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142256 UE Foundational Philosophical Views in Tibetan Buddhism (2025S)
The Dgongs gcig (Single Intention) of 'Jig rten gsum mgon (1143-1217)
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 Sa 01.02.2025 08:00 to Fr 28.02.2025 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 31.03.2025 23:59
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max. 25 participants
Language: English
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Three Wheels of Dharma (Dharma-chakra Pravartana) as taught by Jigten Sumgön (1143–1217 CE), the founder of the Drikung Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. The focus will be on the relevant chapter from the Dgongs Gcig (Single Intention), a compilation of Jigten Sumgön’s profound public and private teachings. To deepen understanding of the root verses in this chapter, we will study the commentary Dam chos dgongs pa gcig pa’i gsal byed (Illuminator of the Sublime Dharma of Single Intention) by the 4th Shamarpa, Chökyi Dagpa (1453–1524). Written in a relatively straightforward style, this text is accessible to those with basic knowledge of Classical Tibetan. The course will also provide a general introduction to the topics covered in the readings, along with explanations of technical philosophical terminology as needed.
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral performance 50%
Written performance 50 %
The participants prepare the translation of a text passage for each unit, which is then reviewed and discussed together.
Written performance 50 %
The participants prepare the translation of a text passage for each unit, which is then reviewed and discussed together.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The minimum requirement is 2 semesters of classical Tibetan
The evaluation is based on active and regular participation (50%), homework assignments (20%), and the completion of a short translation (30%).
The evaluation is based on active and regular participation (50%), homework assignments (20%), and the completion of a short translation (30%).
Examination topics
Excerpts from the following work:
Shamarpa, Chökyi Dagpa's Dam chos dgongs pa gcig pa’i gsal byed (Illuminator of the Sublime Dharma of Single Intention).
Shamarpa, Chökyi Dagpa's Dam chos dgongs pa gcig pa’i gsal byed (Illuminator of the Sublime Dharma of Single Intention).
Reading list
ʼBri gung chung tshang 01 chos kyi grags pa, 1995. "dGongs gcig ʼgrel pa nyi maʼi snang ba." Drikung Kagyu Meditation Center, USA. BDRC MW1KG4771Zhwa dmar bzhi pa, 2021–2022 “Dam chos dgongs pa gcig paʼi gsal byed ces bya ba zhwa dmar bzhi paʼi gsung.” In: ʼBri lugs bang mdzod skor lnga, vol. 128, Khrin tu dar rgyas par ʼdebs las gnyer ʼgan ʼkhri tshad yod spyi gnyer khang. BDRC MW3KG218_O3KG218_NHBTFZ. (http://purl.bdrc.io/resource/MW3KG218_O3KG218_NHBTFZ)Rigzin Chokyi Dragspa, "Gongchig, the Single Intent, the Sacred Dharma." (With commentary entitled "The Lamp Dispelling the Darkness") Distributed by Otter Verlag, Munich. ISBN: 978-3-933529-28-2Rigzin Chokyi Dragspa, "Gongchig, Das einzige Ansinnen, der wahrhafte Dharma." (Mit dem Kommentar "Die Lampe, die die Dunkelheit beseitigt")
Vertrieb: Otter Verlag, München. ISBN: 978-3-933529-27-5Jan-Ulrich Sobisch, 2020. "The Buddha's Single Intention." Wisdom Publication, ISBN 978-1-61429-639-3, ebook ISBN 978-1-61429640-9Querl, Katrin, 2022. "An Early Tibetan Perspective on the Hermeneutical Scheme of the Three Wheels of Dharma: The Case of ’Jig-rten gsum-mgon and the Early Exponents of the dGongs gcig.” (Doctorate Thesis, Universität Wien)
Vertrieb: Otter Verlag, München. ISBN: 978-3-933529-27-5Jan-Ulrich Sobisch, 2020. "The Buddha's Single Intention." Wisdom Publication, ISBN 978-1-61429-639-3, ebook ISBN 978-1-61429640-9Querl, Katrin, 2022. "An Early Tibetan Perspective on the Hermeneutical Scheme of the Three Wheels of Dharma: The Case of ’Jig-rten gsum-mgon and the Early Exponents of the dGongs gcig.” (Doctorate Thesis, Universität Wien)
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MATB3b UE 2
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