The first ever Geshema dialetic debate is currently underway at Jamyang Choeling nunnery, located about 10 kms from Dharamshala. 27 nuns from various nunneries across India are participating in the debate which will be held from 20 May – 3 June. The debates are monitored and controlled by the Nun Examination Board, comprising of members from 4 nunneries and the Tibetan Nun’s project and the Department of Religion.