The Mysterious Lost Buddhas Of Afghanistan - What Is Left Behind In Bamyan? 🇦🇫

[@Davud_Akh]

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.

[@SanjKing]

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!

[@smrakibhasan1655]

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-n4q]

so why you said its sad.@@SanjKing

[@McBoy-hx4cl]

@@donkon-n4q so if Mosques are destroyed in Buddhist country are we good ?

[@AhmadAli-ez8db]

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

[@Webuddhists-z5j]

Sad from Sri Lanka...They have destroyed their own heritage..

[@indonnegarabakso]

Its good

[@robinmobilephoneservice]

Okay U make organization for sad

[@Meraqueen-vb5hn]

What sad?

[@udaradesilva]

First learn Buddhism. Nothing last forever. 😅

[@iftiqarazam]

Idol is not God so it's not necessary to keep idol

[@ChandanaDeSilva-l7l]

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.

[@آدمیزاد42]

Believe in! May be. Good Luck!

[@posonpuraofficial]

😢

[@Ayush-LIFE]

💯💯💯💯😢😢

[@lidtechnologes8621]

well come sri lanka bro

[@haydariblog8850]

If you want to visit find mr noor he will guide you

[@yasirupathuman9780]

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..🙏

[@treeofheaven6416]

History? Then! Read your true history first

[@apeevlog9956]

@@treeofheaven6416 what you know about sri lankan history ..?

[@KareysiRuiz]

Talibans are animals.

[@PeterOne24]

Typical south indian @@treeofheaven6416

[@hermankarsowidjojo6771]

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

[@ShaunWeerakkodi]

As per Buddha's teachings, nothing is permanent in this universe except 'change'. Good luck David. Love from 🇱🇰

[@chanakagoonatillake5792]

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.

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Heartening? Why on earth would it be heartening? I think you meant to say disheartening.

[@chanakagoonatillake5792]

@englishforsrilanka2535, you are correct. It should have been disheartening , my apologies.

[@kalanaviraj7540]

Sri lankans should beware of muslims. They can be really dangerous when they become majority . 🤔

[@ethiehetherington5086]

Heartening, because the Taliban do not respect good people's religion. Talban are good people's shits.

[@hermankarsowidjojo6771]

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

[@bomca5282]

Nothing is permanent. Everything is subject to change. Being is always becoming - buddha ❤️

[@induwara69]

This should be pinned

[@naynamenik2488]

@@Nadeem87Qureshirespect other religions is not a crime btw.

[@Nadeem87Qureshi]

@@naynamenik2488 The day will come and all non believers will put to shame☪️☝️

[@amvlogsub2485]

Nice try to accept islam extremism 😂

[@BogalaSawundiris]

@@Nadeem87Qureshi your religion is so beautiful and i feel like converting WOOOOW SOOOO PEACEFUL

[@KushanMahela832]

Thank you much for your hard work and effort to bring us this never seen exclusive footage. Love this Afghanistan series. Love from 🇱🇰

[@Fruitsworld-wo9qd]

Love from Sri Lanka ❤

[@ajanthasiriwardena7217]

❤ FROM 🇱🇰

[@pemawangchuk6500]

So sad too see this from Bhutan.🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹😥😥😥😥

[@kalanaviraj7540]

@user-mm7zi4ue7d Most uncivilized thing on this earth is destroying other humen's relegious places. This is barbarians act.

[@avitech4500]

I'm budhist from India it's So sad they destroy buddha statute...💙☸️

[@AsiriBandara-lb6gb]

❤❤

[@ethiehetherington5086]

Taliban are shits from good people.

