Labyrinth
What is it?
The labyrinth at St. Paul’s Anglican Church is a replica of the labyrinth laid in stone in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France.
The labyrinth is a spiritual form that is open to people of all faiths and spiritual disciplines as a resource for meditation, reflection, and prayer.
People come to walk its winding path for countless reasons. For many, it is a way of centering themselves or of seeking insight during times of transition in their lives. For others, it is a channel for relating to the Divine.
Many religious traditions have some form of walking meditation. Labyrinths have appeared in many cultures. One of the best known forms of labyrinth is the seven-circuit classical or “Cretan” labyrinth of Greek mythology.
Labyrinths are often confused with mazes. Mazes are games or puzzles intended to confuse and trick the mind. Labyrinths have only one path that leads into the centre and back out again. It will never try to trick you, never divide, and never present you with a dead end. The most basic advice for walking a labyrinth is
“Trust the Path.”
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Our Portable Labyrinth
Our portable labyrinth can be rented for use by your group for workshops, retreats, observing an important anniversary, or for many other occasions. We believe that the labyrinth is a powerful mediation tool that can enhance both team-building and community-building.
Our portable labyrinth is the classical design on a 28 ft. (8 metre) square canvas. The canvas is divided into three pieces, which are then fitted together with Velcro. It comes in two luggage cases with wheels and can be fitted into the trunk of most cars for transportation.
The rental fee is $100 for each day of use, plus a $50 deposit that will be returned to you when the labyrinth is brought back on time. There is no fee charged for the day of pick-up and the day of return.
If you are interested in borrowing our portable labyrinth or would like more information, please phone the Labyrinth Office: 604-685-6832 (x17) or email Labyrinth at St. Paul’s Anglican Church.