The Theosophical Society

The principal founders of the Theosophical Society are Helena P. Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott. From New York, the headquarters of the Society moved to Chenna (former Madras), India, in 1882. Blavatsky was a prolific writer. Her most important work was The Secret Doctrine, a 2-volume synthesis of religion, science and philosophy.

The Theosophical Society is now in more than 60 countries around the world and is engaged in a wide variety of programs and activities that seek bring about a better understanding among people and the alleviation of suffering in the world.

The Theosophical Society in the Philippines was formally established in 1933, although theosophical lodges already existed in the 1920s. Aside from the branches in the various major cities in the Philippines, it is engaged in education, publication, book distribution, social service, peace work, interreligious dialogue and other programs.