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140246 PS Tibetan Madhyamaka: Central Ideas, Texts, and Figures (2019W)

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

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Su 01.09.2019 08:00 to Th 03.10.2019 11:00
Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2019 23:59

Details

max. 36 participants

Language: German

Lecturers

Markus Viehbeck

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The seminar will start on October 14th. Students are requested to register for the course. Any questions in regard to the seminar can only be addressed after October 11th, as the course instructor is on a research trip.

Monday 14.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 21.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 28.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 04.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 11.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 18.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 25.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 02.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 09.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 16.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 13.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 20.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
Monday 27.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

With its roots in the Indian tradition, Madhyamaka manifested itself as the most important philosophical system of Buddhism in Tibet, where its interpretation was often discussed in highly controversial terms. This introductory seminar will provide an overview, addressing the central figures of the Tibetan Madhyamaka tradition, their texts, and core ideas. In each session we will discuss a general article (of secondary literature) about the Madhyamaka thought of a specific scholar as well a representative passage of his literary output (in English translation).
Students will gain an understanding of the basic developments of Tibetan Madhyamaka thought in a historical perspective and will learn to evaluate the research produced in different academic traditions and their accordant practices of translation.
Depending on the students' needs, the seminar can be conducted in English or German.

Assessment and permitted materials

Contributions to class, short written assignments, and a short final paper; no oral presentations.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Willingness to contribute to group discussions; knowledge of Tibetan will be useful, but is not obligatory.

Examination topics

Reading list

Reading materials will be provided on Moodle, further literature is also put on reserve in the departmental library.

Association in the course directory

BA10

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