The Labyrinth

Contacts:

Vision

We believe the ancient form of the labyrinth embodies Shambhala vision: It honours the ancestral lineage; it invokes the dralas by walking it. It unites heaven, man, and earth. It is a practice of walking meditation. It embodies the feminine principle. It mixes the tangible and the intangible. It acts as an "earth protector." So, we feel the labyrinth might be constructed and walked as part of Shambhalian practice at centres and in our daily lives.

We learned about the history of lineage of the labyrinth, the diversity of its manifestation, the "how-to" aspects of making one. We made one at Kalapa Assembly, passed out "finger walk" labyrinths to the rest of the arts group. We explored the relationship of labyrinth to Shambhalian principles and we discussed the various ways to continue forward in this work. Each person discovered his or her own unique area of interest and pursued it, bringing their interests to the group meeting.

Plans

Attempt to construct a labyrinth at one of the retreat centres (Dika Ryan
We believe the ancient form of the labyrinth embodies Shambhala vision: It honours the ancestral lineage; it invokes the dralas by walking it. It unites heaven, man, and earth. It is a practice of walking meditation. It embodies the feminine principle. It mixes the tangible and the intangible. It acts as an "earth protector." So, we feel the labyrinth might be constructed and walked as part of Shambhalian practice at centres and in our daily lives.

We learned about the history of lineage of the labyrinth, the diversity of its manifestation, the "how-to" aspects of making one. We made one at Kalapa Assembly, passed out "finger walk" labyrinths to the rest of the arts group. We explored the relationship of labyrinth to Shambhalian principles and we discussed the various ways to continue forward in this work. Each person discovered his or her own unique area of interest and pursued it, bringing their interests to the group meeting.
Plans
1. Attempt to construct a labyrinth at one of the retreat centres (Dika Ryan dikaryan@sprynet.com)
2. Work with communities to join Shambhala and localities to create labyrinths (Ann Moore at rosebludl7@aol.com)
3. Create labyrinths on one's own land and make it acceptable to the community. (Michael Howell toad@tartannet.ns.ca)