMFARROKHZADZA11 ай бұрын
@@Ahad_Faisal Same logic can apply for Mecca as well.
@ishanperera322511 ай бұрын
@@Ahad_Faisal 80 % of muslim countries are so poor. So i can imagine why. 😂
@jolel256611 ай бұрын
The Taliban did not do this. Their vile false religion did this.
@Sasanka19711 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud for your coverage of this historic site. You have an open mind. What was destroyed in a matter of minutes was a centuries old world heritage, an archiological marvel. ❤ from Sri Lanka.
@kdsumedhaperera348211 ай бұрын
I think you did this visit for Sri Lankan Buddhist .i got tears .Thanks lot taking us there. Lord Buddha said no one in world exist every day without changing.But sad to see destruction .I saw your sorrow also in mind and expression .Triple Gem bless you dear Davud.🎉❤
@chanchimmy536811 ай бұрын
As a Buddhist, it's kinda sad that those were destroyed, but as nothing lasts forever, it's okay and normal. And not everyone can realise the truth of life. Thank you so much for the video!
@mrchopsticks310 ай бұрын
I'm a Christian and I was devastated by their destruction when I first heard about it. Unfortunately, there are elements in this world with no respect for other traditions or history, and we ALL pay the price as a result.
@nevindimakewita38911 ай бұрын
Im a Sri lankan 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰 thank you very much to share this experience & really sad about the Historical memory they lost... Wonderful video 👍 keep it up.. 🙏
@nature294111 ай бұрын
Aukana Buddha statue can be described as a Buddha statue that resembles Bhamian Buddha statues.The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 14 m (46 ft), depicts the Buddha with a hand raised in reassurance, a variation of the Abhaya mudra. The Avukana statue is one of the best examples of a standing statue built in Sri Lanka. It is now a popular tourist attraction.
@athulaherath865111 ай бұрын
There maybe some connection between the two words awakan(afghan )and awkana
@ROSTAMFARROKHZADZA11 ай бұрын
@user-mm7zi4ue7d May be you should think about stop worshiping a false god..!
@ROSTAMFARROKHZADZA11 ай бұрын
@user-mm7zi4ue7d People like you not deserved to be called or treated as actual human beings..!
@home_ceylon11 ай бұрын
The heritage of my country ❤
@jolel256611 ай бұрын
@user-mm7zi4ue7d Devil worship is worse, but you do it!!
@kasturipillay662611 ай бұрын
Thanks Davud, for this tour . So painful to see the remains of this. But Lord Buddha remains in our hearts forever. ❤❤❤🙏
@lennylee652811 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud for tolerating and being respectful of others religions It’s rare for Muslim to do but you clearly are smart and have an open mind EVERYONE should respect other ppls religions or beliefs live and let live 🙏🏼
@howyou203511 ай бұрын
Seriously? How many muslims do you meet regularly? Or only in media?
@Uni125-n1g11 ай бұрын
This is so sad.😢😢Thank you davud for sharing this with us.Always love from 🇱🇰 ❤
@DhammaUSA11 ай бұрын
Dear Davud, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for sharing this video with us. I've been an avid follower of your channel for some time now, and this particular video has deeply touched my heart. It's truly heart-wrenching to witness the destruction of a world heritage site that once stood as a source of immense pride for Afghanistan. The decision to obliterate these peaceful and historically significant Buddhist sites, which held a rich and glorious history, was a drastic one. The belief that such actions could bring justice to the current and future generations is both perplexing and disheartening. In reality, it has deprived the present and future generations of an invaluable opportunity to learn about the splendid Buddhist history that once graced this region. I am profoundly moved by your kind and empathetic words throughout this video. Your sadness over the destruction of these colossal Buddha statues resonates with the sentiments of many moderate Muslims and people of diverse backgrounds. The irony of now conserving what was once mercilessly dismantled is indeed palpable. The caves you showcased must have served as serene meditation sanctuaries for the monks of that era. I can't help but wonder about the beauty they once held inside. Once again, I extend my heartfelt thanks to you for shedding light on this important issue. It's always a pleasure to witness the natural beauty of a country, even in the face of such adversity. I hope that one day, I'll have the opportunity to visit this place in person. Furthermore, I sincerely hope that these historical sites will be open to Buddhist communities from around the world, free from any religious or cultural divides. After all, religion should be a unifying force among humans, not a divisive one. Thank you for your dedication to preserving and sharing these significant stories with the world. Warm regards, Bhante Sumitta
@HarryLakshan11 ай бұрын
I feel sad but If they had not destroyed these statues, thousands of tourists would have come to see this magnificent creation
@yasminea714911 ай бұрын
Are you sure? With all the wars? I doubt that very much.