[@thowaiupruemarma476]

Love you bro. I am also Buddhist from Bangladesh

[@ChandanKumar-59]

Because idol worship is prohibited in Islam, that is why the statue of Buddha has been destroyed. I love buddha love from India ❤😊

[@ethiehetherington5086]

Slam worship in Kaaba, in which where their black stone in it. To me, that is also an idol worship. No different than Budha

[@samodhadesilva8907]

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..🇱🇰

[@darshansingh4375]

I was fortunate to visit Bamyan in 1977 on the way back to Europe, while returning from India. The Buddha statues where standing there then . I’m a French born British national from Roman Catholic background, but I converted to Sikhism. And as a Sikh, I believe we should respect every religious tradition. I felt very upset when the Taliban decided to destroy this amazing world heritage, but also heritage of Afghanistan . We should follow our beliefs, while respecting other religions. I like Davud ‘s open minded mindset.. he is a role model for humanity. Sat Sri Akal, Salam, Shalom, Shanti.

[@maroonpilgrim]

I agree. He is a perfect traveller: curious, respectful, open, friendly, warm and generous. You can see people respond to his warmth❤

[@Skuf_AleLover]

We all agree that Talibans are thugs, a bit like Noth Korea, think like us or we kill you. And it’s sad for humanity to see a country governed that way in 2023. We never learn.

[@tootsownhorn5874]

Satsri akal, bhaisab from germany.

[@donkon-n4q]

لا اله الا الله وحده لا شريك له

[@singh6699]

Waheguru. There are too many ignorant people in the world from all religions. If you want to follow your religion, then great. But you can't destroy symbols/artifacts of other religions. Over zealous religious fanatics are the problem. You have to use common sense and your inner good that god gave you naturally to address these conflicts. Don't just pick lines out of a book to fit and justify your need.

[@Sasanka197]

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.

[@pasindunirmana9642]

Buddha Said " Live knowing that nothing lasts forever" Thats its😊

[@ediri94]

nothing is permanent everything is temporary- the lord buddha. respect for afghan people who take care of this ancient site now. 🇱🇰🇦🇫

[@RK-su]

❤❤❤

[@buddhikathennakoon9840]

Nothing is permanent. Thats the reality 🌷

[@balasahebchauhan8861]

Yeah, nothing is permanent. Their Islamic joy and pride to destroy the statues will also be lost. So disheartening 😭

[@nalakajayasinghe9772]

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

[@bandulaamarawardena6576]

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.

[@Nadeem87Qureshi]

Now gone inshallah. Only Islam rest will be punished.

[@bandulaamarawardena6576]

@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.

[@sankaganganath8230]

@@Nadeem87Qureshi you should burn in hell you racist. hope your mother and father should have done better

[@kalanaviraj7540]

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.

[@kdsumedhaperera3482]

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.🎉❤

[@sachiramalshanrathnakayake8346]

For us Buddhists This incident is sad. 😢 You are the best traveler I have seen.good job & good luck. be safe in your journey ☘️ 🇱🇰

[@donkon-n4q]

keep your heritage BS for your self . yes those status needed to be destroyed . nothing is worthy to worship except ALLAH you like it or not

[@faizaanwar3662]

Why is it sad, many Buddhists have destroyed and burnt down mosques

[@WorldsTravellerNomad]

@@donkon-n4q ​ Yes, the Kaaba statues must be destroyed. Nothing is worthy of worship except the BUDDHA. BUDDHA never dies, it's in the hearts and memories of the people. A new leader, a new Genghis Khan will arise from the ashes and will reach and destroy Kaaba statues, wiping out the Taliban in the way. BUDDHA the greatest.

[@Sasanka197]

​@@donkon-n4qLord Buddha is not a God. Those statues were built to show reverence towards His teachings. Buddhists pay respect to his teachings.

[@sandorclegane5258]

@@donkon-n4q what about your prophet who slept with 8 year's old?

[@MAXMI852]

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. 🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@Audreyrose1414]

I hope that talibans would realize as well that girls are not objects… and that they have the right to study… 😢

[@elvisjusufovic8277]

If it‘s your lord, how its possible he didn‘t protect himself?

