The teaching of the East

In Tibet's monasteries , twice a week monks organise what is called 'debating session' . They regroup in a courtyard where the Young monks get tested on their Buddhism knowledge through questions asked very quickly and also requiring a very quick answer. That's one type of 'examination' disciples go through in their curriculum.it's looks very much like a game played in the open. Any one can come and watch the session. Also people can go and listen to the incantation of the monks in place like the Jockang monastery in Lhasa. The music is soul reaching and the atmosphere simply magical