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Sanskrit Courses Online

sanskrit classes online

These Sanskrit study groups are available to ALL

These courses are hosted by the Oxford School of Philosophy

1. Advanced Sanskrit

Students in this group are roughly GCSE standard, although might not have taken the exam. We are studying texts that come up in the material, some chants and prayers. New members are welcome to join.

    • Sundays 7:30am-8:30am

    If you are interested please email:

    normand@fses.org

    2. Morning Sanskrit Chanting Group

    Students just need to want to chant. To start with they can listen to others chanting and gradually learn the chants. Materials (Devanagari, transliterated and translations) are provided. No obligation to turn up, come when you can.

    • Mondays to Fridays all year round: 7:30am-7:50am

    If you are interested please email: normand@fses.org

    normand@fses.org

    3. Sanskrit Alphabet Group

    Varying ability and lessons are tailored to suit attendees.

    • Term time Thursdays 7:30pm

    If you are interested please email: carolf@fses.org

    carolf@fses.org
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    How our introductory courses work

    A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge and experience. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.

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    The course is practical in the sense that it takes philosophical ideas and shows how they can be of direct use in our everyday lives. The intention is to stimulate enquiry and through this expand the way we look at the world and ourselves.

    Online or by calling 07856 197881.

    If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email with your day of attendance. If you register by any means other than online, you will receive a receipt confirming your registration.

    Yes, we have local venues at Oxford OX1 2BZ and at Waterperry House OX33 1LA. There are also many other local venues in other parts of the UK where you can attend the course face-to-face.

    No, all you need is an open and enquiring mind. The course is intended for everyone, regardless of education, occupation, race, political or religious belief.

    First you need to enrol on a course. The in-person courses are available in Oxford and Waterperry and at many other venues up and down the UK. A local Oxford map can be found on this page.

    If you have any questions simply call us on 07856 197881 or by emailing schoolofphilosophyoxford@gmail.com

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