[@lckiller2483]

​@@elvisjusufovic8277 YES, YES NOWADAYS WE ALREADY KNOW HOW GOD ALLAH PROTECT THOSE MUSLIMS 😂 IN GAZA'S.....

[@elvisjusufovic8277]

@@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

[@samarakoon45]

​@@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...

[@nevindimakewita389]

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.. 🙏

[@akhilapathirana7251]

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-n4q]

keep your heritage BS for your self . yes those status needed to be destroyed . nothing is worthy to worship except ALLAH

[@Ahad_Faisal]

The idol is not God, no need for the statue to be around.

[@ROSTAMFARROKHZADZA]

@@Ahad_Faisal Same logic can apply for Mecca as well.

[@ishanperera3225]

​@@Ahad_Faisal 80 % of muslim countries are so poor. So i can imagine why. 😂

[@jolel2566]

The Taliban did not do this. Their vile false religion did this.

[@eessa1727]

They can destroy the statue but not the love and respect we have in our hearts for the Supreme buddha♥️🙏

[@TanTin-vg4hw]

🙏🌼❤

[@KalumPrasanna-o3t]

🙏🙏🙏

[@surangasuranga698]

❤

[@dawayeaung2694]

from Myanmar ❤

[@proximacentury1110]

❤ from India, a hindu, we respect Gautama buddha

[@prakashgurung5574]

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❤

[@lennylee6528]

Thank you for being a good decent human ALL humans should respect others beliefs and live and let live 🙏🏼🤍

[@kumaratissa2850]

Yes

[@nilaymallikk]

If you stay silent, future of nepal would be same.

[@prakashgurung5574]

@@nilaymallikk damn care about religion,we are all same as human being ,preserving heritage is identity of the country ,

[@kalanaviraj7540]

This is where islam is different from all other relegions. Islam means - Beleave or Die !

[@gaminijayasinghe2380]

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.

[@Uni125-n1g]

This is so sad.😢😢Thank you davud for sharing this with us.Always love from 🇱🇰 ❤

[@DhammaUSA]

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

[@chaminithewarapperuma5369]

Buddhism is a philosophy.any one can't destroy it.

[@induwara69]

True

[@dananjayajayasundara8667]

❤

[@HAI_1982]

Sure ❤❤❤

[@travelingheart8542]

😂😂

[@nathanselvanathan4787]

You're absolutely correct. People belongs to any faith can follow Buddha philosophy which don't judge any religion. Namo Buddhaya

[@kasturipillay6626]

Thanks Davud, for this tour . So painful to see the remains of this. But Lord Buddha remains in our hearts forever. ❤❤❤🙏

[@prabathmanupriya3675]

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 🇱🇰

[@sarathdassanaike2807]

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

[@NetITGeeks]

Good to see multiple people of all backgrounds are working together to reconstruct and preserve the historical site.

[@anonymousplayer1540]

We watched Bamyan historical places , thank you so much .👍🇱🇰

[@nature2941]

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.

[@athulaherath8651]

There maybe some connection between the two words awakan(afghan )and awkana

[@ROSTAMFARROKHZADZA]

@user-mm7zi4ue7d May be you should think about stop worshiping a false god..!

[@ROSTAMFARROKHZADZA]

@user-mm7zi4ue7d People like you not deserved to be called or treated as actual human beings..!

[@home_ceylon]

The heritage of my country ❤

[@jolel2566]

@user-mm7zi4ue7d Devil worship is worse, but you do it!!

[@nimu9175]

You take to many places where we havent gone before seen eigher thank you so much God bless you

[@บุญชม-ฦ1ล]

I’m a Thai Buddhist ,for making me wide eyes seeing the Afgahnistan the special place in this world, Thank Mr. Davud..!!!!!

[@lennylee6528]

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 🙏🏼

[@howyou2035]

Seriously? How many muslims do you meet regularly? Or only in media?

[@HarryLakshan]

I feel sad but If they had not destroyed these statues, thousands of tourists would have come to see this magnificent creation

[@yasminea7149]

Are you sure? With all the wars? I doubt that very much.

