Groups



How to start a Celtic Zen Group

All the rules concerning the formation of groups and the degrees are designed to give members immediate freedom to form a group and to practice, on the one hand, and to entrust experienced members with the training and initiation of new Zen Druids, on the other hand, to ensure a sufficient level of quality and experience. Guruism and unnecessary restrictions are not part of the spirit of Zen Druidry.

A Celtic Zen Seed Group can be founded by two members (Mitra), regardless of their level of training. A Celtic Zen Grove can be founded by two initiated Zen Druids. The seed group or grove meditates together and celebrates the annual circle festivals and performs blessings, e.g. for important stages of life.

Initiation into the role of Zen Druid (Mantri) is by decision of a Council of at least five Zen Druids or by an Archdruid and the founder of the lineage. A Council of Zen Druids may be freely formed by five members of that degree. Initiation into the degree of Zen Druid requires knowledge and experience in all meditation techniques of the Celtic Zen Map, Druidic culture and the celebration of the Celtic cycle festivals.