Product Description

"By moving in a focused and directed way through the labyrinth, we begin to relax, and our sixth sense becomes heightened." That's how the author, a renowned labyrinth-maker and "land artist," describes the effect of walking the traditional and contemporary labyrinths explored here. Examples range from classic Greek and medieval designs to patterns used in Native American basketry, as well as the author's distinctive creations, which push the boundaries of the form. Connecting the spiritual aspects of walking the labyrinth to the creative act of construction, the guide offers illustrated instructions for making more than 20 different labyrinths.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #459817 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-01
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Jim Buchanan is a trained landscape architect, labyrinth-maker and 'land artist'. He introduces people to the spiritual benefits of walking the labyrinth by creating exciting and ambitious labyrinth projects around the world and for all age groups. Location: UK.

Customer Reviews

Creative outdoor labyrinths
If you like labyrinths, or garden arts or are drawn to meditative natural spaces, this will be a stimulating and spiritually uplifting read! You don't have to know a lot about labyrinths or their construction to discover their fascination in these pages. Wonderful, practical ideas: from simple materials to more challenging projects...temporary or permanent. Your imagination is the limit.

Beautiful pictures and creative labyrinths
I have a collection of labyrinth books and I liked this one because it was very different. It, like many others, tells about the history and cultural connections of labyrinths and has gorgeous photographs. But this book is different in that it gives instructions on how to make labyrinths out of all kinds of materials--from finger labyrinths on paper and using mosaic tiles to very large community labyrinths including some built in three dimensions. I have used this book and will continue to do so.

Wonderful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have post it notes sticking out from the pages in at least 20 spots. There are numerous creative ways of making and experiencing labyrinths, most of which are affordable and require little space. The pictures are fantastic. I have used their ideas and created some labyrinths for myself. It is a great resource for anyone wanting to diversify or educate people on the many uses and experiences possible involving labyrinths.