The playing field before the labyrinth
Reconfirming the size of the area and the labyrinth
Placing the center stake
Putting the guide string over the center stake
Creating the cross
Measuring the entrance paths
Laying out string next to path markers
Extending the guide string
Sheet metal nails to hold the path strings
Laying out the 12 circles
Wrapping the string around the nails
Moving the guide string to the next position
More nails to welcome the string
Correcting a mistake
Continuing on
Planning for the turns
Opening up the turns
Measuring turns
Measuring the center dividers
Praying the newly build labyrinth
Walking to the center
Praying in the center
Praying
The proud labyrinth builders
After a presentation on building Chartres-style labyrinths (Labyrinth Praying: Weeks 12 & 13 Constructing Chartres-style Labyrinths), our class at the Myanmar Institute of Theology put what we had learned into practice. Praying the labyrinth after we built it was a meaningful way to integrate learning and practice. With this experience under our belt, we now know we can build other labyrinths. Don’t miss the sense of joy and accomplishment on our faces!
Through Jill's Eyes 