Alexis Sanderson
Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and a leading scholar of Tantric Shaivism whose decades of manuscript research and publications have reshaped modern understanding of tantric traditions.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 2h 15min
A Life of Learning with Alexis Sanderson
Alexis Sanderson, Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College and a leading scholar of Tantric Shaivism, reflects on a lifetime devoted to manuscript research and Sanskrit. He recounts studying with Swami Lakshmanjoo, discovering key tantric scriptures in Nepal, and tracing Trika and Kaula histories. Conversations cover learning many scripts, mapping tantric traditions, and major projects like a critical Tantrāloka edition.
