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010100 VU The non-Buddhist Religions of Tibet (2022S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 25.04. 16:45 - 20:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 26.04. 16:45 - 20:00 Seminarraum 2 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 27.04. 16:45 - 20:00 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 28.04. 15:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Friday 29.04. 15:00 - 20:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Buddhism is generally known as the dominant religion in Tibet. But Tibet is also home to the less known religious rites and beliefs, which have potential to explain a number of specific features of the Tibetan form of Buddhism. The aim of the course is to introduce religious traditions of Tibet from the period of Tibetan empire (650-850), monastic tradition of the Bon religion, and non-Buddhist ritual traditions, which are often coexisting with Buddhism. The topic of my ongoing research on leu ritual tradition from north-eastern Tibet will be also discussed. The topic will be presented in the form of lectures. Students will be familiarised with the main characteristics and features of the Tibetan non-Buddhist religions.

Assessment and permitted materials

The language of instruction is English. Knowledge of Tibetan is welcome, but not required. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

It comprises of written exam (70 %), participation and class interaction (30 %).

Examination topics

Lecture contents and selected parts of the reading list.

Reading list

Karmay, Samten G., 1998. A General Introduction to the History and Doctrines of Bon. In: Karmay, S. G., The Arrow and the Spindle: Studies in History, Myths, Rituals and Beliefs in Tibet. Mandala Book Point, Kathmandu, pp. 104–156.

van Schaik, Sam, 2013. The naming of tibetan religion: bon and chos in the tibetan imperial period. Journal of the international association for bon research 1. pp. 227–257.

Samuel, Geoffrey, 2013. Revisiting the Problem of Bon Identity: Bon Priests and Ritual Practitioners in the Himalayas. Journal of the international association for Bon research 1. pp. 77–97.

Ramble, Ch., 2007. The Aya: Fragments of an Unknown Tibetan Priesthood. V B. Kellner, H. Krasser, H. lasic, M. T. Much & H. Tauscher (ed.), Pramanakirthih. Papers dedicated to ernst Steinkellner on the occasion of his 70th Birthday (part 2), pp. 681–718. Wien: Wiener Studien zur Tibetologie und Buddhismunskunde.

Additional reading will be provided ad personam.

Association in the course directory

066 800: M2.7; M15; M18;, 033 195: BRP 17rwb

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