Prof. Alexis Sanderson - Readings in the Tantrāloka IV

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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.

[@elizadaphne5501]

Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity to listen to Professor Sanderson….I wish he would go on to illuminate all of Abhinavagupta Tantraloka even if it were to take some years 🙏🏼🌸🌼

[@Revolvingsound]

Another amazing lecture by Professor Sanderson, thank you so much OCHS for posting it. It was amazing to hear his thoughts on everything from Macchanda to Bhagadatta and, of course, the lost Kramakeli. I sincerely hope we get to read Professor Sanderson's thoughts and work on the Parātrīśikāvivaraṇa one day! Best wishes, Brian Campbell

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Heartfelt thanks for sharing this video.
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[@sydpf117]

Impresionante la erudición de este hombre.

[@Animesh_Nagar]

Thankyou prof. Sanderson for this marvelous lecture

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Thank you 😊

[@AxViki]

nice

[@harekrishansharma9219]

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[@mangaldipmukherjee9900]

Thank you Very much can Sir Sanderson point out where that verse came " Bhairava i adress you.... Who else can understand... ". Have a Good day.