The Mahāmudrā (Chagchen in Tibetan), which one also indicates under the term " Large sceau" or " Large symbole" , is a Sanskrit term which indicates the ultimate nature of the spirit as well as the whole of the practices and lesson leading to the realization of this ultimate nature.

In Buddhism Tibetan these methods are mainly practiced by the line Kagyüpa.

Mahāmudrā was initially developed in India before being introduced in Tibet by Marpa.

The principal Masters of India having transmitted Mahāmudrā are: Saraha, Savaripa, Tilopa, Nāropa and Maitripa.

In Tibet, after its introduction by Marpa, the principal Masters Tibetans having transmitted Mahāmudrā are: Milarepa, Gampopa. These Masters being at the origin of the line Kagyüpa, Mahāmudrā mainly is thus taught today in this tradition.

See too

• Kagyüpa
• Mahāsiddha
• Six yogas of Nāropa
• Vajrayāna

External bond

• Comment on Mahamudra-Upadesha of Worthy Khenchen Thrangou Rinpoché
• Mahamudra-Upadesha
• Dzogchen and Mahamudra