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Membership


Benefits of membership include:

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

  2. A Subscription to The Quest, our quarterly 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 for Single – National Membership

$60 a year

 

$108 2-year

 

$153 3-year

This entitles you to all membership benefits and makes you a member of the Theosophical Society in America.

   

Student under the age of 25
Basic Membership for Single – National Membership

 

$30 a year

Students are eligible for reduced dues as with current proof of your student status to accompany this application.

   

Family Membership (two adults living at same address)  

$96 a year

  • Annual Dues for family membership, (two adults at the same address
    who will receive only one Quest Magazine).
  • Children (10-18 years of age) of a Theosophical parent have the option
    of free membership with parental consent.

$180 2-year
$267 3-year

   

Senior Basic Membership (for seniors over the age of 80 years old)   

$30 a year

   

Life Membership (Single) as a National Member  

$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 over a period of two years.

For information, contact Member Services at membership@theosophical.org or 1-800-669-1571 ext 322. 
   * Effective July 1, 2009, lifetime endowments (memberships) will increase to $1500.00.



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.