Prof. Alexis Sanderson - Readings in the Tantrāloka V

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In these lectures, Professor Sanderson will introduce the opening verses of the Tantrāloka of Abhinavagupta (fl. c. 975-1025), that author’s monumental exposition of the Śaiva Tantras from the standpoint of the Śākta Śaiva tradition known as the Trika and the philosophical non-dualism of the Pratyabhijñā texts.
Alexis Sanderson began his Indological career as a student of Sanskrit at Oxford in 1969, studying the Kashmirian Śaiva literature in Kashmir with the Śaiva Guru Swami Lakshman Joo from 1971 to 1977. He was Associate Professor (University Lecturer) of Sanskrit at Oxford and a Fellow of Wolfson College from 1977 to 1992 and then the Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College from 1992 to 2015. Since then, he has been preparing a critical edition of the Tantrāloka with a translation and commentary. His field is early medieval religion in India and Southeast Asia, focusing on the history of Śaivism, its relations with the state, and its influence on Buddhism and Vaishnavism.

[@easternbarbell2357]

The genius of Professor Alexis Sanderson’s translation and commentary of these verses from the Tantrāloka is beautiful. Lal Sahib (लल् साहिब) Swami Lakshman Joo would be very proud to see what his disciple has become. Oxford’s publishing of these readings on CZcams for all to access is a service to humanity. Thank you.

[@IrinaAntonova]

Excellent series of lectures, just absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much Professor Sanderson and OCHS! Looking forward for the next lectures.
Would it be possible to get digital copies of handouts for personal use?

[@balancemyself]

Good

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