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142016 SE Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara on the Perfection of Insight (prajña). (2023S)

10.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 36 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 08.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 15.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 22.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 29.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 19.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 26.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 03.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 10.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 17.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 24.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 31.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 07.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 14.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 21.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37
  • Wednesday 28.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum 6 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-37

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryāvatāra on the Perfection of Insight (prajñā)

The Bodhicaryāvatāra by the Indian monk-scholar Śāntideva (fl. first half of the 8th c.) is one of the most important works of the Mahāyāna tradition. The seminar will focus on its ninth chapter on prajñā (insight), in which Śāntideva presents the Madhyamaka view and argues for its superiority over the views of other Buddhist schools as well as over non-Buddhist doctrines. Along with relevant verses from the Bodhicaryāvatāra, we will read and analyze selected passages from Prajñākaramati's extensive commentary on the ninth chapter. Prajñākaramati (late 10th to early 11th c.) relies heavily on Candrakīrti (7th c.) for the explanation of topics such as the two truths.
Participants will have the opportunity to improve their proficiency in scholastic Sanskrit and to deepen their understanding of Indian Madhyamaka. The seminar will also provide students of Tibetan Madhyamaka with an Indian anchor from which to assess later Tibetan scholars' presentations of the Madhyamaka view.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participants are expected to prepare assigned text passages for each class. The final paper (10-15 pages) should focus on a translation and analysis of specific class readings.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants should have a basic working knowledge of Sanskrit. Students with a background primarily in Tibetan may rely on the Tibetan translation of the Bodhicaryāvatāra and the commentary. Participants are expected to prepare assigned text passages for each class. The final paper (10-15 pages) should focus on a translation and analysis of specific class readings.

Active participation in class 30%.
Presentation 20%.
Final paper 50%.

Examination topics

The passages read and presented in class. Recommended secondary sources.

Reading list

• Bodhicaryāvatāra by Śāntideva, with the Commentary of Prajñākaramati. Louis de La Vallé Poussin (ed.). Calcutta 1901-1914.
• Bodhicaryāvatāra of Śāntideva with the Commentary Pañjikā of Prajñākaramati. P. L. Vaidya (ed.). Dharbhanga: The Mithila Institute, 1960.
• Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryāvatāra. A translation by Ernst Steinkellner and Cynthia Peck-Kubaczek. In: Buddha Mind – Christ Mind. A Christian Commentary on the Bodhicaryāvatāra. By Perry Schmidt-Leukel. With a new Translation by Ernst Steinkellner, and Cynthia Peck-Kubaczek. Peeters, 2019.
• Śāntideva. Eintritt in das Leben zur Erleuchtung (Bodhicaryāvatāra). Ernst Steinkellner. Eugen Diederichs Verlag, 1981.
• The Bodhicaryāvatāra. Kate Crosby and Andrew Skilton. Oxford University Press, 1995.

Association in the course directory

MATB5

MA Philosophie M1 ("Geist-Welt-Sprache")

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