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Lauren Artress, author of the book Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice (2006), is widely considered the founder of the modern labyrinth movement. Her classic book is a comprehensive backgrounder to past and present, with an emphasis on labyrinth use as a spiritual tool.
Chartres Labyrinth Construction Manual by Robert D. Ferre (2014) describes in great detail his method of constructing the Chartres labyrinth. He includes geometry, technique, tools and templates as well as setting the historical context. The only complete Chartres manual of its kind, this book fills a need by making the construction of the labyrinth accessible to anyone who can read and follow the step-by-step directions.
Classical Labyrinths: Construction Manual by Robert D. Ferre (2014) is the most complete instruction manual for making classical labyrinths that has ever been written.
The Labyrinth Revival: A Personal Account by Robert D. Ferre (1996) This memoir is a personal account from the front lines of where and how it began and how far it has come. Labyrinth history comes alive with Robert’s personal observations and stories.
Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie (2018) is a comprehensive exploration of labyrinths which balances concrete details with esoteric notions and concepts which can straddle both… the book will appeal to left and right sides of the brain!
The Spirituality of Mazes and Labyrinths by Canadian Gailand MacQueen (2005) is a wonderful book full of the history and differentiating labyrinths and mazes, their spiritual and esoteric associations, and underlying symbolism. Richly illustrated with photos and diagrams.
The Healing Labyrinth: Find Your Path to Inner Peace by Helen Raphael Sands (2001) is a personal account of how the author came to find the labyrinth and how she uses and integrates it into her life, and includes labyrinth activities like dances and as well as a chapter on creating your own labyrinth.
Rituals of the Labyrinth by Canadians Grace Amirault & Debbie Amirault Camelin (2019) was written for Labyrinth Facilitators but will be of interest to anyone who wishes to explore applications of the labyrinth and expand their scope of experience. It contains detailed instructions, with photos & illustrations, on 25 meaningful labyrinth activities.
The Way of the Labyrinth: A Powerful Meditation for Everyday Life
by Helen Curry
Walking the Labyrinth: A Spiritual and Practical Guide
by Sally Welch
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide for Healing and Spiritual Growth
by Melissa Gayle West