@Islamic24Reminders11 ай бұрын
As a Muslim sorry for our brothers who follows lord Buddha...!
@RobertRitchie-re5pt5 ай бұрын
Too late. The world is waking up to your lies. One day soon you will bow your knee to the king of kings and you can tell him then.
@kscreations593720 күн бұрын
Don't say sorry Just see your muslims brothers in the comment section 😂 bro don't act like this be true to your religion and do these types of things as you like.why acting like as you really concerned
@Sophialatha7 ай бұрын
I was here in 1978 - as a Sri Lankan Buddhist, it was an amazing site. The Bhamiyan Buddhas were completely unknown in Sri Lanka. We had to travel , I think, close to 200km on a gravel road. Even then the faces of the Buddhas were sliced off. I believe, as Buddhists, we have to accept change as the only truth. But Viyapada -- ill will - is a human condition that the needs to be eradicated as per Buddha's Teachings. A statue is only a representation. It is not the Buddha nor the Dhamma.
@ChannaSendvirathna-mu1xh3 ай бұрын
I am a sri lankan . Very sad to see destroyed statues . How ever i respect to you going there to see history .
@Wul-Lop9 ай бұрын
Thank everyone who helps preserve our world heritage Bamyan... 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🙏🙏🙏... Respect Bamyan, respect Afghanistan from Thailand...
@MayumiRathnayaka-cr4se11 ай бұрын
Thank you brother it's very sad story 😢 they are destroying their own history. Very beautiful bamiyan village ❤❤❤ 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
@Lionkingz2411 ай бұрын
In sri lanka the same tamil history was destroyed by sinhalese
@Uni125-n1g11 ай бұрын
@@Lionkingz24 What history give one example?
@nonymous748811 ай бұрын
ලංකාවේ මැණිකේ කෙනෙක් නේද මේ😊❤❤❤😘
@kalanaviraj754011 ай бұрын
@@Lionkingz24 It is other way around . Tamils build kovils on top of ancient buddhist temples of Anuradhapura kingdom era. Just google "Wallipuram buddhist temple" which was a buddhist monastery of early anuradhapura period which has been now convert to a cement made kovil.
@Lankamrt11 ай бұрын
@@Lionkingz24Do you have example ?
@peoples_judge11 ай бұрын
Extremist ideas left only destruction in the end. Buddhism is not a religion but a noble philosophy. We wish that future Afghanistan will be a beautiful country. 🎉
@IRG84911 ай бұрын
What a nice place the world would be if everyone respected each other's faith without thinking of only their own 🙏
@rathnayakeprasanna153611 ай бұрын
Yes.true
@rathnayakeprasanna153611 ай бұрын
Yes.true
@NetITGeeks11 ай бұрын
Good to see multiple people of all backgrounds are working together to reconstruct and preserve the historical site.
@rezamohammadi49944 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud for sharing this amazing video with us. My mother originally from Bamyan but I have never find a chance to visit this historical place. I am watching this video from beautiful city of Adelaide, Australia. This place in my travel bucket list for next year Enshallan.❤️
@anonymousplayer154011 ай бұрын
We watched Bamyan historical places , thank you so much .👍🇱🇰
@thebatsup11 ай бұрын
This is very sad to see. A big part of the world history has been lost just like that.
@athuladissanayake226211 ай бұрын
@@donkon-n4qIf allah was there , he worshipped the Buddha statues. It (Buddhism) is a great philosophy in the world. Those who destroyed this statues, they were uncivilized .
@singh669911 ай бұрын
@@athuladissanayake2262 Religious ignorance is the biggest problem in the world. People don;t bother educating themselves about other religions.
