Lions Roar : Anagarika Dharmapala & the Making of Modern Buddhism

Drawing from Anagarika Dharmapala's personal diaries and other rich sources, this study offers a fresh portrait of the tireless Buddhist reformer and his multifaceted mission. It traces Dharmapala's zealous efforts to revitalize Buddhism in Sri Lanka, introduce it to the Western world, and reclaim Buddhist control of the sacred Bodh Gaya site. A compelling examination of how one influential figure shaped the trajectory of modern Buddhism across continents.