John Clifford Holt is Professor of Religion at Bowdoin College, where he organized and founded the Inter-Collegiate Sri Lanka Education (ISLE) Program. Dr. Holt has authored several books including Buddha in the Crown: Avalokitesvara in the Buddhist Traditions of Sri Lanka (OUP, 1991).

Professor Holt has placed us in his debt. His insight is illuminating and informed. It shows a deep understanding of and sympathy for the artistic, political and spiritual objectives of this distinguished king as he serched for validation, both personal and public. A well-illustrated and tightly written monograph....It is clear from his careful and imaginative handling of Kirti Sri's inheritance that the present political tribulations of Sri Lanka have caused Professor Holt much pain.

John Clifford Holt is Professor of Religion at Bowdoin College, where he organized and founded the Inter-Collegiate Sri Lanka Education (ISLE) Program. Dr. Holt has authored several books including Buddha in the Crown: Avalokitesvara in the Buddhist Traditions of Sri Lanka (OUP, 1991).

Professor Holt has placed us in his debt. His insight is illuminating and informed. It shows a deep understanding of and sympathy for the artistic, political and spiritual objectives of this distinguished king as he serched for validation, both personal and public. A well-illustrated and tightly written monograph....It is clear from his careful and imaginative handling of Kirti Sri's inheritance that the present political tribulations of Sri Lanka have caused Professor Holt much pain.

John Clifford Holt is Professor of Religion at Bowdoin College, where he organized and founded the Inter-Collegiate Sri Lanka Education (ISLE) Program. Dr. Holt has authored several books including Buddha in the Crown: Avalokitesvara in the Buddhist Traditions of Sri Lanka (OUP, 1991).

Professor Holt has placed us in his debt. His insight is illuminating and informed. It shows a deep understanding of and sympathy for the artistic, political and spiritual objectives of this distinguished king as he serched for validation, both personal and public. A well-illustrated and tightly written monograph....It is clear from his careful and imaginative handling of Kirti Sri's inheritance that the present political tribulations of Sri Lanka have caused Professor Holt much pain.