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The Phenomenology of Religion as Philosophical Anthropology – A Virtual Conference – The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and Campion
8.15am registration, 9.00am Start Hindu Mandir, 34 St Barnabas Road, Leicester LE5 4BD Download leaflet Sponsor form The annual event
The Yogic Body of Haṭhapradīpikā Friends of the Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies presents A talk by Gitte Poulsenof the
New research project We recently launched a new research project at the OCHS: The Phenomenology of Religion as Philosophical Anthropology
Continuing Education: New term starts July 18th You don’t have to wait for long now! A new online term will
How to obey a Guru: Saints and Cheats Friends of the Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies presents A talk by
Śākta Traditions Haṭhapradīpikā Project description Danish title: Haṭhapradīpikā – Haṭhayogaens hovedværk, Forlaget Univers (2018). The first full translation of the
Lecture list Trinity Term 2021 Sunday 25th April – Saturday 19th June 2021 Due to Covid Restriction and in line
OCHS Academic Director creates online Tantra Course OCHS Academic Director, Prof. Gavin Flood, author of The Tantric Body, a standard text
The Portraits of Perfection in the Bhagavad Gita Friends of the Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies presents A talk by
Tantric Elements Embedded in a Purāṇic Context: the Example of the Māhātmyakhaṇḍa of the Tripurārahasya (HT21) For the final lecture
Annual Report 2020 Our annual report for the academic year 2019 – 2020 is now out. You can read it
Leicester Friends Talk 20th March 2021 Making a Good Atman: Yoga as an Art of the Soul Dear Friends,Leicester Friends
A vital, unique effort: Vir Sanghvi on the work of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies “At a time when
Vaiśeṣikasūtra – A Translation Our Research Fellow Dr Ionut Moise has just published a new translation of the Vaiśeṣikasūtra together
Assessing medieval Śākta history in the light of Indian inscriptions Dr Bihani Sarkar 24 February 2021, 2.00-3.00 Abstract: In studies of
New Light on Śāktism and Haṭhayoga Dr James Mallinson10 February 2021, 2.00-3.00 Abstract: This lecture will build upon, and in many
Before they were foxy ladies, they were lady foxes: Yoginīs and Ḍākinīs in Hindu and Buddhist Tantra Prof. David G.
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During Oxford University term time we host lectures and talks both in person and online. We also have a wide selection of recorded lectures and seminars online for you to enjoy at your convenience, including our popular Friends Talks.
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Each Wednesday during term time students, fellows, staff, and friends gather to eat lunch together.
OBS! Wednesday lunches are canceled until further notice.
Each Wednesday during term time students, fellows, staff, and friends gather to eat lunch together.
OBS! Wednesday lunches are canceled until further notice.
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