Friends and Benefactors

Friends and Benefactors of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies comprise an informed community of people united by a concern for Indian culture and its study at the highest level.

They give of their time and money, they lend their reputation to the work of the Centre, and they give freely of their valuable expertise.

Our Friends and Benefactors ensure that the work of the Centre retains a global focus, serving the communities it engages with.

We invite you to join our Friends and Benefactors. Your contribution will directly aid the development and promotion of of academic excellence in Hindu Studies through an unbiased and structured programme of education, research, and publishing.

‘We as a family strongly believe in education. A well-recognised institution like Oxford provides the best environment for world-class research and rigorous scholarship by the most gifted people. Graduates will have the conviction and genuine knowledge to impart to future generations. Unless knowledge is passed on, it is lost forever. The OCHS not only educates the most gifted scholars – it ensures broad access to learning via the Web and the Continuing Education Department.’

Kamlesh Patel, Pharmacist, CED Student

‘Being brought up in a Hindu family, we have always been aware of the broadness of Hinduism. The OCHS Continuing Education classes in Harrow have deepened our understanding of this vast religion. The teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their topic and the Oxford connection ensures that the approach is unbiased.’

Neha Datta,  Investment consultant, CED Student

‘The OCHS is unique in that it studies all traditions of Hinduism, in all periods, and in all parts of the world. The critical scholarly approach to these traditions is a basis for excellent education and informed debate. It gave me the perspectives I needed to launch my career.’

Ravi Gupta, The College of William and Mary, Virginia, USA

‘The OCHS has developed a reputation for academic excellence. Without the Centre we wouldn’t have Hindu Studies at Oxford. Its students do us credit.’

Prof. Richard Gombrich, Emeritus Boden Professor of Sanskrit, Oxford University