Part Iii. The Sangha : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. 74 p. 75 PART III. THE SANGHA. 256. Q. "How do Buddhist Bhikkhus differ from the priests of other religions?" A. In other religions the priests claim to be intercessors between men and God, to help to obtain, pardon of sins; the Buddhist...
Part V. Buddhism And Science : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. 95 PART V. BUDDHISM AND SCIENCE. 325. Q. "Has Buddhism any right to be considered a scientific religion, or may it be classified as a "revealed" one?" A. Most emphatically it is not a revealed religion. The Buddha did not so preach, nor is...
Bibliography : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. 119 BIBLIOGRAPHY. The "Buddhist Catechism" has been compiled from personal studies in Ceylon, and in part from the following works: "Vinaya Texts" Davids and Oldenberg. "Buddhist Literature in China" Beal. "Catena of Buddhist Scriptures" Do...
Preface To The Thirty Third Edition : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. viii p. ix PREFACE to The THIRTY-THIRD EDITION. In the working out of my original plan, I have added more questions and answers in the text of each new English edition of the catechism, leaving it to its translators to render them...
Preface To The Fortieth Edition : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. xiii PREFACE to The FORTIETH EDITION. The popularity of this little work is proved by the constant demand for new editions, in English and other languages. In looking over the matter for the present edition, I have found very little...
Preface To The Forty Second Edition : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. xv PREFACE to The FORTY-SECOND EDITION. The writer of this catechism has passed away from earth, but, before he left the body, he had arranged with the High Priest Sumangala to make some small corrections in the text. These are incorporated...
Title Page : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. i "Nam Tassa Bhagavat Arahat Samm Sambudhassa". THE BUDDHIST CATECHISM, BY HENRY S. OLCOTT, PRESIDENT-FOUNDER OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. "Approved and recommended for use in Buddhist schools by" H. Sumangala, "Pradhna Nayaka Sthavir...
Certificates, First And Third Third Edition : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. vi p. vii CERTIFICATE TO THE FIRST EDITION. Vidyodaya College, "Colombo", "7th July", 1881. I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Sinhalese version of the catechism prepared by Colonel H. S. Olcott, and that the same is...
Part I. The Life Of The Buddha : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. xvi p. 1 THE BUDDHIST CATECHISM. PART I. THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA. 1. "Question". Of what religion * are you? "Answer". The Buddhist. p. 2 2. Q. "What is Buddhism?" A. It is a body of teachings given out by the great personage known...
Dedication : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. iii DEDICATION. In token of respect and affection I dedicate to my counsellor and friend of many years, Hikkaduwe Sumangala, Pradhna Nyaka Sthavira and High Priest of Adam's Peak (Sripada) and the Western Province, the "Buddhist Catechism,"...
Part Iv. The Rise And Spread Of Buddhism : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. 83 PART IV. THE RISE AND SPREAD OF BUDDHISM. 279. Q. "As regards the number of its followers, how does Buddhism at this date compare with the other chief religions?" A. The followers of the Buddha Dharma out-Dumber those of every other...
Untitled : * 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...
Part Ii. The Dharma Or Doctrine : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. 27 PART II. THE DHARMA OR DOCTRINE. 106. Q. "What is the meaning of the word Buddha?" A. The enlightened, or he who has the perfect wisdom. 107. Q. "You have said that there were other Buddhas: before this one". A. Yes; our belief is th...
Preface To The Thirty Sixth Edition : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. xi PREFACE to The THIRTY-SIXTH EDITION. The popularity of this little work seems undiminished, edition after edition being called for. While the present one was in the press a second German edition, re-translated by the learned Dr. Erich...
Appendix : * "The Buddhist Catechism", by Henry S. Olcott [1908], p. 110 p. 111 APPENDIX. The following text of the Fourteen items of belief which have been accepted as fundamental principles in both the Southern and Northern sections of Buddhism, by authoritative committees to whom they were submitted by me...
