| | Capitol of Brazil, Brasilia is a city of magnificent, original architecture |
| | | But our destination was an hour outside the city down bumpy dirt roads |
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| | Terra Viva from the air - this community is run by Ananda Marga devotees |
| | | It was like entering a magic land |
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| | The buildings were brilliantly constructed, a mix of modern & native methods |
| | | We stayed in the chalets (on the right) |
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| | Myriangela, (center) made all the arrangements for the retreat |
| | | Monica was the most excellent translator |
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| | Prema was the Mystress of Ceremonies |
| | | Anahata gave excellent teachings and led the Sacred Music Ensemble |
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| | We first went to the Waterfall of the Great Mother to purify |
| | | A 20 minute walk down a country road, we found Lehua blossoms on the way |
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| | On a plateau, the retreat center was rimmed with deep valleys |
| | | The teaching room was enormous and marvelous |
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| | The hard part about it was trying to photograph its impact. |
| | | Wooden floors, rimmed with windows, the roof peaked |
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| | Early morning healing practices |
| | | Lots of time for hugs, Gisele and Anahata |
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| | The altar was well tended |
| | | The room was so big we were able to keep the center shrine intact all week |
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| | Josiane, of Porto Alegre, had a birthday, Theresa from Kauai made her a haku lei |
| | | Andre from Bahia provided the birthday candle |
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| | Marge, Myriangela & Leilah indulge in Yerba Mate, a ceremony from the South |
| | | Cassia from Belemadorns the ying/yang garden |
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| | A beautiful playground sits in the center of the chalet area |
| | | One day a group of red uniformed children played for an hour |
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| | They were from a school that the community sponsors. |
| | | Anahata & Marge led some of the children in some dances |
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| | The dining hall was surrounded by waterways and gardens |
| | | Beautiful tables and benches for outdoor meetings and eating |
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| | The head cook with Myriangela |
| | | The kitchen was immaculate |
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| | | One night we ordered a special round of pizza |
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| | Two beautiful pools to choose from |
| | | Behind is a dry and wet sauna |
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| | This team continues the work on Tara Tames the 8 Fears |
| | | Prema & Monica leading the gang, Anahata keeping the melody on track |
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| | It may be a children's song but everyone enjoys singing and dancing along |
| | | Aldo, our protector of the south with Marly from Sao Paulo |
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| | Please go to Brasilia 2 for the rest of the story |
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