When I started running meditation groups, I searched for a book that would tell me how to do it. There wasn’t one. Like many Pagans, I hate dogma and resent being told exactly what to do. But at the same time, like everyone starting out on something new, I wanted a frame to hang my work from. I learned the hard, slow way. Druidry and Meditation is a guide for Druids who want to meditate. It explores meditation for the body, the intellect, the emotions and for spiritual practice. There are plenty of easy to follow exercises, along with prompts about how to develop your own work from there, held by a philosophical framework. I’ve included sample pathworkings to get people started, and a detailed explanation of how to construct your own. There’s a chapter on how to run a meditation group – covering practical issues as well as the art of writing for groups and the technicalities of guiding. I’ve also included a section on how to incorporate meditation into group ritual, covering practical issues. Druidry is a beautiful, multifaceted, non-dogmatic spirituality. Every aspect of Druidry can be supported with meditative work. Meditation is not Druidry and Druidry is not meditation, but the two combine to inspiring effect. Many Pagans question, all the time, how we can make our spirituality an intrinsic part of our lives. This meditative approach to Druidry is one answer to that question. Through greater self-awareness, with deep contemplation, spiritual openness and conscious nurturing of creativity, we can explore and express our Paganism in ever more rewarding ways.
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Druid, author, bard and dreamer. Nimue is OBOD trained, a founding member of Bards of The Lost Forest, Druid Network member and previous a volunteer for The Pagan Federation.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are many books on Druidry out there and many books on meditation as well. Given that meditation is such a core practice of Druidry, I'm surprised a book like this that puts them together hasn't come along sooner!
It does so very well however. The book explains meditation from a primarily Druid perspective and give the Druid many techniques from the tool box from which to choose. I think this book would be valuable to anyone on an earth based path however, it's use is not just limited to druids!
Nimue writes the book in her characteristic take you by the sleeve and speak casually style, so that the experience seems more like a one on one conversation. She goes over many topics of use to druids and pagans alike, finally from their own perspective. Inside you will find instructions for walking meditations and connecting with the earth, plants, and animals as well as the 4 classical elements. Also, and extremely valuable addition I thought was the section on how to connect with spirits, which is something that one hears individuals talk about all the time, but is often hard for new comer to get specifics on.
She also goes into the basics of pathworking, contemplation, and joint opening exercises as well as more standard Druidic concepts such as shapeshifting, drumming, chanting, connecting with places, and connecting with your ancestors. The book ends with group meditation work, which was less valuable to me personally being a life long solitary, but a valuable addition to the book none the less considering many druids practice in established groves. The book is relatively thin at 163 pages, but packs in a ton in what's there.
One of the best features of the book, in my opinion, is also the most intangible. It just drips Druidry, an indefinable essence you can't put your finger on. As with all her writing it simply makes you want to go out and do something... Druidic! If you are a pagan or druid or even a witch a better book on meditation tailored for your practices could not be found. I really enjoyed this one.
It does so very well however. The book explains meditation from a primarily Druid perspective and give the Druid many techniques from the tool box from which to choose. I think this book would be valuable to anyone on an earth based path however, it's use is not just limited to druids!
Nimue writes the book in her characteristic take you by the sleeve and speak casually style, so that the experience seems more like a one on one conversation. She goes over many topics of use to druids and pagans alike, finally from their own perspective. Inside you will find instructions for walking meditations and connecting with the earth, plants, and animals as well as the 4 classical elements. Also, and extremely valuable addition I thought was the section on how to connect with spirits, which is something that one hears individuals talk about all the time, but is often hard for new comer to get specifics on.
She also goes into the basics of pathworking, contemplation, and joint opening exercises as well as more standard Druidic concepts such as shapeshifting, drumming, chanting, connecting with places, and connecting with your ancestors. The book ends with group meditation work, which was less valuable to me personally being a life long solitary, but a valuable addition to the book none the less considering many druids practice in established groves. The book is relatively thin at 163 pages, but packs in a ton in what's there.
One of the best features of the book, in my opinion, is also the most intangible. It just drips Druidry, an indefinable essence you can't put your finger on. As with all her writing it simply makes you want to go out and do something... Druidic! If you are a pagan or druid or even a witch a better book on meditation tailored for your practices could not be found. I really enjoyed this one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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It is so hard to find Druidic and Western forms of Meditation in such a condensed and easily approachable format!
Nimue Brown has performed a great service to the Earth-Mysticism communities by sharing her insight into Awareness Living.
This was one of those books that I consumed quickly while nodding emphatically. I loved practicing the exercises recommended by the author as well as contemplating the philosophical and ethical commentary she provides.
I can't begin to recommend this book enough, though I have done a video recommendation on my youtube channel. Link below:
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Nimue Brown has performed a great service to the Earth-Mysticism communities by sharing her insight into Awareness Living.
This was one of those books that I consumed quickly while nodding emphatically. I loved practicing the exercises recommended by the author as well as contemplating the philosophical and ethical commentary she provides.
I can't begin to recommend this book enough, though I have done a video recommendation on my youtube channel. Link below:
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By tarotqueen
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been looking for a book on druidry meditation for years. I had to settle for more of the zen style, it was good but not exactly what I wanted. This is great for pepole like me who are concidering the posibility of druidry well now it is easier to explore druid meditation and see how you like it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Generic Beginner's Guide
This book did have many helpful suggestions and thought-provoking passages....however after the first couple sections, I felt like I had read all I needed and was disinclined to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by LAURENM
5.0 out of 5 stars
buen libro
I liked this book has some good advice, is a book of practical Nimue Brown on his teachings learned during his years of practice drudisimo, the exercises are simple, practical and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lugdag
