# The Gate with Three Keys Three keys ever unlock the gate of wisdom: all compound things are impermanent and unsatisfying, all paths reveal ever-changing and interconnected being, and Sabbath is enlightened rest. ## Impermanence Three lessons of Impermanence: the face of the moon, the course of a river, the life of a leaf. ## Interdependence Three images of the self: a reflection in a river, a voice in the wind, a woven thread. ## Liberation Three gifts of a liberated soul: a deep well, a steady flame, a boundless sky. # The Acorn of Mary, Mother of God Three blessings of Mary, the Mother of God: an Immaculate Heart, a loving embrace, a crown of stars. # The Water of Awen Three gifts of Awen: the spark of inspiration, the flow of wisdom, the gift of prophecy. # The Work of the Five Powers Three shields forged through the Five Strengths: the root of wise faith, the flaming sword of mindfulness, the focusing light of wisdom. ## Faith Three stages of faith: the seed of trust, the tree of confidence, the fruit of devotion. ## Effort Three fires of effort: the ember of resolve, the flame of persistence, the blaze of accomplishment. ## Mindfulness Three guards of the well of mindfulness: a vigilant watchman, an ardent sage, a gentle disciple. ## Concentration Three sources of concentration: roots in heaven, clear eyes, and balanced steps. ## Wisdom Three roots of wisdom: studying the way, experiencing life, living God. # The Two Laws ## Love your God Three offerings of Love to God: surrendering a compassionate heart, living in justice, and walking humbly. ## Love One Another Three scenes of neighborly love: the mirror of empathy, the hearth of generosity, and the well of compassion. # The Pillars of Druidry The Three Whispers of the Oak Wisdom: the root’s counsel, the branches reach, and the leave's cycle. ## Awen/Imbas The three voices of Awen: the whisper of creation, the song of awakening, and the roar of transformation. ## The Truth of Sovereignty (fir flathemon) Three right relationships of the truth of sovereignty: the wholeness of self, the honor of the land, and the equality of the living. The three powers of the truth of sovereignty: the healing of blemishes, the restoration of life, and the return of justice. ## Many Lives Three journeys of the Anam: the dances of the seasons, the walks of life, and the journeys to foreign lands. ## Many Turnings ### The Cycles of the Moon Three prizes of the moon's turning: the crescent's promise, the full moon's glory, and the dark moon's wisdom. ### The Cycles of the Sun The three gates of the sun: the slumbering dawn of yule, the twin gate of day and night, and the sweltering dawn of midsummer. ### The Cycles of the Seasons Three gifts of the Fire: blessing the new, opening the gates, harvesting the yield. ## One Life Three Manifestations of the One Life: the pulse in the stone, the dance of the waves, and the voice in the wind. ## The Ancestors Three currents of ancestral honor: the stream of memory, the forge of tradition, and the harvest of wisdom. ## Many Worlds Three voyages beyond the horizon: the passage of daylight, the crossing of the mist, and the dreaming of sails.