Discipline and Debate: The Language of Violence in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
An ethnographic study of how Tibetan Buddhist monks employ language, debate, and discipline to manage conflict and maintain order within their monastic community.
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Discipline and Debate examines the role of language in managing conflict and authority inside a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
The work draws on ethnographic research to analyze how monks use debate and discourse to navigate social tensions.
It highlights the intersection of religious practice, institutional discipline, and communicative strategies.
The study contributes to broader conversations in anthropology and religious studies about power and speech.
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