Time: 14:30-15:30, Nov. 11, 2005
Interviewing at: Li Wenchang’Home
Interviewee: Li Wenchang(Headmaster of Dacai Village Qiangou Elementary School)
Recorded by: Li Yulong, Liu Zhanwen, Zhao Shengxiang

Q: What is the most ancient building in Ta’er Lamasery?
A: After Tsongkhapa went to Tibet for studying Buddhism, his mother missed him very much. And Tsongkhapa sent a student to bring his portrait and statues of roaring lions to his mother.

Q: What are the main constructions in Ta’er Lamasery?
A: The main buildings are Dajinwa Hall, Sutra Hall, Nine-room Hall, Hua Hall, Xiaojinwa Hall, Mizong School, Medical School, Shilun School, Panchen Palace, Butter Sculpture Hall, Big Kitchen and Babao Pagoda.

Q: What do the monks in Ta’er Lamasery typically eat?
A: They have Zanba, a kind of paste food roasted barley flour, boiled mutton, rice mixed with date and butter and steamed bun stuffed with beef and mutton.

Q: What are the sects of Tibetan Buddhism?
A: After 10th century, Tibetan Buddhism was separated into Nyingma Sect, Sagya Sect, Gatang Sect, Gagyu Sect and Gelug Sect. Gelug Sect that was derived from Gatang Sect has become a main sect. Because the monks of the sect wear yellow hats, it is also called Yellow Sect.