Annual Debate Exam 2017The annual Debate Exam on Buddhist Philosophical Studies for the year 2017 has commenced today October 25, 2017 (Tibetan Calendar: 6th day of 9th month). The exams are held for each respective classes, where each student monks will perform both the two parts of a debate - debater and defender with a contender on a topic random picked from a pool. The examination will continue for around a weeks time.