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Luke Gibson
Author and Sanskrit teacher specializing in Buddhist Sanskrit; creator of Reading Sanskrit, a step-by-step textbook using Buddhist texts to teach Sanskrit.
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Nov 20, 2025
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Luke Gibson, "Reading Sanskrit: A Complete Step-By-Step Introduction with Texts from the Buddhist Tradition" (Columbia UP, 2025)
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Luke Gibson, an author and Sanskrit teacher specializing in Buddhist literature, dives into his new textbook that revolutionizes how we learn Sanskrit. He shares insights from his bilingual upbringing and his journey through Buddhist studies. Gibson emphasizes the importance of using Buddhist texts to enrich Sanskrit education, tackling historical ties between Buddhism and the language. He discusses syntax-focused teaching methods, practical examples of common challenges, and how his book supports both self-learners and classrooms, offering engaging resources for mastering Sanskrit.
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