Developments in Early Tantric Ritual
The sixth and ninth centuries marked a time of great creativity for Indian ritual development. In this course we will discuss a selection of translated and secondary sources on this crucial period. Though Buddhist ritual will be our primary focus, we will also consider parallel developments in the Brahmanical world, as well as influences from wider pan-Indian factors such as shifts in patronage, the rise of image worship, pilgrimage practices, and so forth.