[@Eueqorogu]

​@@yasminea7149if they didnt want war or destroyed cultures.... afgahn would be a toutist site much appreciared , thats what this person said obviously.

[@yasminea7149]

If they didn't want war or destroyed cultures??? So the ppl of AFG wanted the British, the Soviets, and the Americans to invade their countries and wage war? Are we now going to gaslight everyone and say colonized or invaded countries are to be blamed by war-hungry and colonizer nations bc they deserve it since they wanted it? Clearly a lot of AFG was destroyed by various invasions and wars by outsiders but you ppl sitting on your high horses can only talk about the Buddha statues in Bamian. ​@@Eueqorogu

[@nuwanrathnathilaka8187]

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

[@guydreamr]

Impermanence.

[@chanchimmy5368]

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!

[@mrchopsticks3]

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.

[@tenzinchomphel3218]

Thank you brother for showing us holy image of buddha, really appreciated your effort and respect an equal to all culture.

[@IRG849]

What a nice place the world would be if everyone respected each other's faith without thinking of only their own 🙏

[@rathnayakeprasanna1536]

Yes.true

[@rathnayakeprasanna1536]

Yes.true

[@tantrichill192]

Thank you Davud , thank ypu for making this vlog and sharing your opinion. Namaste from Nepal. The law impermanence, nothing last forever..

[@LakmaliAnuradhika-xo9gg]

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 🇱🇰 ❤

[@ChannaSenevirathna-mu1xh]

I am a sri lankan . Very sad to see destroyed statues . How ever i respect to you going there to see history .

[@baskin-not-robbins]

This was lovely though my heart is broken at the loss of history and heritage. But, that said, the destruction itself is now part of the thousands of years of rich stories these hills have witnessed. Thank you so much for bringing us with you on your tour. I wish I could visit this beautiful area one day.

[@msanjeewar]

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.

[@walkwithdon]

Davud is a great kind and thru Muslim man. Love from Sri Lanka

[@gihan.u2001]

He is Atheist ⚛️ not Muslim

[@thebatsup]

This is very sad to see. A big part of the world history has been lost just like that.

[@athuladissanayake2262]

​​@@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 .

[@singh6699]

@@athuladissanayake2262 Religious ignorance is the biggest problem in the world. People don;t bother educating themselves about other religions.

[@athuladissanayake2262]

​@@singh6699People don't bother educating themselves about other religions. Most of people will agree with that.

[@Aakashtamang8209]

​@@donkon-n4qfor you Allah is greatest but not for all people bro 🙏 we respect Allah but you can't disrespect our Buddha

[@donkon-n4q]

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

[@rezamohammadi4994]

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.❤️

[@leradicideglialberi]

Wonderful place and history there, but also so sad to see how the buddhas looks like today. Madness.

[@Sophialatha]

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.

[@nadeeshaweerasinghe2485]

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.

[@cupidsnow3885]

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 😔

[@lennylee6528]

Islam is king of hypocrites

[@sendyguna6008]

Haha yeah Why people so said about country They know the best for their country

[@freethinker--]

Islam is the worst 🤦

[@kscreations5937]

Yaaa hypocrites they are saying its country law and decision but when non muslim countries take any secular decision they will cry😅

[@freethinker--]

@@cupidsnow3885 it's a one way mentality and an arrogant religion, fairness doesn't matter to them.

[@shanthamaddumapatabandige1329]

Davud you are a modern great person. Wish you all the good.

[@rar7631]

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 😊

[@pradeephettiarachchi5954]

This is what I expected . I am waiting to see the real situation of bharmian statues . Thanks Davud ❤

[@shanthaliyanagama509]

All things in this world arise and disappear, that is the nature Thank you David. I'm from srilanka

[@MayumiRathnayaka-cr4se]

Thank you brother it's very sad story 😢 they are destroying their own history. Very beautiful bamiyan village ❤❤❤ 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@Lionkingz24]

In sri lanka the same tamil history was destroyed by sinhalese

[@Uni125-n1g]

​@@Lionkingz24 What history give one example?

