The Life of Buddha

""The Life of Buddha"" by Henry S. Olcott is a comprehensive biography of the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha. The book explores the life of Buddha from his birth to his enlightenment and his teachings. Olcott, a prominent American journalist and the co-founder of the Theosophical Society, delves into the historical and cultural context of Buddha's life, as well as the various legends and myths surrounding his life. The book also examines the impact of Buddha's teachings on the world, including the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia and its influence on other religions. Overall, ""The Life of Buddha"" is a detailed and insightful account of one of the most important figures in world history and religion.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Buddhist Catechism, by Henry S. Olcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104303.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.