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  • We are Living the DreamNepal Tibet Bhutan India 2019Traveler
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    • Day 17
    • Friday, May 17, 2019 at 3:13 PM
    • ⛅ 16 °C
    • Altitude: 3,669 m
    • ChinaSelagunba29°41’37” N  91°8’3” E
    Monks gather in a peaceful courtyard to exchange their views.
    The monk standing emphasises his position by stepping toward the seated monk and slapping his handThe monks are paired for their "Debate" One stands and one sits.The gesturing and slapping can become quite agressive.

    Sera Monastery Debating

    May 17, 2019 in China ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    This was one of the highlights of today's monastery visits. For about 30 minutes we watched the monks debating philosphy and their teachings. Not that we could understand what they said but there actions were so interesting and their enthusisam was inspriring.Read more

    Melissa Wilson

    TravelerOh cool! Sounds like they were monkeying around! 😂

    5/21/19Reply
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