Introduction to Mahāmudrā (The Great Seal) in the Perspective of Drikung Kagyu and Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism
Sonam Zangpo, Konchok Tsering
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation October 14, 2025 DOI: 10.51244/ijrsi.2025.120800356 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Buddhism |
| Key points | Argues that Mahāmudrā meditation, a practice for understanding the true nature of the mind, shares the same goal across all Tibetan Buddhist traditions despite differing terminology, such as Dzogchen in the Nyingma School. The author traces its development from Buddhism's early spread in Tibet in the 8th century and its particular association with the Kagyu Schools from the 12th century. |
Abstract
Mahāmudrā meditation teaching practices is very spiritual and powerful meditation method. It is profound philosophy to understating the true nature of the mind. It has been exist in Tibetan Buddhism in different terms. As in the case of Nyingma School it is called Dzogchen meditation. It is developed right from the early spread of Buddhism in Tibet in 8th century. On the other side, Mahāmudrā meditation in different Kagyu Schools had started from 12th century. The goal of the Mahāmudrā teaching practices is equal with the results in all Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Moreover, the term is particularly associated with the Kagyu Schools. The research paper will try to present the concept and other characteristics of Mahāmudrā meditation. It is based on both primary and secondary sources.
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