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142098 UE Selected Passages on the Lives of Tibetan Masters (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 Fr 01.09.2023 13:00 to Fr 06.10.2023 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: Tibetan, English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 10.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 17.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 24.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 31.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 07.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 14.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 21.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 28.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 05.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 12.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 5 ISTB UniCampus Hof 4 2C-O1-34
- Tuesday 09.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
- Tuesday 16.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
- Tuesday 23.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
- Tuesday 30.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum 3 ISTB UniCampus Hof 2 2B-O1-14
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Unlock the rich tapestry of Tibetan culture through the lens of remarkable Tibetan masters. Join us on a captivating journey into their lives with 'Selected Passages on the Lives of Tibetan Masters.' This course is designed not only to delve into the intricate life stories of two to three influential Tibetan masters but also to provides a unique platform for enhancing your Tibetan reading and writing skills, all while promoting active learning through a dynamic approach.Immerse yourself in selected passages from the life stories of revered Tibetan masters to elevate your Tibetan reading ability and deepen your understanding of Tibetan grammar. 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.
Assessment and permitted materials
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.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This is a course for second year learners of Classical Tibetan
• Regular attendance and participation (25%)
• Weekly learning journal and summary (in Tibetan) (40%)
• Final examination (35%)The evaluation follows the general marking scheme.
• Regular attendance and participation (25%)
• Weekly learning journal and summary (in Tibetan) (40%)
• Final examination (35%)The evaluation follows the general marking scheme.
Examination topics
The passages we have worked on in class and selected readings where needed.
Reading list
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:
• Rheingans, Jim. "Narratology in Buddhist Studies: Dialogues about Meditation in a Tibetan Hagiography." Narrative Pattern and Genre in Hagiographic Life Writing: Comparative Perspectives from Asia to Europe, edited by Stephan Conermann and Jim Rheingans, Berlin: EBV, 2014, pp. 69–112.
• Robinson, James Burnell. "The Lives of Indian Buddhist Saints: Biography, Hagiography and Myth." In Tibetan Literature – Studies in Genre, edited by José Ignacio Cabézon and Roger R. Jackson, Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1996, pp. 57–70.
• Roesler, Ulrike. Frühe Quellen zum buddhistischen Stufenweg in Tibet. Wiesbaden: Reichert Verlag, 2011.
• Roesler, Ulrike. "Operas, Novels, and Religious Instructions: Life-stories of Tibetan Buddhist Masters between Genre Classifications." In Narrative Pattern and Genre in Hagiographic Life Writing: Comparative Perspectives from Asia to Europe, edited by Stephan Conermann and Jim Rheingans, Berlin: EBV, 2014, pp. 69–112.
• Schaeffer, Kurtis R. "Tibetan Biography: Growth and Criticism." In Edition, éditions: l'écrit au Tibet, évolution et devenir, edited by Anne Chayet, Christina Scherrer-Schaub, Francoise Robin, and Jean-Luc Achard, München: Indus Verlag, 2010, pp. 263–306.Dictionaries:
The usage of relevant dictionaries will be introduced in class.
• 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:
• Rheingans, Jim. "Narratology in Buddhist Studies: Dialogues about Meditation in a Tibetan Hagiography." Narrative Pattern and Genre in Hagiographic Life Writing: Comparative Perspectives from Asia to Europe, edited by Stephan Conermann and Jim Rheingans, Berlin: EBV, 2014, pp. 69–112.
• Robinson, James Burnell. "The Lives of Indian Buddhist Saints: Biography, Hagiography and Myth." In Tibetan Literature – Studies in Genre, edited by José Ignacio Cabézon and Roger R. Jackson, Ithaca: Snow Lion, 1996, pp. 57–70.
• Roesler, Ulrike. Frühe Quellen zum buddhistischen Stufenweg in Tibet. Wiesbaden: Reichert Verlag, 2011.
• Roesler, Ulrike. "Operas, Novels, and Religious Instructions: Life-stories of Tibetan Buddhist Masters between Genre Classifications." In Narrative Pattern and Genre in Hagiographic Life Writing: Comparative Perspectives from Asia to Europe, edited by Stephan Conermann and Jim Rheingans, Berlin: EBV, 2014, pp. 69–112.
• Schaeffer, Kurtis R. "Tibetan Biography: Growth and Criticism." In Edition, éditions: l'écrit au Tibet, évolution et devenir, edited by Anne Chayet, Christina Scherrer-Schaub, Francoise Robin, and Jean-Luc Achard, München: Indus Verlag, 2010, pp. 263–306.Dictionaries:
The usage of relevant dictionaries will be introduced in class.
Association in the course directory
BA8b, BA16b
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