Buddha images on beef noodle packs

Tilak S. FERNANDO in London

UK: Nestle, the multinational food giant, has caused a furore among the Buddhist community in England with the introduction of a new instant noodle pack bearing the image of the Buddha.

The colourful packaging of ‘World Flavours: Beef and Blackbean’ carries an image of a Buddha statue right next to with a picture of a noodle and meat dish. This follows a long list of blasphemous products and advertisements by famous companies.