@athuladissanayake226211 ай бұрын
@@singh6699People don't bother educating themselves about other religions. Most of people will agree with that.
@Aakashtamang820911 ай бұрын
@@donkon-n4qfor you Allah is greatest but not for all people bro 🙏 we respect Allah but you can't disrespect our Buddha
@donkon-n4q11 ай бұрын
your budah is a bunch of rocks it died and will not help you. ALLAH all mighty will not die and he will resurected you and judge you@@Aakashtamang8209
@prabathmanupriya367511 ай бұрын
Thanks, Davud, for bringing this fabulous opportunity to see the enormous effort that Afgan ancestors made to build a great heritage for the next generation, and what is left over! From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
@sarathdassanaike28079 ай бұрын
Sri lanka under occupation of Portuguese from 1505 over 150 years destroyed ruined Buddhist Temples and Monks and Statues Monument s Stupas and plundered all Artifacts treasures taken some treasures to Portugal 🇵🇹 Buddhism is the State Religion and Sri Lanka was ruled by Aryan Sinhalese Buddhist Kings for 2400 years unbroken writen history But Portuguese Dutch Hollanders or British occupation for 533 years upto 1948 could not uproot Buddhism Buddhist culture or traditions and Aryan Sinhalese nation We are so hurt when in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Buddhist Statues were destroyed by Terrorist groups led by Taliban as did in 2001 and in 2023 We condemned such Ruthless Muslim Terrorist groups try to erase great Buddhist history of Asian people with the invasion of Muslims of Arabia We are so hurt and worried about such actions under Taliban regime of Afghanistan
@pemasherpa925310 ай бұрын
I’m Buddhist from Nepal so sad to see this destroyed thank you for the videos
@nuwanrathnathilaka818711 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud for bring this to us. I am sure it is a Amazing to visit Bamyan. It was very sad to see but history gone we can not change it. Ultimately buddha s words also one day everything will be lost. We wish you all the best. have safe travels
@guydreamr11 ай бұрын
Impermanence.
@walkwithdon11 ай бұрын
Davud is a great kind and thru Muslim man. Love from Sri Lanka
@gihan.u200111 ай бұрын
He is Atheist ⚛️ not Muslim
@tenzinchomphel32182 ай бұрын
Thank you brother for showing us holy image of buddha, really appreciated your effort and respect an equal to all culture.
@ChCh-wd7oh11 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud. LOVE FROM SRI LANKA
@manjulabuddarage11 ай бұрын
As a Buddhist and a lover of art and history, it is with profound sadness and anger that I reflect on the tragic destruction of the Buddha statues of Bamiyan by the Taliban. This act of cultural vandalism, which took place in 2001, has left an indelible mark on the world's cultural and religious heritage, and it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preserving our shared history. The Buddhas of Bamiyan were not just statues; they were a testament to the rich and diverse history of Afghanistan and its long-standing connection to Buddhism. These colossal statues, carved into the cliffs of the Bamiyan Valley in central Afghanistan, stood as silent witnesses to over 1,500 years of history. They were magnificent examples of Gandhara art, a fusion of Greek, Persian, and Buddhist influences that flourished in the region. These statues were not only objects of beauty but also symbols of tolerance and coexistence. For centuries, they had withstood the test of time, serving as a source of inspiration and wonder for travelers, pilgrims, and scholars from all corners of the world. The destruction of the Buddha statues in 2001 was a devastating blow to humanity. The Taliban's actions not only robbed the Afghan people of a priceless cultural treasure but also highlighted the brutal intolerance and ignorance that can drive such acts of iconoclasm. The world watched in horror as these irreplaceable artifacts were reduced to rubble, and it was a grim reminder of the need to protect our shared heritage. While the physical statues are gone, their memory lives on. Efforts to reconstruct or preserve the site as a testament to the past and a symbol of hope for the future are ongoing. The loss of the Buddha statues of Bamiyan serves as a rallying cry for the preservation of cultural heritage worldwide. It reminds us of the importance of education, dialogue, and understanding among different cultures and religions. As a Buddhist, I mourn the loss of these great Buddhas, but I also hold onto the hope that their destruction can serve as a catalyst for positive change. Let us remember the Buddha of Bamiyan not only for what was lost but also for what we can learn from this tragic event. It is a stark reminder that we must cherish and protect our shared cultural heritage, for it is a testament to the diversity, beauty, and resilience of human civilization.
