142201 VO Saivism in Kashmir: religious practices and philosophical trends (2021W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Marco Ferrante

Classes

Thursdays, 13:00-14:30, SR 6, from 7 October 2021.
Institut für Südasien-, Tibet- und Buddhismuskunde, Seminarraum 6
AKH Campus.

Starting from 25 November, due to the new measures taken against the Covid pandemic, the course will continue online.

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The course aims to offer an overview of the history of Śaivism in Kashmir. After having provided a general background on the religious situation in the region, the course will concentrate on the main developments of Śaivism. More specifically, it will contextualize the history of this religious tradition within the broader phenomenon of Tantra, by taking into account both philosophical conceptions and worship practices. A particular emphasis will be put on the works produced by non-dualistic traditions such as the Spanda, the Trika and the Pratyabhijñā.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral Examination at the end of the course

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

No previous knowledge is requested.

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

BA9, EC2/2, MASK 2

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