Abstract
King Buddhadasa was a monarch of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, in the 4th century A.D. He was a unique king with sound knowledge and skill in medicine according to the traditional medical system. The primary source of Sri Lankan history describes him as "a mine of virtues, as the sea is of jewels." This is due to his virtue of being a righteous king and a compassionate physician, whose healing extended to both humans and animals. His contributions went beyond curative medicine to include preventative care, medical administration, and scholarly work such as the Sarartha Sangrahaya. Similar to Charaka and Sushruta in the South Asian region, his life and work are exemplary and inspirational to modern-day physicians. This review provides an account of the life of King Buddhadasa as recorded in the primary chronicle of Sri Lankan history. Some of his healing accounts may seem mystical to the reader. The article also endeavours to find plausible explanations for those occurrences based on allopathy and science. These records serve as important lessons for modern-day physicians, encouraging the inculcation of good conscience and morality in medical practice.
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