@heshansamarasinghe456111 ай бұрын
Anyone can destroy idols but cannot destroy Buddha's philosophy.Lord buddha taught us to be kind to everyone, so we will be kind to them too.
@LakmaliAnuradhika-xo9gg11 ай бұрын
Davud brother, thank you very much that your are sharing this videos with us,coz we can't see this place will never ever with us own eyes. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤
@rigzindolma774811 ай бұрын
Bamyan actually looks so much similar to Ladakh, India. the landscapes and its people are so much alike. We even have ancient stories that includes afghans. we describe them as (hor).
@bt.com3010 ай бұрын
Hor is mostly likely Turkic. Ladakh has more Islamic influence it seems due to its neighbours.
@purv3y0r11 ай бұрын
Thank you for covering Bamyan. It's extremely rare to find vloggers covering this ancient historic site. Even though the statues were destroyed, I think this historical village still has the potential of turning out to be a great tourist attraction for Afghanistan. I hope Taliban will take the maximum use of it. Also, we should appreciate your guide, that guy is so authentic and honest. Keep bringing us more good videos like this. 🎉 Love Afghanistan ❤🇦🇫
@yasminea714911 ай бұрын
Literally every single vlogger goes to Bamyan
@musicmixism11 ай бұрын
This happens when there is no more room for humanity and religious freedom. Sad story... I think those who destroyed it had no idea that they were harming themselves as well.
@geomahamed142711 ай бұрын
Hhhhhh, you are crying, what about Rohingya poor people in Myanmar?
@walkwithdon11 ай бұрын
absolutely
@youdhveersingh382711 ай бұрын
@@geomahamed1427Your poor Rohingya peoples are killers and looters of thousands of Myanmar Buddhists.
@lilyannal515911 ай бұрын
@@geomahamed1427 YOUR ALLAH WILL PUT YOU AT HELL FOR CARRYING EVIL HEART UNDER HIS NAME.
@howyou203511 ай бұрын
@@geomahamed1427exactly they are no different..
@rajkamalweerasingam302211 ай бұрын
many muslims do not respect other religions....this is the best example .....i am very sad that the buddha statue was broken
@MoosefromCanada7 ай бұрын
I saw this over 23 years ago. I was in Kabul with ISAF. Sad the friends i lost there for nothing😢
@happyparrots97911 ай бұрын
as a Hindu I am really sad for this and I can say that destroying the statue will never be able to eradicate buddha and his heritage from that place ,,,history is such a thing that you might remember it or not ,but you can not change it....Lord Buddha is always there in this world through his eternal teachings
@tantrichill19211 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud , thank ypu for making this vlog and sharing your opinion. Namaste from Nepal. The law impermanence, nothing last forever..
@msanjeewar11 ай бұрын
Thank you for covering Bamyan. It's extremely rare to find vloggers covering this ancient historic site. Thank you much for your hard work and effort to bring us this never seen exclusive footage.
@vimukthi106611 ай бұрын
When Davud was gently touching the remains of the Buddha statue at 12:13 I think he really felt the sadness that he could not express, and I believe he really did say sorry to the Buddha in his heart.
@saralashalini592211 ай бұрын
Nothing is permanent , that ia what Buddha taught us.😢😢😢😢😢
@nimu917511 ай бұрын
You take to many places where we havent gone before seen eigher thank you so much God bless you
@chinthakaweerasekera839511 ай бұрын
Very sad of things happened.Had these Statues being kept without destroying ,it would add good value to the heritage of Afgans!!
@jolel256611 ай бұрын
Islam at it's finest
@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o11 ай бұрын
@@donkon-n4qok,apart from the religious believes you guys can/could make it as a historical/cultural heritage.. if that happened toursim would be better and you would get a better economy..
