Henry Steel Olcott, (1832-1907), founder and first president of the Theosophical Society, most well known as the first person of western descent to make a formal conversion to Buddhism. His subsequent actions as president of the Theosophical Society helped Buddhism into a new renaissance. He is still honored in Sri Lanka for these efforts.
... is a town located in Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 756.
Geography
East Marion is located at 41°7'44" North, ...