Light of Asia The

The Light of Asia is an epic poem by Sir Edwin Arnold that was first published in 1879. It is a narrative of the life and message of the Buddha. It quickly became a huge sensation and has continued to resonate powerfully across the world over the last century and a half. The poem captivated an Indian monk who remains an iconic personality—Swami Vivekananda. At about the same time it deeply moved a young man in Colombo who has become famous in history as Anagarika Dharmapala. It caught the attent...See More