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A night-time outdoor gathering around a crackling fire pit on sand, lit by portable work lights. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and orange head covering sits on a raised wooden swing-style seat, with several other monastics in orange and red robes seated beside them. A ring of seated attendees in winter coats, fleece jackets, shawls and blankets surrounds the fire, with standing onlookers at the edges. The mood is a campfire satsang or discourse under a dark sky.

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Night photograph of an outdoor gathering around a crackling campfire at a camp. A central figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits near the fire, with another person in orange seated beside him. A large crowd of people sits on the ground in a semicircle, many wrapped in blankets and jackets, including a person in a leopard-print shawl and a person in a light blue hooded jacket. Standing figures at the rear include a woman in an orange head scarf and dark top on the right and a figure in a grey-white outfit. Two bright portable lights illuminate the scene, and a wooden frame stands behind the fire. Dark sky surrounds the gathering.2006-05-05Night-time outdoor fire ceremony at a camp. A figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange head covering sits centrally on a raised seat with draped fabric, behind a small open fire. Many seated participants in jackets and shawls, including a red-clad figure to the right of the fire, face the fire in a large circle. Bright portable lights stand at the sides and people stand at the edges watching. The setting is dark, with a metal frame structure behind the seat.2006-05-05 +1 copiesA night-time outdoor photograph of a fire ceremony at a camp. In the centre, several robed figures in orange and saffron sit near a glowing fire pit, with a wooden frame behind them. One seated figure in the centre wears an orange head wrap and orange robes, with several orange-clad people around him. A large crowd of people sits in the foreground with their backs to the camera, wearing jackets, hoodies, shawls and blankets in blue, green, white, floral and leopard prints. A standing man on the right wears a white wrap over dark clothing and faces the group. Two lights on stands illuminate the scene against the dark background.2006-05-05Night-time outdoor gathering around a crackling bonfire on a sandy ground. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a cushioned seat set on a swing frame at the centre, and a man in a red shirt sits beside the fire. Around them, a large ring of seated attendees in jackets, scarves, saris and hooded sweatshirts listens attentively. Standing observers in white and grey jackets watch from the back, and a person with a camera on a tripod stands at left. Stone slabs ring the fire pit.2006-05-05 +1 copiesMay 05 20062006-05-05 +1 copiesNight outdoor gathering around a lit fire pit. A person in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a swing-like seat with leopard-print or fur cushions, smiling, with a fire in front of them. Many people sit on the ground in a semicircle facing the fire, wearing blue, red, plaid and orange clothing, some with shawls and beanies. Standing figures in dark clothing and a woman in white stand at the edges, with stage lights on stands at left and right. 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