Almost every religious tradition has some form of walking meditation. Labyrinths are found in North American Native traditions and in eastern religions. Pavement labyrinths, used for meditation and prayer, are found in many of the cathedrals and churches built in 12th century Europe. This Christian spiritual resource has been rediscovered in the last decade. The labyrinth is a spiritual tool that is open to people of many faiths and spiritual disciplines.
People come to walk it for countless reasons.
For many it is a way of centering themselves, slowing down, or taking time to reflect. Others walk it for insight during times of transition in their lives. The Christ Church Labyrinth is a modified version of the oldest labyrinth pattern known. It consists of seven circuits and a centre. Our hope is that a permanent labyrinth will be part of this floor in the coming years.