The Buddhist Catechism is an invaluable textbook for those wishing to familiarize themselves with the basic principles of Buddhism. Since its first edition in 1881 it has been published in more than twenty languages, mainly by Buddhists for Buddhists, and was widely used in the Buddhist educational movement which Col. H.S.Olcott established in Ceylon(now Sri Lanka)
The Buddhist Catechism is an invaluable textbook for those wishing to familiarize themselves with the basic principles of Buddhism. Since its first edition in 1881 it has been published in more than twenty languages, mainly by Buddhists for Buddhists, and was widely used in the Buddhist educational movement which Col. H.S.Olcott established in Ceylon(now Sri Lanka)
This little volume contains uplifting quotations from Mme Blavatsky's writings for every day of the year. It offers inspiration for deeper study and meditation on the mysteries of life
This little volume contains uplifting quotations from Mme Blavatsky's writings for every day of the year. It offers inspiration for deeper study and meditation on the mysteries of life
Preface
The Bhagvad Gita is one of the most important basic texts for the the study of Hinduism and has attracted the attention and admiration of thinkers throughout the world.
Among the priceless teachings that may be found in the great Hindu poem of the Mahabharata, there is none so rare and and precious as this, 'The Lord's Song'. Since it fell from the divine lips of Shri Krishna on the field of battle and stilled the surging emotions of his disciple and friend, how many troubled hearts has it quieted and strengthened, how many weary souls has it led to Him!
Among the priceless teachings that may be found in the great Hindu poem of the Mahabharata, there is none so rare and and precious as this, 'The Lord's Song'. Since it fell from the divine lips of Shri Krishna on the field of battle and stilled the surging emotions of his disciple and friend, how many troubled hearts has it quieted and strengthened, how many weary souls has it led to Him!
Annie Besant wished, in adding this translation to those already before the public,' to preserve the spirit of the original,especially in its deeply devotional tone; while at the same time giving an accurate translation, reflecting the strength and terseness of the Sanskrit'. She has been eminently successful, as testified by the appreciation of generations of readers.