chartres cathedral labyrinth meaning

A few years ago, I visited the cathedral in Chartres. There is a famous labyrinth, which you enter to be lead in circles and curls until you reach its core. I thought that would be the idea behind a labyrinth: to reach the center. But standing there gave a complete new perspective: Having reached the center means that now you have to make the decision to turn around and to go into a new direction, from immersion back into life. Today the universe decided that a big assignment (which I...


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Chartres labyrinth means


Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth

There is great speculation about their true purpose; other than decorative, labyrinths were used as patterns for ritualistic dances and as a means to replicate pilgrimages. Center of the Chartres stone labyrinth. During medieval times (from the 12th to 14th centuries) labyrinths were literally designed and built into the floors in the grand cathedrals of northern France, most notably at Chartres, Reims and Amiens. The labyrinth at Chartres is well preserved and well known for its stunning...
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But I didn't know the depth and meaning this labyrinth would soon come to play in my life. Labyrinths have a rich, spiritual history. Contemplatives since medieval times have silently walked the sacred geometry of the labyrinth's serpentine route at places like Chartres Cathedral. The reward was usually peace of mind. Never did I need that sacred path of rocks more than that first year in our little cottage. Not only was our last child gone, but suddenly, my beloved father...
chartres cathedral labyrinth meaning