Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice - Couverture souple

Artress, Lauren

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ISBN 10 : 1594481814 ISBN 13 : 9781594481819

Editeur : Riverhead Books, 2006

Synopsis

Walking a Sacred Path reintroduces the ancient Labyrinth, a walking meditation that transcends the limits of still meditation. Walking the Labyrinth has emerged today as a metaphor for the spiritual journey and a powerful tool for transformation. This walking meditation is an archetype, a mystical ritual found in many religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul, evoking a feeling of wholeness. Lauren Artress has re-created the Labyrinth on canvas, modeling it after the sacred design laid in the floor of Chartres cathedral in the twelfth century. Over the past several years she has introduced the Labyrinth to thousands of men and women, and observed their experiences with its power. They have emerged from their walks with a tremendous sense of peace and possibility. Artress's book explores the historical origins of this divine imprint and shares the discoveries of modern-day seekers.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"The Labyrinth inspires in the people who have come to walk along its sinuous, painted path a palpable mix of solemnity and joy." —The New York Times

"The Labyrinth turns the simple act of walking into a sacred experience." —Gnosis

"As you follow a winding path for twenty minutes or so, you might cry tears of grief or joy, solve the riddle of a messed-up family or work life, feel better about an illness, or gain spiritual insight." —Los Angeles Times

"Part of the fun of reading Walking a Sacred Path is to feel 'the great dignity of the symbol,' regardless of one's own religious background." —San Francisco Chronicle Book Review

"Lauren Artress is one of the pioneers of the renaissance of Western spirituality." —China Galland, author of Women in the Wilderness

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Lauren Artress reintroduces the ancient labyrinth, a walking meditation  that trancends the limits of still meditation, and shows us the possibilities it brings for renewal and change.

'Walking the Labyrinth' has reemerged today as a metaphor for the spiritual journey and a powerful tool for transformation. This walking meditation is an archetype, a mystical ritual found in all religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul. Walking a Sacred Path explores the historical origins of this divine imprint and shares the discoveries of modern day seekers. It shows us the potential of the Labyrinth to inspire change and renewal, and serves as a guide to help us develop the higher level of human awareness we need to survive in the twenty-first century.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Riverhead Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1594481814
• ISBN 13: 9781594481819
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 240