1. Thriving Is Our Birthright

We believe that our soul's ultimate purpose is to transcend suffering and achieve freedom to live thriving lives of meaning. Healing is part of it, but the ultimate goal of the spiritual path is to live a life that is abundant in love, financial freedom, where we feel empowered to manifest our dreams and contribute to co-creating a thriving family, community and world.

2. Highest Self Awakening

Our Highest Self is the part inside each of us that is Divine, wise, knowing and ancient. It speaks loving and empowering words to us that remind us who we are and what we came her to learn and accomplish in this lifetime. Our Sacrament reflects to us the ways that our fear and shame gets in the way of allowing our Highest Self to lead our lives journeys. When we align with our Highest Self through sacred ceremony, we are able to clear away the veil of illusion and separation, see our Dharma (life's purpose) with clarity, and empower ourselves to walk the path of our destiny knowing we are divinely guided at every step.

3. Sacred Waters Liberate Us

Our philosophy is based on the Taoist teachings of flow. The "Current of The Universe" is flowing in a particular direction. When we try and swim against the current, or cling to a branch, we suffer. When we surrender to the natural way of things and allow ourselves to flow with the current, life becomes easier and the Universe works in our favor. Buddhism teaches us that change is inevitable, yet our resistance to change brings us suffering. Our Sacrament teaches us to surrender and trust. Just like floating on water, when we let go of fear of sinking, we relax and the water holds us. Similarly, when we surrender to what we cannot control, accept life as it is and breathe deeply, we remember that we are divinely held, guided and protected.

4. There Are Many Paths to The Waterfall

We believe that there are many paths to the waterfall. We are a syncretic spiritual organization, drawing inspiration from the wisdom teachings of South American shamanism, Taoism, Hinduism and Buddhism. We teach a nature-based approach to spirituality, honoring the wisdom of Mother Earth and Father Sky, our elemental natures as human beings. We are not separate from, but an innate part of nature. When we reconnect to this truth, we tap into our highest potential to manifest the lives of our dreams and the world we want to live in.

5. The Plants Are Sacred

We believe in the spiritual essence possessed by each plant, animal, and element such as rivers, mountains, fires, winds etc. We believe our Sacraments are Divine Plants which are gifts from Mother Earth for the evolution of human consciousness. They allow us to connect with our true natures, to see ourselves as a part of a greater whole, and to receive spiritual guidance and healing. We believe that it is our birthright to choose to commune with and receive guidance from the sacred plants of the Earth. 

6. Divine Guidance

We believe that our Sacrament opens doorways of spiritual awareness that are beyond ordinary states of consciousness. When we consume our Sacrament, we enter the spiritual real where we can connect with the divine consciousness of Sacred Acacia, sometimes referred to as "Grandmother", which guides our journey and protects us spiritually. We perceive this consciousness as an “ally” or “spirit guide” which has a benevolent character and is guided by our intentions. It can answer our questions and teach us to become the best versions of ourselves.

7. Sacred Reciprocity to the Earth

In this moment in history, Mother Earth is burning and asking us for help. Due to human greed, fires, pollution in the oceans and other climate-related disasters are becoming an existential threat to our species and every other species on Earth. We believe it is our sacred duty to expand the consciousness of individuals and leaders, helping them find stillness and clarity in the noise of a distracted world, and empowering them to live more intentionally and compassionately.​

8. Culture and Sustainability

We are sensitive to the delicate cultural considerations related to sacred plant ceremonies. While our Ministers have been initiated in South American traditional lineages, our Sacrament of Sacred Acacia is indigenous to Asia. We hold a container that is culturally diverse and inclusive of spiritual practices like spirit songs (icaros), mantra and yogic breathwork (pranayama) which are shared with our members for the purposes of spiritual liberation and healing. Our Sacrament is sustainably grown and harvested in the United States from ethical sources. 

9. Science and Spirituality Are One

We do not see science and spirituality at odds. Rather, we believe that both work synchronously for our advancement on the spiritual path as science continues to explore what the sages and shamans have known all along. We hold space for deep connection with the mystical, whilst educating our community on neuroscience, clinical studies that prove the benefits of sacred plant teachers and evidence-based somatic tools, frameworks and mind-body practices that have been proven to shift our consciousness and improve our lives.

10. Sound is Sacred

We believe that singing, chanting and music are all fundamental channels of connecting with the Divine. Sound carries a vibration that can shift our consciousness. Our Reverends and Clergy are ordained to conduct sacred ceremonies where sacred music, singing an chanting is offered for healing and spiritual liberation. We also awaken these gifts in our members and teach spirit singing and chanting that helps our members grow.