Annie Besant

Annie Besant

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Annie Besant was a British social activist and theosophist, credited with popularizing yoga in the early 20th century through her writings and lectures, emphasizing its health benefits and spiritual dimensions.

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Annie Besant’s candidate for Buddhahood was Jiddu Krishnamurti.

The 15th Tulku - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-10
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Annie Besant was a prominent theosophist whom Rudolf Steiner revered during his time with the Theosophical Society.

Sein Vermächtnis ist lebendig, aber schwer greifbar
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-30
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Annie Besant was a British social activist who wrote about yoga and contributed to its popularity in the early 20th century.

How civil rights icon Rosa Parks made yoga a ‘radical’ part of her wellness and strength
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-22
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