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The labyrinth
A 24-foot labyrinth, hand-painted on the original fir floor.
The Labyrinth
A single path to the centre
The 24-foot diameter labyrinth at Knox is inspired by the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, France. The Chartres labyrinth was installed in 1201, and provided an alternative form of pilgrimage when it was no longer safe to make the journey to Jerusalem.
A labyrinth is not a maze built to confuse, but a single pathway winding to the centre and returning out again on the same path. On the labyrinth walk, we engage the ancient spiritual practice of discovery. As we move to the centre, healing, transformation, and the divine can be known. As we return from the centre to the edge, we re-enter the world with new insight and commitment.
The Knox labyrinth is listed on the World-Wide Labyrinth Locator.
Visiting
- Open to visitors Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
- May be closed for special events or holidays. Please contact the Knox office to confirm availability
-Open Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 pm for connection and reflection. Learn more
To support your labyrinth experience
What you will find in the room
CDs with calming and mystical music.
Explanatory sheets to guide you.
Optional printed prayers to use as you walk.
Candles to light in prayer or for atmosphere.
A Prayer Wall on which to post a prayer you may wish to offer.
To book a group event, retreat or a self-guided session, please contact us at office@kxcalgary.com. Group bookings require 2 to 3 days notice.