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

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  • Dr. Sonam Zangpo

    (Sr. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Indo-Tibetan Studies, Bhasha-Bhavana Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan)

  • Konchok Tsering

    (PhD Scholar & UT-Ladakh Govt. Teacher Dept. of Indo-Tibetan Studies, Visva-Bharati)

Abstract

MahÄ mudrÄ 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, MahÄ mudrÄ meditation in different Kagyu Schools had started from 12th century. The goal of the MahÄ mudrÄ 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 MahÄ mudrÄ meditation. It is based on both primary and secondary sources.

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  • Dr. Sonam Zangpo & Konchok Tsering, 2025. "Introduction to MahÄ mudrÄ (The Great Seal) in the Perspective of Drikung Kagyu and Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(13), pages 3985-3990, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:13:p:3985-3990
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