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Introduction to Mahāmudrā (The Great Seal) in the Perspective of Drikung Kagyu and Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism

byDr. Sonam Zangpo; Konchok Tsering

Published October 14, 2025  •  Vol. 12, Issue 9, pp. 3985–3990Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800356

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.

Keywords: Mahāmudrā, Drikung Kagyu, Tibetan Buddhism, Gelug School

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
ISSN2321-2705
Volume / IssueVolume 12, Issue 9
Pages3985–3990
Publication dateOctober 14, 2025
DOI10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800356
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Dr. Sonam Zangpo, & Konchok Tsering (2025). Introduction to Mahāmudrā (The Great Seal) in the Perspective of Drikung Kagyu and Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(9), 3985-3990. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800356

BibTeX

@article{Dr2025,
  title   = {Introduction to Mahāmudrā (The Great Seal) in the Perspective of Drikung Kagyu and Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism},
  author  = {Dr. Sonam Zangpo and Konchok Tsering},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
  volume  = {12},
  number  = {9},
  pages   = {3985--3990},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800356},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}