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Theosophy tries to bridge the gulf between Buddhism and Christianity by pointing to the fundamental spiritual truths on which both religions are built, and by winning people to regard the Buddha and the Christ as fellow-laborers, and not as rivals.

~Annie Besant

Topics: Between Both Bridge Buddha Buddhism Built Christ Christianity Fundamental Gulf People Pointing Regard Religions Rivals Spiritual Tries Truths Which Winning

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The idea that Buddhism denies what is called in the West 'individual immortality' is a mistake, so far as the Buddhist scriptures are concerned.

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Topics: Buddhism Buddhist Concerned Denies Far Idea Immortality Individual Mistake Scriptures West

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The Buddha over and over again spoke clearly and definitely on post-mortem states - as in his conversation with Vasetta.

~Annie Besant

Topics: Again Buddha Clearly Conversation Definitely His Over Spoke States

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Socialism is the ideal state, but it can never be achieved while man is so selfish.

~Annie Besant

Topics: Achieved Ideal Man Never Selfish Socialism State While

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I often think that woman is more free in Islam than in Christianity. Woman is more protected by Islam than by the faith which preaches monogamy.

~Annie Besant

Topics: Christianity Faith Free Islam Monogamy More Often Preaches Protected Than Think Which Woman

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Philosopher

Born: October 1st, 1847

Died: September 20th, 1933

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