UNDERCOVERED: Fighting for their temple in S. Philly

A case of attempted deed theft rocks a Buddhist temple.

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UNDERCOVERED: Fighting for their temple in S. Philly

POSTED: Friday, November 11, 2011, 10:44 AM

A series on under-the-radar stories worth reading.

The Philadelphia Public Record has an odd story on an attempt to steal Bo De Buddhist Temple at 13th and Washington right out from under its 150 worshipers. A former member reportedly transferred rights to the property, valued at $300,000, to another Buddhist group. "On close inspection, the deed was missing the necessary stamp from the temple. Furthermore, temple records do not show the deed transfer was voted on by members as required by the bylaws," the Record notes. A hearing on Dec. 5 will hopefully restore the Temple to the community — but as CP has reported in the past, deed theft remains a critical problem in the city.

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