Theosophical Order of Service
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The Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) is an international organization founded in 1908 by Annie Besant
, the second International President of the Theosophical Society
. Its motto is: "A union of those who love for the service of all who suffer."
The TOS is found in many countries in the world and is engaged in various service works that seeks to alleviate suffering, such as medical missions, assistance during disasters, orphanage
s, scholarships, establishment of schools, rehabilitation of malnourished children, caring for the disabled, preventing cruelty to animals, promoting vegetarianism
, character building for young people, etc. TOS members need not be members of the Theosophical Society, although the management is.
Annie Besant
Annie Besant was a prominent British Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self rule.She was married at 19 to Frank Besant but separated from him over religious differences. She then became a prominent speaker for the National Secular Society ...
, the second International President of the Theosophical Society
Theosophical Society Adyar
The Theosophy Society - Adyar is the name of a section of the Theosophical Society founded by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and others in 1875. Its headquarters moved with Blavatsky and president Henry Steel Olcott to Adyar, an area of Chennai in 1883...
. Its motto is: "A union of those who love for the service of all who suffer."
The TOS is found in many countries in the world and is engaged in various service works that seeks to alleviate suffering, such as medical missions, assistance during disasters, orphanage
Orphanage
An orphanage is a residential institution devoted to the care of orphans – children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable or unwilling to care for them...
s, scholarships, establishment of schools, rehabilitation of malnourished children, caring for the disabled, preventing cruelty to animals, promoting vegetarianism
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism encompasses the practice of following plant-based diets , with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat...
, character building for young people, etc. TOS members need not be members of the Theosophical Society, although the management is.