Labyrinths


Photo courtesy David Tolzmann.
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 The Labyrinth is a sacred pathway that provides a safe, nurturing environment and offers opportunities for recreation, relaxation, healing, meditation and spiritual connection. A Labyrinth differs from a maze in that it is not an intellectual puzzle, which is meant to trick you. Instead, the Labyrinth pathway leads you to the centre, and then spirals you outward to share what you have learned with the world.


Photo courtesy David Tolzmann.
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Labyrinths have historical signifigance in most cultures and religions throughout the world. They are evident in literature, art, myth and are used for healing, spiritual and recreational purposes. Labyrinths are enjoyed by children, seniors and families. They are being used in public spaces, parks, churches, educational settings and to promote racial harmony and environmental awareness. They are featured in health care facilities for cancer support, AIDS programs, stress relief, and hospice. They are used in family councelling and drug rehabilitation.

 


St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
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Church of the Good Shepard, Augusta, Georgia
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University of Redlands, California
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Become a part of the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth!

For More Information About Labyrinths:

History _ General Background:

Saward Jeff. Labyrinths _ Mazes: Lark Books, New York, New York, 2003
This is probably the most comprehensive history and background of labyrinths. It is an excellent resource with maps locating the sites and tables with information about sites in different areas of the world. The pictures are fabulous!

Lonegren, Sig. Labyrinths Ancient Myths _ Modern Uses: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York, N. Y., 1996
Excellent resource about the geometry and energy of the labyrinth. Good resource history and background about labyrinths.

Matthews, W.H. Mazes and Labyrinths: Singing Tree Press, Detroit, 1969
Excellent historical background on Labyrinths.

Pennick, Nigel. Mazes and Labyrinths: Robert Hale Limited, London, England, 1990
Excellent historical background on Labyrinths.

Fisher, Adrian _ Gerster, Georg. The Art of the Maze: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, England, 1990
A very good resource about Labyrinths and Mazes in Art. Lovely pictures.

Attali, Jacques. The Labyrinth in Culture and Society: North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, 1999
Good sociological information on labyrinths.

Conty, Patrick. The Genesis and Geometry of the Labyrinth: Inner Traditions International, Rochester, Vermont, 2002
An interesting book, good resource but involved reading.

Spiritual Aspects:

Artress, Dr. Lauren. Walking a Sacred Path: Riverhead Books, New York, 1995
A very good resource about the spiritual aspects of Labyrinths.

MacQueen, Gailand. The Spirituality of Mazes and Labyrinths: Northstone Books, Kelowna, B.C.,
2005

Schaper, Donna _ Camp, Carol Ann. Labyrinths From the Outside In: Skylight Paths Publishing, Woodstock. Vermont, 2001

West, Melissa Gayle. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide for Healing and Spiritual Growth: Braodway Books, New York, 2000

Modern Labyrinths:

Saward, Jeff. Magical Paths: Octopus Publishing Group, London, England, 2002
A wonderful resource about modern labyrinths. Terrific photographs!

Personal Development and Labyrinths:

Curry, Helen. The Way of the Labyrinth: Penguin Group, New York, New York, 2000

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberley Hartwell. Labyrinth and the Enneagram: Circling into Prayer: Northstone Books, Kelowna, B.C.

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberley Hartwell. Pondering the Labyrinth: Northstone Books, Kelowna, B.C.

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberley Hartwell. Christian Prayer and Labyrinths: Northstone Books, Kelowna, B.C.

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberley Hartwell. Living the Labyrinth: Northstone Books, Kelowna, B.C.

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberley Hartwell. Praying the Labyrinth: Northstone Books, Kelowna, B.C.

Sands, Helen Raphael. The Healing Labyrinth: Barron's Educational Series, Inc., Hauppauge, New York, 2001

Simpson, Liz. The Magic of Labyrinths: HarperCollins Publishers Limited, Hammersmith, London, 2000


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