Into a Haunted World
Sri Lankan author Vajra Chandrasekera on the Buddhist mythos behind his new book, Rakesfall
Vajra Chandrasekera
Vajra Chandrasekera is a writer from Colombo, Sri Lanka. His debut novel, The Saint of Bright Doors, won the Nebula as well as the Crawford and Locus awards for a first novel, and was nominated for the Le Guin, Ignyte, Hugo, and Lammy awards. His second novel, Rakesfall, is out now.
unbuddhism
A Sri Lankan author on distancing himself from the “real Buddhism” of his country
Searching for the Revolution in Every Incarnation
Vajra Chandrasekera’s latest novel reckons with the ongoing violence of Sri Lankan Buddhism.
Podcasts
Picking Up the Pieces in a Postapocalyptic World
Vajra Chandrasekera’s new novel follows two characters as they’re reincarnated across histories and worlds through endless epicycles of love, violence, and betrayal.
Listen Now on Tricycle | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Get Daily Dharma in your email
Start your day with a fresh perspective
Explore timeless teachings through modern methods.
With Stephen Batchelor, Sharon Salzberg, Andrew Olendzki, and more
See Our Courses