About the Author

Venerable Panadure Ananda Thero is the respected Meditation Master of the Young Men's Buddhist Association (YMBA), Colombo. Known for his "practical and to-the-point" preaching style, he brings profound teachings to life with striking simplicity and clarity. Revered for his direct approach to mindfulness and non-self philosophy, his teachings attract spiritual seekers from around the world.

This is his first deeply personal work—an autobiographical odyssey that transcends lifetimes, merging forbidden passion with the fearless pursuit of awakening.

What if the greatest love of your life... was also the greatest test of your path to liberation?

In this deeply personal and poetic autobiography, Venerable Panadure Ananda Thero takes you on a journey unlike any other-through two lifetimes of desire, heartbreak, royal splendour, and spiritual revelation. From a king torn between worldly love and inner peace, to a Buddhist monk awakening to the mirage of his own cravings, this story transcends time and form.

Through meditative insight, past-life memories, and the raw truth of his own inner battles, Venerable Ananda reveals the haunting beauty of a love that defied lifetimes-and the ultimate liberation that lies beyond all attachments.

A book for seekers, romantics, and the spiritually curious. It will challenge what you believe about love, self, and the true path to freedom.