“Exploring the Labyrinth as a Sacred Cosmos” with Dr. Lilan Laishley

For 4000 years labyrinths have brought people together from a variety of religious traditions and spiritual beliefs. With images of labyrinths from around the world we will explore the labyrinth’s ancient history and its contemporary use in the growing trend of religious diversity. We will discover the importance of the labyrinth as a means for people to engage with their idea of a sacred world or cosmos through many means – from the simple act of walking alone to more structured and creative group rituals.

Bio: Dr. Lilan Laishley has a Ph.D in Religious Studies, a university professor who has taught comparative religion, myth, symbol and ritual and traveled to over 20 countries to visit sacred sites and teach religion. She is a founding member and former Director of Research for The Labyrinth Society. She is author of The Labyrinth as Sacred Cosmos: Rituals of Unity and Diversity and Past Lives & Present Purpose: Reincarnation and the Illumination of your Soul.