This course explores Tibetan Buddhism through careful readings of selected canonical sources. It examines prominent Buddhist stories as preserved in various versions of the canon and more obscure canonical materials not typically referenced in commentarial literature or modern scholarship. Students will learn about traditional printing practices and the material aspects of book making in Tibet. They will also be introduced to the ritual roles of Tibetan canons and ways in which these books have acted as community members. Readings will be conducted in English, though graduate students with a background in Tibetan will be expected to consult Tibetan source texts.