A monk practices by rote memory in the learning hall. I call it “The Shouting Room”
Take a listen to what the room sounds like. Here… https://archive.org/details/tmp_3492-TheShoutingRoom-1064581155

I have tried practicing in this room. It his quite intense and yes…probably better progress than doing it quietly alone.
Ps. That is just a water bottle..not soda!

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