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In 1419, Jamachen Choje Sakya Yeshe, established the Sera Monastery, adjacent to the Potala Palace. Every afternoon, monks gather in an open courtyard to debate the scriptures. Tibetan debate involves two parties: a defender (dam bca' ba), who answers, and a questioner (rigs lam pa), who asks the question. The defender puts forth assertions for which he is held accountable. The challenger raises qualms to the defender's assertions for which he is not subject to reprisal. Many topics might be debated, one such might be "What does the moment mean? Does it refer to a brief moment or to a longer one?"

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lesthmsn said...

i love this photo, you look at each individual and wonder what are there thoughts, a truly interesting photo.

Posted on 16/10/2008 20:18

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Alan Humphris said...

Thank you Lesthmsn. The people, light, colours and above all the sound made it a very memorable occasion. With everyone talking at once, but each in a practiced almost ritual way the noise was rythmic and hypnotic, in a sea on the beach, cars outside the window way. It was great to witness, and as you say, consider the individuals and their relationships to their peers.

Posted on 17/10/2008 13:43

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