A Resource Site for A Druid way of life

This site blends information on Druidry, philosophies of the ancient Celts, Buddhism, and native earth centered philosophies such as the American Indian tribes, and Meditation, to develop a personal path toward living the way of the Warrior. Each aspect will be explored for a unified mind, body, & spirit. I hope that it will be of value to any seeker of a better life. If you are interested in Druidry, please review our zenDruid Study & Reading List.

Jim Donaldson - Myrddin Gordd Cymru

The Warrior Is Silent: Martial Arts and the Spiritual Path by Scott Shaw
The 8-Fold zenDruid Path
- The zenDruid's path is a personal Journey, seeking through perseverance, honor and integrity to embrace the way of the Warrior.
- A Druid honors the Past, hopes for Tomorrow, and lives in the Moment.
- A Druid develops a vital pragmatic relationship with the Earth.
- A Druid celebrates Life and the sacred days of the Solar cycle.
- A Druid hears the call of the Inner Life, the search for Wisdom through Meditation.
- A Druid dedicates his life to the Quest of Knowledge.
- A Druid possesses a sense of personal, familial, and communal responsibilities.
- A Druid works to change his life, develop True Compassion, and through his actions change the World.

The Celtic Spirit: Daily Meditations for the Turning Year by Caitlin Matthews

Mysteries of Druidry by Brendan Cathbad Myers and Isaac Bonewits
The Four Tenets

- Spirituality Attuned to Nature
- Tolerance and Respect for all Life and Beliefs
- Inspired Practical Living that Sees Wonder in each Moment
- A Spirituality based upon Meditation and Individual Study
Druidry Handbook
The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth by John Michael Greer
Other Druid Orders
World Order of Druids
Druid Order of the Three Realms
Other Druid Groups		 The 9 Druidic Virtues and their Triads
Truth
Knowledge
Wisdom
Courage
Endurance
Perseverance
Patience
Moderation
Compassion

Three sets of triads

Love is grounded in the earth, espousing the virtues of Patience, Moderation, and Compassion.

Strength flows from the sea, virtues of the warrior: Courage, Endurance, and Perseverance.

Integrity that reaches for the sky, the quest for Truth, Knowledge, and Wisdom. 		Dragon & Oak does not have a formal Druid training course at this time such as that offered by OBOD and some other druid orders. A reading list has been posted on the main website to assist those interested in druidry. Less formal training in the form of discussions and challenges will be scheduled. For those that need a formal process, Dragon & Oak is not an exclusive order. Members may belong to other orders and may participate in such training as is available to develop their personal path.

The Whole Heart of Zen (The Whole Heart series) by Ta-Mo and John Bright-Fey
Gordd Cymru Sun Seal

The Whole Heart of Tao (The Whole Heart series) by Lao Tzu and John Bright-Fey