master-debate

Generate structured multi-round Buddhist debates with citation-checked positions.

199|43|Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat --skill master-debate-tradecatlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: master-debate
Source: https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat/tree/main/tools/reference-repos/github/Master-skill-main/prebuilt/master-debate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat --skill master-debate-tradecatlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you generate structured, evidence-backed adversarial debates between two Buddhist masters on a specified doctrinal issue, without drifting into strawman arguments, fabricated dialogue, or winner-take-all judgments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pair Selection: Chooses the most relevant master pair from topic keywords or explicit user input.
  • Multi-round Debate Orchestration: Produces alternating rounds with clear roles for opening, rebuttal, response, and synthesis.
  • Evidence-Constrained Output: Requires citation-backed positions and enforces anti-strawman, anti-fabrication, and no-judgment guardrails.
  • Use Case: A user asks whether 禅宗顿悟 or 净土念佛 is more direct, and the Skill returns a disciplined four-round debate plus a neutral closing observation.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to debate a topic between two masters and return the full multi-round exchange with citations and a neutral summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about master-debate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured multi-round debate for Buddhist doctrinal comparison?

To generate a structured multi-round debate for Buddhist doctrinal comparison, specify a doctrinal topic or choose two masters explicitly. The process orchestrates alternating rebuttal rounds with citation-checked positions and a neutral closing observation.

Can I compare Chan and Pure Land doctrines without fabricated arguments?

Yes, you can compare Chan and Pure Land doctrines without fabricated arguments by enforcing evidence-constrained output. The mechanism requires citation-backed positions and applies anti-strawman guardrails throughout the dialectic exchange.

What is the best way to orchestrate a master debate on intra-tradition disputes?

The best way to orchestrate a master debate on intra-tradition disputes is to define a specific scenario like sudden vs. gradual enlightenment. The system then selects relevant masters and produces a disciplined four-round exchange with a neutral summary.

Does the debate generation process declare a winner at the end?

No, the debate generation process does not declare a winner at the end. It enforces no-judgment guardrails and concludes the multi-round dialectic exchange with a neutral closing observation instead of a winner-take-all judgment.

How do I ensure citations are checked during an argument analysis between Buddhist masters?

To ensure citations are checked during an argument analysis between Buddhist masters, the debate generation requires evidence-constrained output. This mechanism mandates citation-backed positions for all alternating rebuttal rounds.

What doctrinal comparison scenarios are supported for multi-round debate orchestration?

Supported doctrinal comparison scenarios for multi-round debate orchestration include Chan vs. Pure Land, Emptiness vs. Existence, Sudden vs. Gradual, and Precepts vs. Vipassana, alongside other intra-tradition disputes.