9 Mazes of religious buildings from around the world

I make maze art and I love to make mazes of buildings. World famous buildings like The Louvre and the Taj Mahal, or museums like the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and the Heydar Aliyev Center. But today I want to pull together a group of multi-denominational religious buildings I have made mazes of. Many have wonderful architecture that has stood the test of time and that makes them great subjects for artwork.

9 Religious Building Mazes

Maze #1 - KAFD Grand Mosque Maze

A modern mosque that was completed in 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Maze #2 - Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

I saved this maze to be my Maze of the Week #100 because I like it so much. That is because I put a lot of work into the maze. This is a very large maze and is meant to be printed on large poster size paper.

Maze #3 - Templo de Sangre de Cristo Maze

This church is 1 block from the church above. You can see them both within a 60 second walk !

Maze #4 - Lotus Temple Maze

The Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship that opened in December 1986. Located in New Delhi, India.

Maze #5 - Bagan Temple Maze

I made this maze off of a picture I took while I was on vacation. It was one of my first mazes and that is why it has a different look.

Maze #6 - Old Stone Butter Church

An abandoned church in Canada that has spent more time as a cool abandoned building than church.

Maze #7 - Hallgrímskirkja Church Maze

Maze #8 - Chichen Itza Temple of Kukulcan Maze

I have made mazes of Monte Alban and Uxmal also, but this will represent all the pyramids of Mexico.

Maze #9 - Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Maze

A multi-denominational church that is currently under renovation, it was my first maze of a church or religious building.

I am in process of making more mazes that would fit here. If you have suggestions of great architecture, I am always looking for new subjects to make mazes out of !

Like these mazes and want to see other subjects mazes:

Car Wash Sign Maze

QRO Walking Street Maze

The Moon Maze

Giraffe Maze

Maze Comic Book Cover #12 - Black Fury

Issue #12 in my comic book cover series gives us a black panther, but not THAT black panther. I called the comic Black Fury. This is the second time I have used Starryai to generate a background for the comic. If you like this concept and want to see more - you can find all the comic book cover mazes on the collections homepage.

Stop back in a week for issue #13 !

Maze of the Week #116 - Panther

Maze of the Week #116 celebrates Save the Florida Panther Day which was on March 16th.

Were you able to guess correctly based on my preview ?

Here is the first version of the maze. Not something I would want to encounter in the jungle, or really anywhere that wasn’t a zoo.

And the alternative version where I change the eyes, tongue and glow color. Not much different really.

Downloads are available in the comic book style maze section. Come back tomorrow to see what the comic book cover looks like !

Next weeks Maze Preview: What do you think the maze is ? I think we have another easy one to guess this week !

5 Labyrinths to Visit in Idaho

So you want to visit a labyrinth in Idaho. I can help. I have selected 5 of the best (there are over 20) that are accessible to the public from around the state. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. I want to mention that many labyrinths in Idaho are private or you need an appointment to visit. Those labyrinths can be found on the link above and will not be included here.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…

5 Labyrinths to Visit in idaho

1. St. Luke's Boise Regional Medical Center Labyrinth

This 5 circuit medieval labyrinth is made from concrete and is located near the walkway between the main building, near the coffee shop. Labyrinth includes benches. To see a photo or the labyrinth and the plaque this waymarking site has them.

Location: Boise, Idaho

Address:

190 E. Bannock St.
Boise, Idaho 83712

2. Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Labyrinth

The 5 circuit medieval labyrinth is located on the lawn in front of church made from bricks/pavers.

Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho

Address:

270 N. Placer Avenue
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

3. Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Labyrinth

A double meandering labyrinth in a Roman style with a sculpture in the middle ! The location can be found a map for the park. It looks like wonderful park to visit based on the park website ! I want to thank Randy Miller for posting a photo on Google Maps where you can see the labyrinth !

Location: Meridian, Idaho

Address:
1900 N. Records Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642

4. First Congregational United Church of Christ Labyrinth

Photo courtesy Starr & Cross Reardon

A 5 circuit medieval labyrinth made form rocks and bricks is located next to a peace garden. It was made using discarded bricks and stones from construction sites.

Location: Pocatello, Idaho

Address:

309 N. Garfield Ave
Pocatello, Idaho 83204

5. Church of the Ascension Labyrinth

A 8 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made from bricxks/pavers. You can find details about the labyrinth on the website of the church on it’s own webpage ! If you click on the Discover More link it will open a 27 page pdf of a presentation on labyrinths !

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho

Address:

371 Eastland Drive N
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301

BONUS Labyrinth: I you visit the Idaho Botanical Gardens in Boise, they have a labyrinth made from bricks and gravel on site. There is an entrance fee to visit the gardens. Plan your trip at the link above.

BONUS Labyrinth 2: If you can find it !!

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation

I am a maze artist and I have made a few sign mazes from Idaho:

Cabana Inn Sign - Boise

Nampa Rollerdrome Sign Maze - Nampa

Tough Guys Lanes Sign Maze - Pocatello

Grandview Hotel Sign Maze - Boise