Author: | Henry Olcott | ISBN: | 6610000075027 |
Publisher: | Forgotten Isle Publications | Publication: | May 16, 2018 |
Imprint: | Forgotten Isle Publications | Language: | English |
Author: | Henry Olcott |
ISBN: | 6610000075027 |
Publisher: | Forgotten Isle Publications |
Publication: | May 16, 2018 |
Imprint: | Forgotten Isle Publications |
Language: | English |
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott [1832-1907] was the first western Buddhist convert, probably since antiquity. He co-founded the Theosophical Society and was its first president. The only contributor to the 19th century southern Buddhist revival who was born a Protestant, Olcott was able to promote Eastern ideas to western society.
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott [1832-1907] was the first western Buddhist convert, probably since antiquity. He co-founded the Theosophical Society and was its first president. The only contributor to the 19th century southern Buddhist revival who was born a Protestant, Olcott was able to promote Eastern ideas to western society.