Popular SLC Buddha shrine is vandalized, leaving owner disappointed but ‘rather serene’
(Photo courtesy Ben Dieterle) A vandal threw a large rock through this $3,000 terra cotta Buddha head early Wednesday at the popular “Buddha on 9th” shrine in Salt Lake City. The owner is raising donations to repair or replace the artwork.
Bob joined The Tribune staff in June 1998 after 18 years as an editor, reporter and sportswriter with The Associated Press. His assignments since have included online news reporting and editing, and coverage of religion, business, medical, fraud, crime and the courts.
Bob joined The Tribune staff in June 1998 after 18 years as an editor, reporter and sportswriter with The Associated Press. His assignments since have included online news reporting and editing, and coverage of religion, business, medical, fraud, crime and the courts.