The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam for the 2025 Geshe Lharampa degree in Tibetan Buddhism took place on Tuesday at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. To date, 202 monks have been accredited with the Geshe Lharampa — the highest academic degree in Tibetan Buddhism.

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]

The annual dharma debating exam takes place on Tuesday. [Photo by Daqiong/chinadaily.com.cn]