18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A Buddhist Debate
Daily, monks at Sera Monastery debate various tenants of Buddhism as an exercise in [Buddhist] philosophy and learning. Participants become meticulously animated, with each gesture having a specific meaning. Often, loud clapping indicates the confidence of the speaker.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 07.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Lhasa, China |
| Camera: | iPhone X |
| Copyright: | © Clifton Garrison |