Henry Steel Olcott

(1832–1907) Writer

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Henry Steel Olcott was a writer.

Quick Facts About Henry Steel Olcott

Born: August 2, 1832
Died: February 17, 1907
Profession: Writer

About Henry Steel Olcott

[Wikidata] U.S. Army officer; founder of Theosophy (1832-1907)... | [Wikipedia] Colonel Henry Steel Olcott was an American military officer, journalist, lawyer, Freemason and the co-founder and first president of the Theosophical Society.

Quotes by Henry Steel Olcott

“Buddha taught that we should not merely not be evil, but that we should be positively good.”

Henry Steel Olcott

Buddhism

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“Hindrances? A. Greed, Malice, Sloth, Pride, and Doubt.”

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“Q. Was the Buddha God? A. No. Buddha Dharma teaches no "divine" incarnation.”

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“THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA 1. Question. Of what religion[1] are you? Answer. The Buddhist. 2. Q. What is Buddhism? A. It…

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Buddhism

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“A. The eight parts of this path are called angas. They are: 1. Right Belief (as to the law of Causation, or…

Henry Steel Olcott

Discipline

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“I taught you not to believe merely because you have heard, but when you believed of your own consciousness, then to act…

Henry Steel Olcott

Act Accordingly

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