In a maze you lose yourself, in a labyrinth you find yourself. Traveling the path of a labyrinth can steady your thoughts and assist in being in the present moment. Simply follow its path with the pointer and pay attention to your thoughts as you proceed through its twists and turns.
This bamboo labyrinth is just the right size to keep on a desk or tabletop. Its design is derived from a medieval labyrinth built into the floor of the Cathedral of Chartres in Chartres, France. Be here now inspiration invites you to your meditative session.
- Bamboo Labyrinth base
- Measures 6 by 8 inches
- Depicts the Chartres design
- Be here now inspiration
- Comes with a wood stylus (stylus style may vary)
- Clean with a damp cloth
This product is made of bamboo. Natural textures and imperfections may be present as they speak to the item’s hand-crafted origins. The labyrinth tones may vary from subtle to dark depending on each piece.
Stylus Use: The stylus is recommended to be used gently and mindfully in a relatively slow motion so the process feels more meditative. A lot of folks prefer a faster pace, in which case you can experiment with other wands. The wood labyrinth is most comfortable when used with a metal edge like any ballpoint pen in the offsetting or the back of the pen. You can also try the labyrinth with a thin dry paintbrush if you find the gliding effect more soothing.
design: A rectangular bamboo tablet with rounded corners, deeply engraved with the classic eleven-circuit Chartres labyrinth pattern and the words "Be Here Now" in flowing script beneath it, paired with a slender wood stylus for tracing the path.
size: 6 by 8 inches.
material: Bamboo base with a wood stylus.
features: Engraved Chartres Cathedral labyrinth design, "Be Here Now" script engraving, desk or tabletop size, includes wood stylus (style may vary), finger-traceable path
care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
disclaimer: As a bamboo, hand-finished piece, natural grain, texture, and tonal variation from subtle to dark are part of its character and no two pieces are exactly alike.
Meaning & Intention
The pattern engraved into this bamboo tablet is not a maze meant to confuse you, but a labyrinth meant to lead you home. Its design is drawn directly from the labyrinth set into the floor of Chartres Cathedral in the 12th century, one of the most walked contemplative paths in the world. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has a single winding route to its center and back out again — there are no wrong turns, only the turns themselves, which is precisely the point.
To trace this path with the accompanying stylus is to practice a very old form of moving meditation in miniature. Each curve draws your attention away from planning and rehearsing and back into the immediate sensation of the stylus gliding over wood. The turns loosen the grip of an overactive mind the way walking a labyrinth on foot has done for pilgrims for centuries, only now the entire journey fits in your hands.
The words "Be Here Now" engraved beneath the labyrinth name the whole exercise. They are an invitation, not an instruction to force stillness, but a gentle nudge back to the present moment each time your finger meets the wood.
Keep it on a desk, nightstand, or meditation altar and let it become a small ritual you return to — a few minutes tracing its path before a meeting, after a hard conversation, or as part of a nightly wind-down, a physical way to step out of the day's noise and back into the present.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone seeking a hands-on, at-a-glance meditation tool for the desk, altar, or bedside table
- Purpose: Meditation, mindfulness practice, stress relief, focus ritual, thoughtful gift, desk decor
- Suggested Mantra: Be here now
- Intention: Presence, Calm, Focus, Grounding
Questions & Guidance
How do I use the labyrinth?
Rest the fingertip end of the stylus in the path's opening and gently guide it along the grooves toward the center, then trace the same path back out, moving slowly and letting your attention settle on the motion rather than the destination.
What labyrinth design is this based on?
It reproduces the medieval eleven-circuit labyrinth set into the floor of the Cathedral of Chartres in France, one of the most well-known contemplative labyrinths in the world.
Is the stylus included, and will it match the photo exactly?
Yes, a wood stylus is included with every labyrinth, though its exact shape may vary slightly from the one pictured.
Can I use something other than the included stylus?
Yes, many people enjoy the smoother glide of a pen's ballpoint end, its capped back, or even a thin dry paintbrush; experiment to find the pace and feel that suits your practice.
How do I clean and care for the bamboo labyrinth?
Simply wipe it with a damp cloth; avoid soaking it or using harsh cleaners so the engraving and natural bamboo tone stay intact.
