Mission

The American Zoroastrian Society (AZS) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization established on August 14, 2024. Our mission is to help educate all those who are interested in the teachings of Zarathushtra and provide an entirely inclusive and open worldwide community with equal membership opportunities for all.

Values

Zarathushtra’s message, per the Gathas, is a living spiritual philosophy for self-realization and realization of the Divine. The Gathas are explicit that this universal message is a way of life that is meant for all people everywhere. The universality of this message is the core value of AZS. As more individuals discover Zarathushtra’s teachings, the need for a welcoming community that provides primary education and fosters acceptance becomes increasingly evident.

AZS also believes strongly in the core ideals of freedom, pluralism and human rights. It is mainly a virtual community with our initial concentration in Northern America and we are accepting of anyone around the globe who would like to join us or attend our programs. Additionally, as Zoroastrians strive to work with all good people to improve our existence by aligning ourselves with Asha, AZS is a cooperative organization. We plan to join the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA), and collaborate with any Zoroastrian organizations and other communities to make Zarathushtra’s message accessible to all who seek it.