P08-Grand Assembly of Debates

Individual students may petition to hold a Grand Debate based on their courses taken to date. It may be taken more than once. Xiuxing Seminary students must take this at least once to graduate. CLICK for more information on “Debate, Discussion, and Dialogue at LFBS” for background information on the role of debate in learning Dharma. This course will only be available when enough students have completed courses and are ready to do this.

Photo of Tibetan buddhist monk during monastic debate making hand gesture at Sera Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet on August 3, 2008.  Source of photo:  Antoine Taveneaux.