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Benefits of membership include:

  1. Fellowship in the International Theosophical Society, headquartered at Adyar, Chennai, India.

  2. A Subscription to The Quest, our bimonthly magazine.

  3. Issues of Messenger, our members’ newsletter.

  4. Borrowing privileges at the Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library, including free shipment of books by postal mail.

  5. New Member Letters in English or in Spanish, discussing the basic concepts of Theosophy.

  6. Discounts on purchases from the Quest Book Shop in Wheaton, Illinois, and the Theosophical Publishing House.

  7. Discounts on Programs at the National Center, which includes public lectures, workshops, and seminars at the national center in Wheaton, Illinois.

  8. E-Learning courses with experienced advisors.

  9. Invitations to special events reserved for members only.

  10. The opportunity to join with others in both local groups and the National Lodge to discover the ancient and timeless wisdom tradition along the path of self-discovery.

  11. Information about Theosophical camps in New York State, Washington State, California, and Arkansas.

  12. Participation in electronic or postal study groups.

Dues for National Membership in the American Section

Basic Membership $45 a year (save and join for two years at $85 or three years at $125). This entitles you to all membership benefits and makes you a member of the Theosophical Society in America.

Student (with current student I.D.) $24 a year (no premium available with student membership)
A student under the age of 25 is eligible for reduced dues. To qualify for this reduction, you must attach a copy of a valid student I.D. card or other proof of your student status.

Life Membership $1,100.
For a donation of $1,100 to the Membership Endowment Fund, you become a Life Member of the Theosophical Society in America. The Endowment Fund generates income to pay your membership dues for the rest of your life. Payments can be made in one lump sum, or in monthly installments of $50 or $100 over a period of two years.

For more information, feel free to contact our Member Services Department:
Email: membership@theosophical.org
Phone: 1-800-669-1571 ext 322.

 

All who join the national society have the option of becoming a member-at-large, or joining the national organization through a local group. You may join or form a local group after you have become a member in the national society.

For further information, including how to join a lodge or study center, contact Member Services via e-mail: membership@theosophical.org.