[@සිහිනDilz]

ලංකාවේ මැණිකේ කෙනෙක් නේද මේ😊❤❤❤😘

[@kalanaviraj7540]

@@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.

[@Lankamrt]

​@@Lionkingz24Do you have example ?

[@КрутойАвиатор]

Thank you Davud being a human! I see genuinely in your eyes how much you care about Buddha Statues!

[@ChCh-wd7oh]

Thank you Davud. LOVE FROM SRI LANKA

[@Islamic24Reminders]

As a Muslim sorry for our brothers who follows lord Buddha...!

[@RobertRitchie-re5pt]

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.

[@kscreations5937]

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

[@pdmhhpalihena9632]

Thank you soo much for your hard work ....love from sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@purv3y0r]

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 ❤🇦🇫

[@yasminea7149]

Literally every single vlogger goes to Bamyan

[@Wul-Lop]

Thank everyone who helps preserve our world heritage Bamyan... 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🇦🇫 🙏🙏🙏... Respect Bamyan, respect Afghanistan from Thailand...

[@kevinkelly6843]

You guide is a kind person. The best type of person regardless of national identity or regilion. a really good person. Full respect to you guide.

[@knowledge15134]

The creators, architects created these marvelous work for how many years and hardwork!! Monsters destroyed them in a second....!! 🥲🥺😓

[@manjulabuddarage]

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.

[@musicmixism]

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.

[@geomahamed1427]

Hhhhhh, you are crying, what about Rohingya poor people in Myanmar?

[@walkwithdon]

absolutely

[@youdhveersingh3827]

​@@geomahamed1427Your poor Rohingya peoples are killers and looters of thousands of Myanmar Buddhists.

[@lilyannal5159]

@@geomahamed1427 YOUR ALLAH WILL PUT YOU AT HELL FOR CARRYING EVIL HEART UNDER HIS NAME.

[@howyou2035]

​@@geomahamed1427exactly they are no different..

[@chinthakaweerasekera8395]

Very sad of things happened.Had these Statues being kept without destroying ,it would add good value to the heritage of Afgans!!

[@jolel2566]

Islam at it's finest

[@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o]

​@@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-n4q]

we believe ALLAH he who provide not your bs economy@@ChannaJayawardhana-h1o

[@jolel2566]

@@donkon-n4q This action, your comment and verse 9;5 show the intolerence of your vile false religion.

[@truth_finder2001]

​@@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.

[@spidermanshorrs-]

Thanks for showing Afghanistan to the world ❤❤

[@ansibasi786]

Thanks Davud for your hard work to show this to the rest of the world. Felt very sad for seeing this 😢

[@peoples_judge]

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. 🎉

[@milsilva3074]

Very valuable place and also KZbin valuable video clip David congratulation for publicate

[@asankadewakaabeysekara5935]

Thank u for remembering this us, 😢😢 from Sri Lanka

[@chinthavithana8881]

Thanks Davud to share this where we can not touch. No one blessed from nature who destroyed the humnity. Bless you alway.

[@treeofheaven6416]

Nice to see sharia in Afghanistan ❤

[@RobertRitchie-re5pt]

Yes. Looks like a nice place to go for gay Muslims. No women. Not trees. Hahahhahahahahahaha

[@davea6308]

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.

[@gamoyamo]

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.

[@rigzindolma7748]

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.com30]

Hor is mostly likely Turkic. Ladakh has more Islamic influence it seems due to its neighbours.

[@eihlaing-n7v]

Hello Davud , Thank you so much for your sharing .❤❤❤

[@dawayeaung2694]

thank you Davud for this video to enable me to know that Buddhism once. fllourished in Afghanistan

[@kelsangchemi2918]

As a Buddhist we don’t believer your square stone( Makkah ) but respect your beliefs…but we will never think about destroy it…that’s the difference real and fake religion…Tibet

[@lindyashford7744]

Very interesting, even though the Buddha is gone, in peoples minds it is still there! It still inhabits the space….

