First published in Ceylon in 1881 and approved by the high priest Hikkaduwe Sumangala, this catechism by the American co-founder of the Theosophical Society explains Buddhism in numbered questions and answers. It covers the life of the Buddha, the Dharma, karma and rebirth, the Sangha, and the spread of the faith.
A text that shaped the Buddhist revival in Sri Lanka, and a clear introduction for Western readers. Download the free EPUB.