mahamudra

Thus, the term mahamudra implies that for gaining either liberation or enlightenment through the shravaka, pratyekabuddha, or bodhisattva paths, there is no method other than one based on nonconceptual cognition of voidness.

A Commentary on A Root Text for Gelug-Kagyu Mahamudra the First Panchen Lama Lozang-chokyi-gyeltsen 2006

According to another hidden etymology of the term mahamudra, “mudra” means absolute necessity or prerequisite, something without which there is no reaching of an endpoint.

A Commentary on A Root Text for Gelug-Kagyu Mahamudra the First Panchen Lama Lozang-chokyi-gyeltsen 2006

This is one explanation for the term mahamudra; there are others.

Mahamudra and the Four Noble Truths ��� 1 The Four Noble Truths in Terms of Mental Activity 2003

The pathway mind of the great seal, mahamudra, which is (this) indivisible unified pair, is the resultant Vajrayana vehicle of mind of secret mantra.

A Precious Garland for the Four Themes (of Gampopa) Klong-chen Rab-'byams-pa Dri-med 'od-zer 2007

Both come with our realization of the unified pair of basis mahamudra, which is naturally free or purified of these interpolations.

Commentary on An Aspiration Prayer for the Definitive Meaning of Mahamudra ��� 2 Eliminating Confusion about the Practice of the Path Beru Khyentse Rinpoche 2006

First we listen to or read an explanation of this basis level mahamudra, which is the devoid nature of all things, and gain an understanding of it based on listening.

The Gelug-Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra ��� Session One 1997

If we wish to engage in a separate, intensive practice of mahamudra, that is, of course, very excellent.

The Gelug-Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra ��� Session Ten 1997

This tradition, then, ascribes the name "mahamudra" to such greatly blissful deep awareness.

The Gelug-Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra ��� Session Five 1997

For many of us, just hearing this word, "mahamudra," causes our ears to perk up.

The Gelug-Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra ��� Session One 1997

In short, what does "mahamudra" mean in this context?

The Gelug-Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra ��� Session Four 1997