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About The Book: The Buddhist Catechism (1881) by Henry S. Olcott is a foundational text aimed at presenting the core teachings of Buddhism in a clear, accessible, and systematic format. Written in question-and-answer style, the catechism covers the life of the Buddha, key doctrines such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, ethical principles, and Buddhist cosmology. It was created to educate both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, emphasizing rationality and aligning with modern perspectives. Widely used in Sri Lankan schools, it remains influential in promoting Buddhist understanding and has contributed to the global spread of Buddhist teachings. About The Author: Colonel Henry Steel Olcott (1832–1907) was an American military officer, journalist, lawyer, and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. The first prominent American convert to Buddhism, he played a key role in reviving Buddhism in Sri Lanka, establishing schools, and creating the Buddhist Catechism (1881). Olcott promoted Buddhist modernism and helped design the Buddhist flag. His contributions to spiritualism and interfaith dialogue continue to be honored in Sri Lanka and beyond. The Title 'The Buddhist Catechism written/authored/edited by Henry S. Olcott', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369202157 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 118 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.