Dharmadhara Studien- und Praxisprogramm

The Gelug School and the Dalai Lamas;
#5 of the Seminar Series: The Historical Development of Tibetan Buddhism

Philipp Quarcoo

Module: FL 1 Profound Preliminaries
Credits: 2 CP for individual sessions, 25 CP for the entire seminar series

When: Thu. 12.03.2026, 7:00–8:30 PM
Where: online via Zoom
Languages: German
Fees: €150 (€120 reduced) for the entire event series / €15 (€12 reduced) for individual lecture

Seminar Series
The history of Tibet is inseparably connected with the establishment and promotion of Buddhism. In this exciting seminar series, we will examine the historical development of Tibetan Buddhism more closely over the course of ten evenings (Thursdays 12.02.2026–16.04.2026). Our speakers, all Tibetologists and distinguished experts in the field of Tibetan Buddhism, will take you on a fascinating journey, starting from the introduction of Buddhism during the time of the great Tibetan kingdom (7th–9th centuries) and the famous debate of Samyé, through the formation of the different schools to contemporary developments.

Schedule
7:00 PM Presentation by instructor
8:00 PM Plenary discussion
8:30 PM End

Topics and Dates:

February 12, 2026
The Introduction of Buddhism to Tibet – First Contacts and Early Spread
Dr. Katrin Querl

February 19, 2026
The Later Spread of Buddhism and the Formation of the Schools
Dr. Katrin Querl

February 26, 2026
The Nyingma School
Dr. Dylan Esler

March 5, 2026
The Sakya School
Prof. Dr. Jörg Heimbel

March 12, 2026
The Gelug School and the Dalai Lamas
Philipp Quarcoo

March 19, 2026
Indian or Chinese Buddhism – The Debate of Samyé
Dr. Jan-Ulrich Sobisch

March 26, 2026
The Kagyü Schools
Claude Jürgens

April 2, 2026
The Drikung Kagyü School
Sonam Spitz

April 9, 2026
The Rime Movement
Jamie Gordon Creek

April 16, 2026
Monastery Culture in Tibet
Dr. Katrin Querl