“A lotus flower emerges from murky waters to become perfectly pure.”
The LOTUS Principles
- A LOTUS believes in the equality of all individuals.
- A LOTUS believes in liberty and justice for all.
- A LOTUS has a strong belief in non-violence as the only correct path.
- A LOTUS has respect for our planet & its environment.
- A LOTUS has respect for the species on our planet.
- A LOTUS has respect for the world’s cultures, religions & traditions, and honors the Native American tradition. A LOTUS is conscious of one’s U.S. and pre-U.S. family roots.
- A LOTUS has respect for all people. A person’s worth is equal to every other person’s worth. It is not equal to the person’s financial assets.
- A LOTUS strives to show Love, not Hate, as taught by many religions and philosophies.
- A LOTUS believes that American democracy is based on one person / one vote, in which every person’s vote should count equally. All American citizens of voting age should be encouraged and enabled to cast their vote.
- A LOTUS believes that the common interest outweighs the special interest. Uncontrolled money in the American political system leads to a breakdown in the integrity of the system.
- A LOTUS believes that the purpose of government is to serve the greater good.
- Out of many, we are one. All are for one and every one is for all. Collective consciousness exists in the LOTUS spirit. We can evolve collectively. A LOTUS believes in making the world better for all.