preserving and unveiling the Kaula traditions of india and nepal

Our MISSION

The Centre for Kaula studies is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage of ancient India and Nepal. Our work is focused on the acquisition and transcription of rare manuscripts, as well as the scholarly study of the Kaula traditions, and the unveiling of their significance to contemporary Hinduism. Our ultimate goal is to inspire people to dive deeper into this timeless wisdom.  

Kaula and Tantra manuscripts written in Sanskrit, Śāradā, Grantha, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Newari
Nepali women temple ritual puja
Group of women in traditional Indian attire performing a religious ceremony around a fire, with lit oil lamps and flower decorations.
A traditional Nepali temple made of red brick with intricate wooden carvings, surrounded by offerings and flames for a ritual ceremony.
An ancient temple interior with intricately carved wooden pillars and ceiling, worn red walls, and a central wooden door with small altars and candles in front.

The Centre for Kaula Studies is offered in reverence to our teacher, Dr. Mark Dyczkowski, dedicated to the preservation and transmission of the Kaula traditions.

Dr Mark Dyczkowski playing sitar.

Our work focuses on:

  • The identification, acquisition, and transcription of rare and endangered manuscripts.

  • The critical study of Kaula textual traditions within their historical and philosophical context.

  • Unveiling their significance within contemporary Hinduism.

Rather than adapting these traditions to modern frameworks, our guiding principle is more rigorous: striving to retain the depth, subtlety, and integrity of the tradition, whilst also exploring the contemporary significance.

Kaula and Tantra manuscripts written in Sanskrit, Śāradā, Grantha, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Newari

Through this work we aim to:

  • Restore the Kaula traditions to their rightful place as foundational to Hindu thought and practice.

  • Illuminate their role in the development of Śākta traditions and the worship of the Divine Mother (Mahādevī).

  • Inspire serious students, scholars, and practitioners to engage deeply with this timeless body of knowledge.