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4361762The Buddhist Catechismhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-buddhist-catechism-8596547734659/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4090783/image.jpg?v=6384432646019000002525MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/<p>In "The Buddhist Catechism," Henry S. Olcott presents a thorough and accessible introduction to Buddhist beliefs, practices, and philosophies. Written in a didactic style and structured as a series of questions and answers, the book serves to demystify key concepts of Buddhism for Western audiences. Olcott contextualizes Buddhism within a broader understanding of world religions, aiming to foster interfaith dialogue and appreciation. The catechism format allows readers to engage with complex ideas in a straightforward manner, emphasizing core doctrines such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, making it an essential text for anyone seeking to grasp the fundamentals of Buddhist thought. Henry S. Olcott, an American military officer turned religious scholar, played a pivotal role in the revival of Buddhism in the late 19th century, particularly among Westerners. Having co-founded the Theosophical Society, Olcotts commitment to the study and propagation of world religions significantly informed his writing. His experiences in Sri Lanka, where he promoted Buddhist education, undoubtedly enriched the insights contained within this work, as he sought to bridge Eastern spiritual wisdom and Western scholarly inquiry. For readers interested in understanding Buddhism from a historical and philosophical perspective, "The Buddhist Catechism" is an invaluable resource. Olcotts work not only enlightens the curious but also serves as a foundation for deeper exploration into Buddhist teachings, encouraging both practitioners and scholars to appreciate the depth and beauty of this ancient tradition.</p>...4548925The Buddhist Catechism2525https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-buddhist-catechism-8596547734659/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4090783/image.jpg?v=638443264601900000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20238596547734659_W3siaWQiOiI3OGVkMjYzNy05ODhmLTRhYTgtOWQ2Ny04NzE5MDc5ZDI0NTYiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjI1LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjoyNSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDMtMjlUMTk6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547734659_<p>The Buddhism Catechism by Olcott is a new, post-Enlightenment interpretation of Buddhist believes. Henry Olcott reviewed Buddhism from the point of view, following the strict rules of catechistic criticism established in orthodox Christianity. This book was a most significant contribution to the revival of Buddhism in Shri-Lanka and is still in use there today. The text of the book represents the central doctrines of Buddhism, including the life of Buddha, and how the message of Buddha correlates with modern society. It also contains the message of the Dharma and the role of the Sangha in the Buddhist teachings. The book is written in a simple manner, in the form of questions and answers, and became very popular in Sri Lanka and was an effective tool for the popularization of Buddhism.</p>...(*_*)8596547734659_<p>In "The Buddhist Catechism," Henry S. Olcott presents a thorough and accessible introduction to Buddhist beliefs, practices, and philosophies. Written in a didactic style and structured as a series of questions and answers, the book serves to demystify key concepts of Buddhism for Western audiences. Olcott contextualizes Buddhism within a broader understanding of world religions, aiming to foster interfaith dialogue and appreciation. The catechism format allows readers to engage with complex ideas in a straightforward manner, emphasizing core doctrines such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, making it an essential text for anyone seeking to grasp the fundamentals of Buddhist thought. Henry S. Olcott, an American military officer turned religious scholar, played a pivotal role in the revival of Buddhism in the late 19th century, particularly among Westerners. Having co-founded the Theosophical Society, Olcotts commitment to the study and propagation of world religions significantly informed his writing. His experiences in Sri Lanka, where he promoted Buddhist education, undoubtedly enriched the insights contained within this work, as he sought to bridge Eastern spiritual wisdom and Western scholarly inquiry. For readers interested in understanding Buddhism from a historical and philosophical perspective, "The Buddhist Catechism" is an invaluable resource. Olcotts work not only enlightens the curious but also serves as a foundation for deeper exploration into Buddhist teachings, encouraging both practitioners and scholars to appreciate the depth and beauty of this ancient tradition.</p>...8596547734659_DigiCatlibro_electonico_8596547734659_8596547734659Henry S.InglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-12718feb-4efa-4b30-885a-b81cd65a5ffa.epub2023-11-27T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat