The monks of Gelug Sect take the exam of Buddhist scriptures debate, photo from China Tibet Information Center by Mirenda Wu, November 13, 2008.

The monks of Gegyu  Sect are debating the Buddhist scriptures, photo from China Tibet Information Center by Mirenda Wu, November 13, 2008.

 
The debate of wits provokes a chorus of laughter, photo from China Tibet Information Center by Mirenda Wu, November 13, 2008.

The 4th Buddhist scripture debate exam is now going on in Xihuang Temple of Beijing. Eleven Buddhism students from the Advanced Tibetan Buddhism College of China, 6 from Gegyu Sect and 5 from Gelug Sect, took in the exam, and will continue to attend series of exams till November 16, in order to gain the advanced degree.

The exam was divided into two parts: Gelug Sect and Gegyu Sect and was held at the same time. It is a match of wisdom rather than a normal exam.

The degree awarding ceremony will be held in Xihuang Temple on November 17.

A judge is trying to "enlarge" his ear so as to catch every word of the debate, photo from China Tibet Information Center by Mirenda Wu, November 13, 2008.

 
Lamas are having sun bath during the exam break, photo from China Tibet Information Center by Mirenda Wu, November 13, 2008.