How to Walk the Labyrinth
The Boston College labyrinth is painted on the grassy area to the south of Beacon Street, between Hammond Street and Lawrence Street, and it is across from Carney Hall. There is limited visitor parking at the end of Lawrence, and a sidewalk leads to the labyrinth. The labyrinth is open to the public and available for meditation anytime -- seven days a week.
Stay on the path - walk on the grass between the white lines. You will discover that this takes some concentration and focused intent. Hint: look down, keep focused on the path, and stay centered in your body.
Once you enter, think of nothing else but the path you are on. Don't step on
or over the white lines. If you do step over a line you will find you 
have
reversed directions. Also, by keeping off the lines you will allow the labyrinth
pattern to remain visible longer for others.
It is perfectly all right to pass someone, if you wish to go at a different pace. Step into the next path as you pass, and then return to the path you were on.
The Chartres labyrinth is a single path (or unicursal) labyrinth - there is only one path in, and the same path out. This means that you may meet people coming the other direction. When you reach the center, you will have come only half way. Rest a while, and then return by the same path to the entry point.
When you get to the center of the labyrinth, stay there for a while. Notice any sensations in your body, or if there are any changes in your awareness of self, time or surroundings.
If it is not too cold, you can walk the labyrinth barefoot. You can even run or dance. Enjoy the contact with the grass and the earth.
Sing or hum to yourself as you travel the labyrinth. Or repeat a prayer. Or simply smile and enjoy the fresh air.
If you are with group, you may want to hold hands and move together in a great spiraling dance. Or you can all walk meditatively in a single file.
At a quiet time, you may wish to do a Zen meditation walk. Place each foot directly in front of the other, move slowly, take one step with each breath and focus on your feet.
Four Paths through the Labyrinth
There are many approaches to the walk. Begin by quieting the mind and then follow the path that is right for you.
The Path of Image: Follow the memories, dreams, or images that arise in your imagination.
The Path of Silence: Empty your mind of the hubbub and commotion of the outer world. Open your heart to the silence of the walk.
The Path of Prayer: Recite a prayer, a Bible verse, or a line a poetry.
The Path of Questioning: Concentrate on a question. Don't expect an answer. Simply be content to explore the possibilities.