Labyrinth walk

The Chartres labyrinth has many qualities. It allows several variations, among others through the reduction of the number of circuits. So I can derive a 5-circuit labyrinth from the 11-circuit orig…

Today is the autumnal equinox, marking the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, the shift in seasons is a good time to walk the labyrinth. In the Portland area, three labyrinths are open today and visitors are encouraged to walk them, no reservations required.

Woman walking a labyrinth made of rocks

The Labyrinth represents the journey to our own center and back again. It has a deeply spiritual meaning and my experience stumbling upon one was profound.

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From the profane to the sacred, labyrinths are an ancient tool for journeying within By Barbara J. Sullivan Imagine you live in Sweden by the Baltic Sea, and the time is somewhere in the 13th century. You and all your friends depend on the men bringing in a good day’s catch of cod and herring […]

Feeling much gratitude for the opportunity. It's like a labyrinth in my backyard. Living and Giving in CommUnity. This is the design of the #labyrinthatthecreek, a duo entry in which you can walk together, entering at opposite ends, or walk solo. Stay on the path, sit in the center and receive answers on what you seek to know. Happiness for me, is a labyrinth, walking, making, creating. #thankful #grateful #blessed #clarity #walkingthelabyrinth #craftinglabyrinths

Veriditas is dedicated to inspiring personal and planetary change and renewal through the labyrinth experience. We accomplish our mission by training and supporting labyrinth facilitators around the world, and offering meaningful events that promote further understanding of the labyrinth as a tool for personal and community transformation. Our Vision is that the labyrinth experience guides us in developing the higher level of human awareness we need to thrive in the 21st century.

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Labyrinths date back thousands of years and have been used in many cultures. During Medieval times, many Christian churches incorporated labyrinths into floor designs. Today garden labyrinths are getting new attention at places of worship, medical centers, conference centers, parks, colleges and even backyards. World Labyrinth Day is Saturday, May 5, so this seems a good time to introduce you to some local labyrinths: one at Unity Church in Buffalo, one at the Chautauqua Institution and one…

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Forest lovers flock to the labyrinth at Damme Priory, where a rock-hewn path is interspersed with trees in the middle of the woods. Münsterschwarzach Abbey, the Benedictine monastery that owns the property, has been in place since the 700s and owns a similar labyrinth in Bavaria. But the smaller one in Damme is special—since it’s so tucked away, it can seem like you’re the only person around, enabling a truly meditative experience.

A labyrinth walk is often considered a three fold path. Walking the labyrinth is a time of release, quieting, emptying, shedding (Purgation). Standing in the center is a time of awakening, receiving, opening (Illumination). The journey out is a time of return, integrating, strengthening (Union). It is the metaphoric path home. Take your shoes off unless you need them for support or medical reasons. You may want to approach the labyrinth with a centering thought or a question to contemplate.

Build a Backyard Labyrinth: My mom has wanted to build a labyrinth in our backyard for a long time. She first walked in a labyrinth many years ago in a park and really enjoyed the experience. From that moment on, the special process of walking a labyrinth was somet…

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