An Introduction to Mahamudra Meditation by The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Geshe Lharampa is an important guide to the technique. During the flourishing of the Mahamudra teachings in India in the 8th to 12th centuries there were innumerable people who practiced Mahamudra and who then attained realization through this practice. Literally Mahamudra means ?great seal? or ?great symbol.? It is now used as the culmination of nearly all of the different sects of Tibetan Buddhist schools, where it is regarded as one of the most important teachings.