John & Karen Buxcel

"In the Babemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or
unjustly, he is placed in the center of the village, alone and unfettered.
All work ceases, and every man, woman, and child in the village gathers in a
large circle around the accused individual. Then each person in the tribe
speaks to the accused, one at a time, each recalling the good things the
person in the center of the circle has done in his lifetime. Every incident,
every experience that can be recalled with any detail and accuracy, is
recounted. All his positive attributes, good deeds, strengths, and
kindnesses are recited carefully and at length. This tribal ceremony often
lasts for several days. At the end, the tribal circle is broken, a joyous
celebration takes place, and the person is symbolically and literally
welcomed back into the tribe... as the Buddha said: ‘Hatred will never cease
by hatred. By love alone is it healed.’"

as described by Alice Walker in
Sent by Earth: A Message from the Grandmother Spirit

Ren Allen

"as the Buddha said: `Hatred will never cease
by hatred. By love alone is it healed.'""


THat is such an incredible ritual..thanks for sharing!!:)

Ren
learninginfreedom.com