5.   The TOS's relationship with the TS

Bearing in mind that 'charity begins at home', the TOS encourages its groups to give practical support to the TS itself. This year, the TOS in Chennai facilitated the installation of a water purification unit on the TS estate at Adyar, since ground water relied upon till then had become less suitable for drinking. The plant was inaugurated by the International President in early June. TOS groups also regularly donate to the excellent longstanding work of the Olcott Education Society (OES) at Adyar. The TOS in Canada, for example, is enthusiastic in its support for the Besant Animal Welfare Dispensary, one of the four entities making up the OES.

The reverse osmosis plant ensuring pure water for the   residents and visitors at Adyar.	Chennai TOS President, CVK Maithreya, offers the first glass of purified water to the President.
A vehicle donated by the Environmental Society of Madras travels within a radius of 100 kms of Adyar to villages where there are no veterinary facilities.	The TOS in Canada is faithful in its donations to the dispensary.

Chile Earthquake

In the same spirit of solidarity, the TOS supported the TS in America in its kind offer to channel donations to help the TS in Chile repair its building in Santiago after last February's earthquake. Support flowed in from Canada, England, Finland, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore. A touching donation came from the TOS in Mumbai. Normally Theosophists in Western countries contribute to the work within economically disadvantaged countries. This time, our Indian sisters and brothers were also able to help a TS Section overseas.

Working Bees for TS

The TOS in Brisbane, Australia organises an annual working bee at Springbrook, a Theosophical Retreat Centre in Queensland.

Theosophical Funeral Services

As a response to requests from TS members for theosophically oriented funeral services, the TOS has started collecting suitable models which will be made available in electronic form to Theosophists throughout the world.