BURNING MAN - Radical Self-reliance

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The 10 Principles of Burning Man

Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey wrote the 10 Principles in 2004 as guidelines for the newly-formed Regional Network. They were crafted not as a dictate of how people should be and act, but as a reflection of the community’s ethos and culture as it had organically developed since the event’s inception.

Burning Man 2023 | August 27 - September 4

Radical Self-reliance

Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on their inner resources.

Baobab Tree Symbolism and Meanings

Baobab tree symbolism can represent divination, dreams, beauty, health, spirit communication and longevity. In some cultures, the Baobab tree is seen as a sacred tree and is thought to be a link between the physical and spiritual worlds. The Baobab tree is also known as the “Tree of Life” because of its ability to sustain life in harsh conditions. Baobab tree symbolism is varied and complex, but all interpretations point to the Baobab tree as a powerful symbol of life itself. The Baobab, a native to Madagascar, Australia, and the Arabian Peninsula can grow to an immense size and live for several thousand years. Not only are baobabs among Africa’s oldest trees, but they’re also some of the most revered. Their vast water storage capabilities enable an entire community to survive off of a single tree.

The Tree of Life is a fundamental archetype in many of the world's mythological, religious, and philosophical traditions. It is closely related to the concept of the sacred tree.The tree of knowledge, connecting to heaven and the underworld, and the tree of life, connecting all forms of creation, are both forms of the world tree or cosmic tree, and are portrayed in various religions and philosophies as the same tree.