The labyrinth is an ancient, inspiring, and meditative practice. Many people find that the simple movement of walking the labyrinth’s curving paths allows their minds to become more peaceful and prayerful.
Trinity Cathedral’s labyrinth is a 36-foot canvas replica of an eleven-circuit medieval limestone labyrinth found at Chartres Cathedral in France. The path winds through the four quadrants of a circle toward the center, which is a six-petaled rosette, a traditional symbol of the Virgin Mary. The labyrinth at Trinity was dedicated on June 9, 1996 and has been used by countless walkers of all ages and faith traditions.
As modern people who tend to be defined by doing as opposed to being, many find it all but impossible to sit still and to quiet the mind. The labyrinth provides a kinesthetic means whereby we can quiet our minds by simply focusing on the path that we are walking. As people walk, there is often a release of tension and stress as they become aware of seemingly newfound insights. And, because the path is circuitous, many feel reconnected to the cyclical nature of life that has become obscured by our modern, linear paradigm.
Through the labyrinth we are reminded that life is truly a journey and that our path is unique. The answers we seek concerning our life must be found from within the depths of our being. Thus, the labyrinth is a form of personal meditation that becomes deeper the more it is practiced — inviting us to move beyond our conditioned and projected personality by enabling us to connect with our true selves. There is no right or wrong way to walk a labyrinth. Each person will experience the labyrinth in their own way.
The canvas labyrinth is often placed in the cathedral for public walks, including Sundays following the last service until the building closes. Contact us to confirm availability or inquire about dates and times.
