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Ösetribsel

Ösetribel was originally from Pembo and was a geshe monk in Gomang College, Hamdong Khamtsen in Drepung Monastery. In this interview, he talks about the various positions he held and about his teacher at the monastery. He discusses, in detail, the various rankings and positions monks could hold, how they achieved or were appointed to a certain position, and how the positions differed among the Tratsang (colleges). He also discusses expenditures of the monastery and about barley that was given to the monks. Additionally, he talks about the differences in the endowments given by the monks.