Universität Wien

142235 UE Weisheit für alle Lebenslagen: Tibetische Sinnsprüche und Spruchdichtung (2024S)

Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 16 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Tibetisch, Deutsch, Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Montag 04.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 11.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 18.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 08.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 15.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 22.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 29.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 06.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 13.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 03.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 10.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 17.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18
Montag 24.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 2 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-18

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The Tibetans have had an extremely rich tradition of proverbs and oral traditions since ancient times, and these have been passed down through the generations and are used in their lives today. These languages are extremely humorous, and have unique local cultural characteristics. At the same time, there is also a long tradition of " Lekshey "(elegant sayings), literary forms that are highly philosophical and wise in their approach to life, such as the famous Sakya Lekshey and Geden Lekshey, etc.

This course will delve into the heart of Tibetan folklore, philosophy, and societal values embedded in the succinct yet profound language of traditional aphorisms. The key themes found in Tibetan elegant sayings, ranging from spirituality and ethics to daily life and interpersonal relationships. Through a comprehensive reading, you will decode the symbolic language, cultural contexts, and underlying philosophies inherent in these succinct expressions of knowledge. This course goes beyond passive absorption; it challenges you to actively engage with the texts. Learn the art of composing Tibetan narratives in your own words. Each week, you will craft journal entries or concise summaries of the texts you've read, and you'll learn to write them in Tibetan, thus striving for active learning and practical application.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Each week you will pre-translate some passages as well as work on a summary in Tibetan. You will get close guidance by the teacher, will be introduced to further study aids, and learn to use those aids. 

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The minimum requirement: 3 *semester* Tibetan
• Regular attendance and participation (25%)

• Weekly learning journal and summary (in Tibetan) (40%)

• Final examination (35%)

The evaluation follows the general marking scheme. 

Prüfungsstoff

The passages we have worked on in class and selected readings where needed.

Literatur

Grammar reference:

• Gyurme, Kesang. The clear mirror: The teaching of the Tibetan language(Le clair miroir: Enseignement de la grammaire tibétaine). English version translated by Ramble, Charles. Heather and Tournadre, Nicolas, trans., Arvillard: Ed. Prajñā. 1992.

Literatures:
• Cabezón, José Ignacio, Roger R. Jackson, and Lhun-grub-bsod-pa. Tibetan Literature : Studies in Genre : Essays in Honor of Geshe Lhundup Sopa. First edition USA. Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1996.
• dge 'dun rab gsal. History of Tibetan literature. 1. ed. Sarnath: Central Inst. of Higher Tibetan Studies, 2001.
• de Jong. “Christoph Cüppers and Per K. Sørensen (ed.), A Collection of Tibetan Proverbs and Sayings. Gems of Tibetan Wisdom and Wit.” Indo-Iranian Journal 43, no. 1 (2000): 68–69. https://doi.org/10.1163/000000000124993697.
• Davenport, John T., and Sangs-rgyas-bstan-vdzin. Ordinary Wisdom : Sakya Pandita's Treasury of Good Advice. Boston: Wisdom Publ., 2000.
• Eimer, Helmut. Sa skya legs bshad : die Strophen zur Lebensklugheit von Sa skya Paṇḍita Kun dga' rgyal mtshan (1182 - 1251). Wien: Arbeitskreis für Tibetische und Buddhistische Studien, Universität Wien, 2014.
• Gergan, J. A Thousand Tibetan Proverbs and Wise Sayings with Short Explanations of Obscure Phrases. 2. repr. [d. Ausg. JRASB letters, 8/1942]. Kolkata: Bhattacharya, 2004.
• Kun-dgav-rgyal-mtshan, bSod-nams-ming-can, and krung go'i bod rig pa'i zhib 'jug lte gnas. legs bshad bstan bcos phyogs bsgrigs. 2, sa skya legs bshad / rtsa ba sa paN kun dga' rgyal mtshan dang 'grel ba bsod nams ming can gyis brtsams. Par thengs 1. [zi ling]: mtsho sngon mi rigs dpe skrun khang, 2006.
• Macdonald, David. “Tibetan Proverbs and "Good Sayings".” Folklore (London) 42, no. 1 (1931): 82–85.
• Lha-mo-spen-pa. Bod kyi gtam dpe. First edition. Dharamsala: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, 1996.
• Pang, Rachel H. “Literature, Innovation, and Buddhist Philosophy: Shabkar's Nine Emanated Scriptures.” Numen 64, no. 4 (2017): 371–93. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685276-12341471.
• Timothy Thurston. “An Examination of Tibetan Secular Oratory: An A Mdo Tibetan Wedding Speech.” Oral Tradition 33, no. 1 (2019): 23–50.


Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

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Letzte Änderung: So 03.03.2024 10:46