Labyrinths from the Outside In (2nd Edition): Walking to Spiritual Insight-A Beginner's Guide (Walking Together, Finding the Way)

ISBN: 1594734860

Author: Schaper, Rev. Dr. Donna

Condition: New

The user-friendly, interfaith guide to making and using labyrinths-for meditation, prayer and celebration-updated, revised and expanded!A labyrinth is a circuitous path that people have used as a form of prayer and meditation for thousands of years-a path that is being rediscovered as a spiritual tool in our own day. There are now thousands of labyrinths in North America, made of stone, cement, sunflowers, grass or canvas; indoors and outdoors; in Christian, Pagan and even nonreligious settings; and adaptable for use by people of all spiritual backgrounds. This guide explains how the labyrinth is a symbol that transcends traditions, and how walking its path brings us together.Here is your entry to the fascinating history and philosophy of the labyrinth walk, with directions for making a labyrinth of your own or ?nding one in your area, and guidance on ways to use labyrinths creatively for:Prayer Stress reduction Meditation Commemorating personal orfamily milestones Faith rituals Celebrations of all kindsLabyrinths-a twenty-?rst century method of approaching the sacred-are a spiritual practice more ancient than Stonehenge or the ruins of Troy. This practical and inspiring guide will help you to explore them.