Jayavarman V, though a Shaivite, is very tolerant of Buddhism, which flourishes under his reign.

Kirtipandita, his Buddhist minister, brings ancient texts from foreign lands to Cambodia, though none survive.

He even suggests that priests use Buddhist prayers as well as Hindu during a ritual.

Buddha teaches tolerance toward all beings, and the rise of Buddhism during Jayavarman V's reign also ushers women into many high positions.

Jahavi, the younger sister of Yajnavaraha, had helped raise money for the construction of Banteay Srei as this temple was not funded by the king.

Prana, of the Saptadevakula family, is the king's trusted advisor.