EARL GU4312

I learned so much! I learned the framework to study religious space, especially tibetan sacred spaces, and general orientation of sacred space, built spaces, social spaces, literature on sacred spaces, and so much more. among all of these fascinating materials, kim knott's theories are really the best materials to study sacred space with, and I'm forever grateful for prof tuttle introducing her theory!

I learned about Tibet and also how sacred spaces are discussed in scholarly contexts.

I learned a lot about traditional and alternate ways to think about built and natural sacred spaces, both within the Tibetan tradition and beyond it. I was surprised about how much we talked about non Tibetan spaces even though all of our primary source readings were of course from the Tibetan tradition. Definitely a course where you learn a lot from your classmates.

I would highly recommend this class for anyone interested in tibetan sacred spaces, tibetan buddhism, theory on sacred spaces, tibetan literature and poetry! the materials are a great companion for new york city's rich sacred spaces, it will make you see spaces in a different lens! Highly recommend!

Would definitely recommend--not the most intense global core for 4 credits, and very enjoyable. Standard assignments: weekly discussion posts on readings, interactive class discussion, midterm and final papers. Professor is kind and flexible. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2022 Course: EARLGU4312_001_2022_3-TIBETANSACREDSPACE(INCOMPARATIVECONT : EARLGU4312_001_2022_3 - TIBETAN SACRED SPACE(IN COMPARATIVE CONT Instructor: Gray Tuttle

Theories of sacred space. How sacred space is shaped. How we talk about sacred space. Different perspectives through primary and secondary sources and Western and Tibetan Buddhist views.

I learned how to view sacred sites from multiple perspectives, and I learned about the various lenses from which to view sacred space (social, religious, spiritual, personal, etc) through a variety of media: text in particular, but also art, image, personal experiences.

One of my favorite classes at Columbia. The readings are essential to your experience of the course. Professor Tuttle alone is worth taking the course.