@donkon-n4q11 ай бұрын
we believe ALLAH he who provide not your bs economy@@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o
@jolel256611 ай бұрын
@@donkon-n4q This action, your comment and verse 9;5 show the intolerence of your vile false religion.
@truth_finder200111 ай бұрын
@@donkon-n4q Most of the mosques were destroyed in Xinjiang, thousands of muslims were killed in Afganistan, Iraq, Rohingaya and so on. Your most powerful GOD didn't do anything. Does that prove that Islam is also false? Try to respect other religions and beliefs and get away from your terrorist mentality. That is good for you! Religions are for the world peace and the peacefulness of a religion can be measured only by the action of its practitioners. Otherwise it will be an impractical religion.
@nadeeshaweerasinghe248511 ай бұрын
I had a big uninterest upon Afghanistan due to this destruction and since I watching your videos only I have a interest and good impression upon Afghan people. As I thought, when you arrived to Afghanistan you showed us the Bamiyan Buddha statues. When I see this I recalled all the carvings in Sri Lanka specially Thiwanka Pilima geya, Lanka Thilaka in Polonnaruwa. Those statues were also destroyed by Kalinga Magha who was from India. Anyway this is a very heart felt video as I am Buddhist and it compel me to watch again how the Talaibhan destroy those statues. Finally I could say "No one can destroy the Lord Buddha" and what they destroy is their ancestors' believes, their heritage and future.
@shanthaliyanagama50911 ай бұрын
All things in this world arise and disappear, that is the nature Thank you David. I'm from srilanka
@spidermanshorrs-11 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing Afghanistan to the world ❤❤
@smalshi717411 ай бұрын
Buddha always spread love & kindness for all.I wish everyone love this world 🌎.
@pradeephettiarachchi595411 ай бұрын
This is what I expected . I am waiting to see the real situation of bharmian statues . Thanks Davud ❤
@ushanipalihawadana801511 ай бұрын
Very sad as a buddhist. How much effort have they thken to built this without any technology. That shows how much they respect Buddhism wich was the main religion religion in asia. It remains only in sri lanka and few other countries now. Truth is hard to practice. Thanks for your hard work
@davea630811 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing great sites of Afghanistan. In the past 20 years the international community was trying to rebuild the statues, that why they have to construction pols there. Unfortunately, they were not able to rebuild. It was a shameful action conducted by the Taliban regime.
@leradicideglialberi2 ай бұрын
Wonderful place and history there, but also so sad to see how the buddhas looks like today. Madness.
@rar763110 ай бұрын
It was just breathtaking to see these ancient statue sites up close. Even more spectacular than I ever could have imagined. Hope they allow restoration of them. Thanks for your efforts in creating this video 😊
@HimolBaruaStudent11 ай бұрын
So sad from Bangladesh. 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
@chamika197511 ай бұрын
Now only I finished watching your video. Just like a first-hand experience. Thank again Davud. I think this place should have been a so massive monastery. We cannot find a such a massive place in Sri Lanka also. (Dambulla and Dimbulaagala caves are also large). I mean see the number of caves in the mountains and also when you think about the height of the Statues. Thousands of monks would have lived there. As the most of the monks at the time were Arhath, they had supernatural abilities like teleportation. They can live in those caves up there even if there are no roads or paths to reach there. According to Sri Lankan history books, it is said that hundreds of thousands of monks from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have visited Anuradhapura at the time of laying foundation for the Ruwanweli Maha Stupa. Back then Saudi was named Sunaaparantha, a famous Arhath Monk from Sunaaparantha is called "Punna" Arahath Thero. The story is there in thripitaka. When Punna thero wanted to visit Saudi, he wanted to get the permission from the Buddha. Then, Buddha has said that the people in that area are very rude. How do you face these kinds of rude people. Punna thero has said that if people there blamed me, I would not get angry thinking that they did not hit me with their hands. And if they hit him, he would not get angry thinking they did not attacked with branches of trees. Like wise, Punna thero has said so many ways of keeping calm when people are rude and aggressive to him. So finally the Buddha has allowed Punna thero to visit Sunaaparantha which is Saudi Arabia. At that time also, people in Saudi and that area have been rude and very aggressive. Anyway after Punna thero preached Dhamma to these people, they have become buddhists. Hundreds of thousands of people there have become monks and become Arhath. Arhath monks have visited Anuradhapura by teleportation (disappearing from Sunaparantha and appearing in Anuradhapura).
