Mahamudra and Related Instructions: Core Teachings of the Kagyu Schools

The Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, founded in the 11th century by figures like Marpa and Milarepa, emphasizes Mahamudra, or "Great Seal," and the six dharmas of Naropa. Gampopa systematized these teachings, which aim to cultivate deep insight into the nature of the mind, drawing from earlier Indian traditions.