You hear the loudly debating monks long before you see them, the noise level is intense.

Their debating style is very dramatic, standing monks first have an idea which is expanded upon with much swinging of beads then the most important points are driven home with a swirling, dancing, lunging motion and  loud clapping of hands, usually right in the faces of a small group of seated monks.

They all seem to enjoy the exchange of ideas but perhaps they should have hearing protection.  It is impossible to linger in the garden.  

I found this serenely beautiful woman watching the debate and in another part of the monastery a monk preparing tea in the time honoured way.