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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.5/5)
Genre: Buddhist Literature / Religious Fiction / Spiritual / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction/Translation

Book Review:
Portrait of the Buddha is an English translation of a major Sinhala work by Jayasena Jayakody, twice winner of Sri Lanka's highest National Award for literature. A prominent voice among the new generation of Sinhala writers, Jayakody portrays the life and culture of the Sinhala Buddhist masses with clarity, vividness, and rare sensitivity. This powerful creative work offers readers a deep understanding of the Buddha, His teachings, and above all, one's own self. Critics have hailed it as one of the most significant additions to Buddhist literature in contemporary times, capable of infusing the mind with thoughts of compassion and loving-kindness. Published by the Department of Cultural Affairs primarily for Buddhists and non-Buddhists abroad, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking spiritual insight or a deeper connection with Buddhist philosophy.