The following books, videos, and websites are excellent sources of information about the labyrinth. A more extensive reference list will soon be available in the Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) Library.

NOTE: An asterisk after a listing indicates it can be found in the ACM Library.

BOOKS

1. Artress, Lauren. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool
(1995) *
This book explores the historical origins of the labyrinth, the stories of individuals who are
using the labyrinth to cope with modern day challenges, and suggestions for how this ancient
tool can be a powerful source of renewal and strength in our modern world.

2. Curry, Helen. The Way of the Labyrinth: A Powerful Meditation for Everyday Life (2003)*
This book includes meditations, prayers, questions for enhancing labyrinth walks,
guidelines for ceremonies, instructions for finger meditations, and extensive resources.
An excellent introduction to the benefits of labyrinth meditation, from problem-solving to
stress reduction to personal transformation.

3. Geofrrion, Jill Kimberly Hartwell. Christian Prayer and Labyrinths: Pathways to Faith,
Hope, and Love ( 2004)
This book is based on the author’s experience at Chartres Catherdral and her training with
Lauren Artress at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, It covers a simple, meaningful approach
to preparing for, undertaking, and meditating on labyrinth walks. Includes scripture elections,
journaling questions, poetry, and space for personal reflection.

4. West, Melissa Gayle. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide for Healing and Spiritual Growth
(2000) *
The author explains how labyrinths fulfill six contemporary needs: “deepening spirituality;
inwardness and connection; access to intuition and creativity; simplicity; integration of body
and spirit; and intimacy and community." The book provides guidance on how to make a
labyrinth and also how to use the labyrinth for healing.

VIDEO

Rediscovering the Labyrinth: A Walking Meditation (2001)
An award-winning documentary about the labyrinth which tells its history and origins as well as the personal stories of transformation of those who have experienced this ancient form of meditation. The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress, an Episcopal minister who is considered “the voice of the labyrinth movement”, is featured on this excellent video. Suggestions for walking the labyrinth are provided. *

WEBSITES

1. www.gracecathedral.org/labyrinth/ - This is the website for Grace Cathedral, an Episcopal
church in San Francisco which has been the leader in the US labyrinth movement. Includes
information on the Cathedral’s two labyrinths, how to walk the labyrinth, and labyrinth
products that can be purchased through the Cathedral store.

2. www.labyrinths.org - The Labyrinth Coalition was founded in 1998 to coordinate labyrinth
events and presentations in the region surrounding Indiana. It now includes labyrinth projects
from many states, and countries. The site includes information, links, a calendar, and the
only complete directory of labyrinth locators on the web.

3. http://www.labyrinthsociety.org/ - This organization is made up of labyrinth enthusiasts from
all over the world. On the website you can become a member, find a list of labyrinth builders,
or walk a labyrinth every day for a year by joining the 365 Club. You can communicate with
other labyrinth enthusiasts via the Forum, download the free screensaver or find out about
using labyrinths in educational settings. There is information about the different types of
labyrinths, a detailed bibliography section, and an on-line labyrinth walk.

4. http://www.veriditas.net/ - This website is called “The Voice of the Labyrinth Movement. It
was founded in 1996 by Lauren Artress, and is a non-profit organization dedicated to
introducing people to the healing, meditative powers of the labyrinth. The work of Veriditas
centers on the Labyrinth Experience as a personal practice for healing and growth, a tool for
community building, an agent for global peace and a metaphor for life. The website includes a
Labyrinth Locator, information about labyrinths and labyrinth workshops, and an online
interactive labyrinth walk.

5. www.mcli.dist.Maricopa.edu/smc/labyrinth - A delightful student-developed website at
Maricopa Community College which includes info on the history of labyrinths, hands-on
activities such as drawing a labyrinth and using labyrinths to explore issues in ones life, as
well as “labyrinths around the world”, a gallery of over 39 international websites related to
labyrinths.

6. www.labyrinthonline.com/ - A site that aims to help you meditate while you “walk” a virtual
labyrinth – either classical or Chartres-style. The graphics are excellent and the text helpful.

7. www.geomancy.org/labyrint/labyrint.html - Sig Lonegren’s site features a wealth of
information on labyrinths, their meaning, and understanding how to construct your own.

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