@varunapriyanka752311 ай бұрын
@nipunwickramasooriya9434 I have seen some documentries on Buddhism existed on Rome and Greece...So iy is quite possible mate
@chamika197511 ай бұрын
@nipunwickramasooriya9434 yes yes boss. that comes from a man who knows exactly what happened in the history. sunaaparantha was not a place in a Saudi if you say so boss. Distance from Afganistan to greek is about 4000 km while distance from Afganistant to Saudi is about 2400km. If Buddhism was spread to Greek for a distance of 4000km, there was no chance of spreading buddism to Saudi? The time I mentioned a long before Islam came into existance. Punna thero was an arhath thero who lived during the times of the Buddha. In the story says Punna thero meditated (parambulated) at a temple near sea. So, this "temple near sea" should be there in the middle of the land i guess?.
@prasadbuddhika359311 ай бұрын
Your meaningful,descriptive and clearcut description deserves millions of gratitude and respect.for them violence is nothing. But we the non violent sinhalese Buddhists respect and accept any religion or any culture.
@КрутойАвиатор11 ай бұрын
Thank you Davud being a human! I see genuinely in your eyes how much you care about Buddha Statues!
@asirimudalige93111 ай бұрын
Namo budhdhaya 🙏🙏🙏🙏 from sri 🇱🇰 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
@lindyashford774411 ай бұрын
Very interesting, even though the Buddha is gone, in peoples minds it is still there! It still inhabits the space….
@parameealwis111611 ай бұрын
Hi.. I am a Sri Lankan Buddhist person too.. still I can remember the day they destroyed these Buddha statues.. We were shocked to see that as small kids.. but we are not angry with you guys .., we don’t like to hate people whatever they have done for us.. we have that patience.. and nothing in this world which we can control as we wish..even our mind or body..then how we can we control others minds and actions?? ..you can’t do it..bcz that’s the nature of the world.. we can’t change the nature.. but we can change our mind and realize the nature 🙏🏽🙏🏽that’s the Buddha’s words..🙏🏽🙏🏽 so we love you guys.. stay happy forever ❤❤❤ Love from Sri Lanka
@ClassifiedUnit-13511 ай бұрын
No wonder why islamists can conquer a Buddhist nation so easily!
@asankadewakaabeysekara593511 ай бұрын
Thank u for remembering this us, 😢😢 from Sri Lanka
@rashantrex540611 ай бұрын
Nahi verena verani - sammanti'dha kudacanam Averena ca sammanti - esa dhammo sanantano. -BUDDHA- Meaning...,"Hatreds never cease through hatred in this world; through love alone they cease. This is an eternal law" As a Sri Lankan Buddhist , we have no hatred towards Taliban...
@ClassifiedUnit-13511 ай бұрын
Then you will also perish.
@rashantrex540611 ай бұрын
@@ClassifiedUnit-135 nothing is Permanent in this world, That's what Buddha taught us, you will be perished, I will be perished, and everyone, everything will be perished someday! It's the internal truth. That's why Buddhism is also very different with other beliefs! It's a philosophy!
@sudharmanthilakawardhana707411 ай бұрын
Thanks brother, I am a Sri Lankan Buddhist, even if we can't go, please go and inform about these things
@mjninju525210 ай бұрын
I admire how humble you were for the statues 🙏
@gamoyamo11 ай бұрын
Another beautiful video! In Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, Tara is considered female Buddha. I’m not sure if it was Tara that you saw at Bāmyān caves. Hopefully you will make it back to India and Nepal soon. Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha. India has amazing Hindu /Buddhist/Jain architectural/archaeological sites- Ajanta Ellora Caves in Mahatashtra, Hampi in Karnataka to name a few.
@CG6881011 ай бұрын
Those that destroy symbols of another's religion shows that they are insecure in their own religion. Quite sad that people do these things. The scaffolding that is in front of the carving appears to show they are going to either build something or restore what was destroyed. The Taliban destroyed them in March 2001.
