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Labyrinths
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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
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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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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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