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Religion for Atheists book work

266 images Created 19 Jan 2012

Pictures commissioned by writer Alain de Botton for his latest book "Religion for Atheists: A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion."

Published and unpublished photography appear in date taken order from locations at Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre in Sussex; London Metropolitan University; a Jewish Mikveh in north London and a Catholic church in west London.

Read a blog post about my working on the Religion book:
http://bit.ly/zmJcp5

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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London...Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London...Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Sternberg Centre, Finchley north London.
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  • The Jewish faith Sternberg Centre, Finchley north London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • The Jewish faith Mikveh baths where recent converts to Judaism bathe in private, at the Sternberg Centre. London.
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  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England. ...Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England. ..Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • Plastic toy characters represent owners of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhist on silent retreat in private cabin at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England. ..Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteers' gardening tools and Padmasambhva Buddha at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Old Victorian rectory gate now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England. ..Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • Volunteers' boots and shoes at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhists on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England. ..Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • Buddhist on silent retreat in private cabin at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
    buddhist_retreat155-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
    buddhist_retreat69-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists share spiritual thoughts during retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Wheelbarrows and garden tools at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddha icon on garden fence at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Wheelbarrows and garden tools at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteers' gardening shovel at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhists on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Friends chat in evening sunshine at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate before silent meditation for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre.
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  • Volunteers doze on lawn after long working day at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhists on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England. ..Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
    buddhist_retreat03-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Plastic toy characters representing the community at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Buddha icon in long garden grass at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
    buddhist_retreat61-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England. ...Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
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  • Buddha icon and brochures on ledge at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists after silent meditation for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre.
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  • Old Victorian rectory now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Past Buddhist visitors at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Old Victorian rectory now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
    buddhist_retreat127-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Volunteers on working retreat rest mid-morning at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddha icon on ledge at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Old Victorian rectory now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
    buddhist_retreat126-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Volunteers' gardening tools at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteers' gardening tools and Padmasambhva Buddha at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Book covers and spines on shelf at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Past Buddhist visitors at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhist on silent retreat in private cabin at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • After meal talk for the Buddhist monk Nagasiddhi in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Old Victorian rectory now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
    buddhist_retreat114-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
    buddhist_retreat64-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhists on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Old Victorian rectory now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
    buddhist_retreat147-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhists on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • After meal talk for the Buddhist monk Nagasiddhi in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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  • Buddhists share spiritual thoughts during retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
    buddhist_retreat115-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Grounds of old rectory now the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhist on silent retreat in private cabin at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Silent retreat bedroom in private cabin at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England. ..Reproduced for Alain de Botton's 'Religion for Atheists' 2010. .Photograph copyright Richard Baker, London.richard@bakerpictures.com.Tel 0044 207836 287080.
    buddhist_retreat112-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • The Buddhist monk Nagasiddhi lights candles in the Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteers on working retreat rest mid-morning at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
    buddhist_retreat63-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Old Victorian rectory now home of the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
    buddhist_retreat144-27-06-2010.jpg
  • Volunteer Buddhist on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Volunteer Buddhiss decoratet on working retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Mealtime for visitors in dining room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Silent retreat bedroom in private cabin at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists share spiritual thoughts during retreat at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Friends say farewell after weekend together at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, East Sussex, England.
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  • Buddhists meditate in silence for 30 minutes in their Shrine Room at the Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, England.
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