@darshiliyanage942911 ай бұрын
Thaliban is a stupidest group
@jamalsjamalse11 ай бұрын
You shouldn’t base Islam of Taliban. The ones who did this act are a very very small minority
@ClassifiedUnit-13511 ай бұрын
@@jamalsjamalse My guy. It is not a minority.
@kscreations593720 күн бұрын
@@jamalsjamalselol just see how muslims defending this act in comment section
@tharindupriyadarshana362811 ай бұрын
As a Sri Lankan buddhist, sad to see that😢
@treeofheaven641611 ай бұрын
Nice to see sharia in Afghanistan ❤
@RobertRitchie-re5pt5 ай бұрын
Yes. Looks like a nice place to go for gay Muslims. No women. Not trees. Hahahhahahahahahaha
@p.e.883311 ай бұрын
This really made me sad, i cant understand why they did this, as you said, it would be good for the tourism. This site would be so wonderful with the statues, what a shame, so much history destroyed.
@pdmhhpalihena963211 ай бұрын
Thank you soo much for your hard work ....love from sri Lanka 🇱🇰
@milsilva307411 ай бұрын
Very valuable place and also KZbin valuable video clip David congratulation for publicate
@Ceylonicus_uk11 ай бұрын
Nothing is permanent. That’s the nature. That’s Buddha told. So why we should hate anyone. Breathe in. Forgive. Forget. Be great full for this life❤
@prasannaindika630911 ай бұрын
I am a Sri Lankan Buddhist Sad to see this😢😢😢😢
@HelloHarini11 ай бұрын
Historical place. ❤❤❤❤
@guydreamr11 ай бұрын
Even decades later, I still can't believe such priceless treasures could be destroyed in such a wanton fashion. Supposedly, Bin Laden himself incited Mullah Omar to order their destruction. What a tragedy.
@faizaanwar366211 ай бұрын
Muslims believe idols to be the biggest sin
@nandakumar248510 ай бұрын
May Peace be restored upon the AFGHANS by the BUDDHA 💙
@rajmahanta396Ай бұрын
It is very painful for Buddhists and every Indian , because Budda is not only lord Buddha he is our ancestor ....❤😢
@DammikaHerath11 ай бұрын
This is a biggest mistake they could have done to destroy their own property.. What a poor guys not to tolerate others belif...😢
@afghanwelfarefoundation367611 ай бұрын
😓😓😓
@peace-cy6wd11 ай бұрын
they can kill there self for prophet muhammad ,,,,,prophet muhammad don't like idols ....
@faizaanwar366211 ай бұрын
Muslims believe idol worship to be the worst sin, so we couldn’t care less
@sachds333311 ай бұрын
Afghanistan have blood of great Alexander army and Genghis khan also one Jewish , Buddhism & spiritual religion existence but now it total Saudi Arabia culture even Afghanistan don't know about their history
@umarhakimy891211 ай бұрын
you have absloutly stupid idea that is made by your stomach we Afghans do not have the blood of anyone, we are Afghan in all history we just fought against everyone you mentioned until we defeated them.
@faizaanwar366211 ай бұрын
They have been Muslims for thousands of years now
@faizaanwar366211 ай бұрын
Also Islam is not a culture
@umarhakimy891211 ай бұрын
@@DamianKnox11 bro we accepted Islam and there is a law in Islam that no muslim can force a non muslim to accept Islam so no one did change our religion but we accepted Islam by our will when it came to us and about our culture we still have all of our culture which we had 5000 years ago.
@allevuve11 ай бұрын
@@umarhakimy8912 there is also a law that a muslim cannot change religion.
@homanoorzai544211 ай бұрын
Afghanistan Beautiful 🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫
@C424c42411 ай бұрын
Gautham buddha is say nothing anythings forever 😢😢😢..namo buddha ..🙏🙏🙏
@Sasanka19711 ай бұрын
After bombing a centuries old heritage site, they have now transformed the place as a tourist attraction charging money from travellers to look at what they themselves destroyed. Thank you Davud for this Afghanistan series.