"The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons" by Henry Steel Olcott is a captivating exploration of Siddhartha Gautama's transformation from a sheltered prince to the enlightened Buddha, charting his renunciation of luxury and his dedicated search for answers to human suffering, revealing the core Buddhist beliefs centered on the fleeting nature of earthly things, the pursuit of spiritual awakening, and the ultimate liberation of Nirvana and, written in the early 20th century, emphasizes the timeless relevance of Buddha's teachings, advocating for compassion, altruism, and inner tranquility as essential guides for confronting the challenges of modern life.
The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons
By Henry Steel Olcott
Witness a prince forsake his kingdom to unlock the secrets of suffering and spark a spiritual revolution.
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About the AuthorColonel Henry Steel Olcott was an American military officer, journalist, lawyer, Freemason and the co-founder and first president of the Theosophical Society.
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott was an American military officer, journalist, lawyer, Freemason and the co-founder and first president of the Theosophical Society.
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