Teaching related to tantric studies is offered at the University of Hamburg. Classes in the primary languages of tantric texts, namely classical Sanskrit and Tibetan, are regularly taught. Readings in a variety of subjects related to tantric studies are also offered according to demand and availablility: see our full list. Details of each semester’s classes are available at the website of the Asia-Africa Institute’s Department of Indian and Tibetan Studies.
Visiting scholars also give presentations on their research and recent findings in tantric studies (past presentations are listed below). We also plan to convene workshops in connection with various research projects in the near future.
Classes related to Tantric Studies
Presentations by Visiting Scholars
A Sanskrit Manuscript of the Anāvilatantra — Biography
of a ‘Spurious’ Tantric Buddhist Scripture. Mr. Péter-Daniel Szántó, 26 June 2009.
Yoginīmelaka: Encounters with goddesses and women in the early Bhairavatantras.
Shaman Hatley, December 4, 2008.
The Nāda Theory of Language: A Śaiva Perspective on Verbal Communication.
Francesco Sferra, April 30, 2008.
An Adhyardhaśatikā Prajñāpāramitā Manuscript from Tibet.
Tōru Tomabechi, July 11, 2007.
Tāranātha: A ‘Virtual Indian’ in 16th–17th century Tibet.
David Templeman, November 15, 2007.
Workshops
- First International Workshop on Early Tantra. Kathmandu, September 2008.
- Second International Workshop on Early Tantra. To be convened in Pondicherry, July 2009.
- Third International Workshop on Early Tantra. To be convened in Hamburg, 2010.