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Star of the show: young monk actively participating in the debating session

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Unfortunately under restoration during my visit, the monks made my visit to this fortress-like monastery memorable because of an unexpected debating session.
Instead of rushing to the monastery, I decided to first walk the kora which actually runs outside the town. After crossing the river, the kora path climbs steeply to reach several chörten and the northern monastery, which lies in ruins. The walk is worthwile, though, because of the amazing views over the plains in which Sakya is situated, the valley beyond Sakya, and the high mountains in a distance with eternal snow. From here, looking on the grey, pale landscape, it is easy to see where the name Sakya comes from: it literally means pale earth. From the kora, the views on the monastery are awesome, and even from a distance, its appearance looks imposing and forbidding.
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