[@rajkamalweerasingam3022]

many muslims do not respect other religions....this is the best example .....i am very sad that the buddha statue was broken

[@pemasherpa9253]

I’m Buddhist from Nepal so sad to see this destroyed thank you for the videos

[@manojsanjeewa6261]

Thank you Davud

[@oshanbate4710]

I’m from Srilankan so sad to see that story 😢🙏🇱🇰

[@veekitemple9482]

ලැජ්ජවක් නැ ලංකාවේ ඉන්න සිංහල හුකන්නලාට,උන්ගේ වැඩේ ලංකාවේ ඉන්න හමාස් තම්බින්ට පුක දෙනවා, දවසක ලංකාවෙත් වෙන්නේ මේ දෙය කියලා තම්බින්ෙ පුක දෙන රාජපක්සලට, ජප්පන්ට, ගු එන් පි උන්ට තේරෙන් නැ, ඉශ්‍රායල් වල හමාස් උන් මරපු සිංහල ගැනු කෙනා ගැන ඔය එක තම්බි ඇමතියෙන් කතා කලාද, පකිස්තානේ මරපු සිංහල සුපවයිස ගැන එකෙක් කතා කලාද, පාස්කු රක ගැන තම්බි සද්ද නැ, ඒකට අපේ හුකන්නලා මේ වගේ ලෝකෙටම පිලිලයක් වෙච්ච ලමයි දුසිං ගනං හදං රටවල් අල්ල ගන්න උන්ගේ යටි පතුල් ලෙව කනවා, තොපි ස්‍රිහල බෟද්ද කියන්න ලැජ්ජ වෙයං, යුදෙව්වෝ තොපිට වඩා තමන්ගේ ජාතියට ආදරය කරනවා, විපතක් වුනාම රට දාලා යන උන් එක්ක මොන රටවල්ද, ලංකාව එක්කෝ තම්බින්ට නැත්තං දෙමල්ලුන්ට ගිල ගන්න සිංහල පකයි උදව් කරනවා එකෙන්ම😂

[@ClassifiedUnit-135]

@@veekitemple9482 Machan umba kiyana kathawe aththak thiyenawa.

[@chamika1975]

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).

[@varunapriyanka7523]

@nipunwickramasooriya9434 I have seen some documentries on Buddhism existed on Rome and Greece...So iy is quite possible mate

[@chamika1975]

@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?.

[@prasadbuddhika3593]

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.

[@heshansamarasinghe4561]

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.

[@smalshi7174]

Buddha always spread love & kindness for all.I wish everyone love this world 🌎.

[@lindamckenna81]

Afghanistan has such amazing history from Gengis Khan, the Silk Road, Alexander the Great and would you know Dr Watson, Sherlocks Holmes partner in crime solving was there during the Great Game. Tourism brings change and possibilities, I wish people like your tour guide the best of luck

[@mjninju5252]

I admire how humble you were for the statues 🙏

[@ushanipalihawadana8015]

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

[@p.p.8833]

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.

[@priyangirajasinghe2392]

Dear Mr. Dauved, Thank you very much for this video. I believe in Buddhism from the bottom of my heart. It is very sad to see these things. Anyway, thank you again and blessings.🙏🙏

[@Sodonewithchaos]

I saw this over 23 years ago. I was in Kabul with ISAF. Sad the friends i lost there for nothing😢

[@HimolBaruaStudent]

So sad from Bangladesh. 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@happyparrots979]

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

[@vimukthi1066]

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.

[@arwzqu1964]

I can't stop saying WOW 😀 what a magnificent place is Afghanistan.

[@guydreamr]

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.

[@faizaanwar3662]

Muslims believe idols to be the biggest sin