"The Buddha of Suburbia" is a novel by Hanif Kureishi, published in 1990. It follows the life of Karim Amir, a mixed-race teenager in 1970s London, as he navigates his identity and experiences the cultural shifts of the time. The story explores themes of race, class, and the search for self in a rapidly changing society. The novel is notable for its portrayal of suburban life and the complexities of multiculturalism in Britain. It also inspired a BBC television series, which further popularized Kureishi's work. The title references the spiritual figure of the Buddha, symbolizing a quest for enlightenment amidst the challenges of modern life.