Objectives of the Theosophical Society

  • To form a nucleus of Universal Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or color.
  • To encourage the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science.
  • To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in the human constitution.

In keeping with these three objectives, the Theosophical Society offers a wide range of subjects,
 discussions, classes, workshops, and meditation groups.

Membership levels and their benefits are outlined in the chart below:

Associate Member: 

$50/year                                      

free monthly member dinners

pay-as-you-go ($12) or
10-session, $100 package
rate for study groups,
Friday night lectures

use of reference library
(pre-arranged basis)

voting rights

Member: 

$100/year

required for TS study
group leaders,
presenters, and practitioners. 

building access

unlimited use of the reference library

Supporting Member: 

$250/year

unlimited attendance at study groups and Friday night lectures, as well as
TS special events.

*An excellent value for
members who attend
many TS study groups &
lectures!

Lifetime Member: 

$1000 one-time fee

free attendance at the annual fund raising
dinner ($100 value)

Sr. Citizen Rates:

$35/year

 

$85/year

 

$225/year

 

$750 one-time fee

Note:  Each level of membership includes the previous levels benefits.

Partial Scholarships
Partial scholarships for new and renewing members with special financial considerations.  The TS will request service-in-kind in exchange  - such as hosting Friday evening lectures, small maintenance or housekeeping tasks, etc.

If you would like to join our Society, please download the Membership Application Form, fill out its two pages, and mail the completed form with the membership fee to the Theosophical Society in Boston, 21 Maple Street, Arlington, MA 02476.

Download the application form in PDF Form