This course provides an introduction to Foundational Śaiva Philosophy through an examination of two key texts. From the Southern School of Śaivism, Āchārya Sthaneshwar examines Śivajñānabodha (13th Century) by Meykaṇḍadeva. According to tradition this book is held to be an extract from Raurava Āgama. It distills the essence of the teachings of Śaiva Siddhānta concerning the Lord (Pati), the individual self (Paśu), the Bondage (Pāśa) - and the means of liberation including the ways of knowledge, yoga, ritual and service. From the Northern School of Śaivism, Āchārya Sthaneshwar examines Śivasūtra (9th Century) by Vasugupta. According to tradition these verses were first revealed by Śiva to Vasugupta in a dream. He was then was led to discover them inscribed on a rock on Mahādeva Mountain. This book constitutes the foundation of the philosophical tradition of Kashmir Śaivism. This self-paced course contains 15 video lectures and 15 Q&A Sessions. 1. Introduction to Saiva Philosophy Part 1: Śivajñānabodha: 2. Pati (v. 1) 3. Paśu (v. 2-4) 4. Pāśa (v. 5-8) 5. Mukti (v. 9-12) Part 2: Śivasūtra 6-8. Śāmbhavopāya 9-10. Śāktopāya 11-15. Āṇavopāya