In the second of our puja evenings Vidyatara led a Dhammapada Puja with a two part Shakyamuni mantra and the Indian Shakyamuni mantra. Here they are, along with the shrine salutation and the Refuges and Precepts. #triratnainternationalretreat #puja #mantra #chanting #chant #singing #sing

Sally and her mum, Vidyasuri, talk about painting, zebras, the Buddha and other International Retreat shenanigans. #triratnainternationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #zebra #Zebedee #kids @drawing

Munisha sent this delightful recording from the field of a cuckoo waking up the world of the International Retreat this Herefordshire morning...

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#birds #cuckoo #retreat

Ivan in conversation with Maitrisara, Visuddhimati, and Aryadhara about Vaddhaka's talk on Buddhism and Capitalism, which received a standing ovation this morning. Available soon

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#internationalretreat #economics #buddhisteconomics #capitalism

A great report from Ivan from last night's fire at the 2014 International Retreat. Much song and merriment! #internationalretreat #song #singing #campfire

Two mantras from the first puja at the Triratna International Retreat.

Ivan in conversation with Nandavajra, one of the team and organisers of the International Retreat... #Buddhism #Buddhist #retreat #mud #community

Ivan on the second day of the 2014 Triratna International Retreat (first morning), hears from Pavel and Wojciech from Poland on their impressions of the great gathering so far... #internationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #meditation #meditate

The Dedication Ceremony from the first night of the Triratna International Retreat 2014. #internationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #ritual #chanting

Chop chop! Cooking for 500. First meal is here! First impressions from German and Mexican guests with Ivan as your host... #internationalretreat #Buddhism #Buddhist #Buddha #dinner #vegetarian #retreat