Mandala Medicine Movement’s 13 Principles

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based on 30+ years of experience and inspired by the 

Anishinaabe Grandfather teachings, the Lakota 12 Virtues,

the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace,

and the Seven Generation principle

 

 

• Inclusivity - All ages, all abilities, all genders

 

• Love - We treat each other as friends. We care about each other and exercise and model compassion. 

 

• Respect - We respect each other, from the smallest baby to the eldest and all those in between. 

 

• Honesty - We are sincere and straightforward in our communications

 

• Humility - Everyone is important, no person is above another. Your presence and participation have value.

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• Cohesiveness - All participants and helpers are guided to work well together. We foster harmony in the space.

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• Creativity - Everyone is creative and we understand it takes courage to express yourself in the space. We encourage your creative expression. 

 

• Freedom and Improvisation -  We share ideas and support each other's expression in the space. There is no freedom without structure.

 

• Generosity - All materials and guidance are provided free of charge to participants. This is possible because of generous support from the community through donations & grants, the support of local organizations and volunteers. 

 

• Spirit of Place - We paint what we love about our locale and consider the four elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. This encourages participants's connection to the land and places them in the here and now. 

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• Peace - A peaceful atmosphere is promoted and protected. Come in Peace, go in Peace.

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• Wisdom - We make decisions and take action keeping the good of the individual and the whole in mind. We apply our experience and knowledge with sound judgement. 

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• Legacy - Based on our 30+ years of experience,  we’re called to share this powerful method with the world. Our organization is formed to create a living legacy and a published blueprint for us, and those yet to come. 

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