Labyrinth Project Click here What is a Labyrinth
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What is a Labyrinth? n A labyrinth is a physical space designed for walking and personal reflection. n The design and shape of a labyrinth is based on an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. n It combines the imagery of a circle and a spiral into a meandering but purposeful path.
A Seven Circuit Labyrinth Design
History of Labyrinths n Over the ages of time labyrinths have been associated with sacred gateways, ancient pilgrimages and rituals of self-discovery. n Christians in the Middle Ages used labyrinths to symbolically represent the pilgrimage to holy sites n More recently the labyrinth has been “rediscovered” for uses that include holistic health practices, community building and as a way to connect with the natural environment.
What are the benefits of a Labyrinth? n Reduces Stress by providing students with a way to ground, center and relax; n Promotes wellness through walking meditation; n Supports a variety of spiritual beliefs that use walking contemplation as part of their practice; n Provides an opportunity to connect with the natural environment.
What does an outdoor labyrinth look like?
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
How would a Labyrinth support UVM’s Mission? n As a means to fulfill the university mission and vision enriching the university, its intellectual climate, and curricula, the labyrinth will promote the creation of a diverse community. n As a vibrant, diverse and intellectually engaged community on a human scale, the presence of the labyrinth will support the expression of diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs. n As a place that emphasizes academic excellence in providing exceptional student – centered experience extending beyond the classroom, students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to connect with history and culture through the experience of walking the ancient symbol of a labyrinth.
Trinity College, Santa Barbara, California
n n Some Uses for a Labyrinth at UVM: An educational tool for art, religion and horticulture classes (may include the students in the design of the labyrinth); A symbol of cultural and spiritual diversity walking the labyrinth as practiced in different religions and cultures; A community resource To have a labyrinth within walking distance; would benefit both UVM and Burlington community; A learning resource for near-by schools to visit the labyrinth as part of an educational excursion to campus.
Natural Materials Construction
Other Colleges and Universities with a Campus Labyrinth: n n n n Boston College - www. bc. edu/friends/alumni/labyrinth/ University of Texas, Houston - www. uthouston. edu/sonscc/labyrinth. html James Madison University www. terrawellington. com/Column 2003/102003. htm Richland College - www. rlc. dcccd. edu/labyrinth. htm Hofstra University: www. hofstra. edu/COM/Museum_labyrinth. cfm University of Redlands, CA www. goldenspirit. com/Labyrinthwalk/redlands 8. html Canada: Brescia University College: http: //www. brescia. uwo. ca/womencentre/labyrinth. htm In the UK: University of Dundee: http: //www. dundee. ac. uk/counselling/Labyrinth. htm
Possible Campus Locations? Main Campus: Bailey Howe Library (north side)
Main Campus: Fleming Museum green
Redstone Campus: Catholic Center (north end)
Redstone Campus: Next to the Music Building (east side)
Redstone Campus: East of the Blundell House (near water tower)
What’s next? n Spring 2005: Community Education n Fall 2005: n Spring 2006: Labyrinth Construction n Fall 2006: Planning and Siting Community Celebration
UVM Labyrinth Project For more information please contact: Sue Marie Baskette Cooperative. Ministry@uvm. edu 656 -3882 Bruce Duncan, Office of Conflict Resolution bduncan@uvm. edu 656 -1402
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