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What is the essence of Mahamudra (“Great Seal”) meditation and how does it differ from other Buddhist practices?

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How does Mahamudra practice cultivate direct awareness of the nature of mind?

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What preliminary practices (ngöndro) are recommended before beginning Mahamudra?

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How do I establish proper posture, breath, and mental stability for Mahamudra sessions?

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What is the role of shamatha (calm abiding) versus vipashyana (insight) in Mahamudra practice?

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How do I recognize and rest in the mind’s natural clarity without fabricating experiences?

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What techniques help me release distraction, dullness, and agitation during meditation?

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How long and how often should I meditate to develop stable awareness in Mahamudra?

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What is the pointing-out instruction (direct introduction) and why is it crucial in Mahamudra?

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How do I work with subtle mental patterns, emotions, and conceptual thoughts in Mahamudra?

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What signs of progress or milestones indicate deepening realization in Mahamudra?

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How do I integrate Mahamudra awareness into daily life and everyday activities?

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What are common misconceptions or pitfalls when practicing Mahamudra for mind awareness?

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How important is the relationship with a qualified teacher in advancing Mahamudra practice?

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Can Mahamudra be practiced as a secular mindfulness method, or is it inherently Vajrayana?

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How does devotion, guru yoga, or refuge practice support Mahamudra meditation?

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What are the risks of practicing Mahamudra without proper guidance or stability?

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How do advanced Mahamudra practices—like dream yoga or sky gazing—relate to basic mind-awareness techniques?

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How does Mahamudra address the experience of self-cherishing and ego fixation?

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What benefits—psychological, spiritual, and ethical—can emerge from sustained Mahamudra practice?

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