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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre: History / Buddhist Studies / International Relations / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
Golden Links – Myanmar – Sri Lanka by Ahungalle Arunatilaka and Praneeth Abhyasundara is an exhaustive study of the treasured relations between Myanmar and Sri Lanka spanning over two millennia. The book highlights Pali as the link language, the Maha Vihara Fraternity as the fountain‑head of Theravada Buddhism (from the Third Buddhist Council), and the foundation of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Nikaya two centuries ago as a new phase strengthening these links. Essential reading for historians, Buddhist scholars, and those interested in South‑Southeast Asian cultural and religious ties.