“A lotus flower emerges from murky waters to become perfectly pure.”

The LOTUS Principles

  1. A LOTUS believes in the equality of all individuals.
  2. A LOTUS believes in liberty and justice for all.
  3. A LOTUS has a strong belief in non-violence as the only correct path.
  4. A LOTUS has respect for our planet & its environment.
  5. A LOTUS has respect for the species on our planet.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. A LOTUS strives to show Love, not Hate, as taught by many religions and philosophies.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. A LOTUS believes that the purpose of government is to serve the greater good.
  12. 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.