"Illuminating the Life of the Buddha is not only a descriptive book on a Siamese manuscript of the Eighteenth-century, but also a genuine homage to the culture, art, and the religious afflatus that created it. This work is undoubtedly one of the most important recent contributions to the study of Southeast Asian Buddhism and Thai narrative art.’

Nagoya Studies in Indian Culture and Buddhism

“Throughout this interesting and beautifully illustrated volume, we are given a strong sense of the way in which this exceptionally beautiful eighteenth-century manuscript fits into not only the history but also the lived reality of contemporary Buddhist life.”

Journal of Contemporary Religion

“An absolute essential resource. . . . The best resource for the study of pre-modern Siamese Buddhist art and lit­erature to come out in over a decade, and one of the most significant publica­tions in the history of Thai Buddhism.”

Buddhist Studies Review

"Richly illustrated, . . . [Illuminating the Life of the Buddha] gives a good idea of what stories and themes have been considered important in popular tradition. . . . A suitable introduction to the illustrative traditions of late eighteenth century Thailand, and by extension. much of southern Buddhism."

Buddhist Art News