rdhinmn's photos with the keyword: Sera monastery

making further points

30 Jan 2012 58
impossible to know who won, if anyone

preparing for the delivery

emphasize the point and distract the opponent

heated debate

holding his ground

beginning the debate

30 Jan 2012 81
The seated monk asks the question of their standing partner. I don't know if each of the pairs use the same question or not. The standing person argues their view vigorously, with mock charges and loud claps thrown in to distract their questioner. Whether the seated person interjects objections or not, I couldn't tell, but likely he does.

the debate question

waiting for the debate to begin