Mahamudra is the principle meditation practice of the Kagyu lineage. Briefly, it involves looking directly into the mind to understand the true nature of reality. Mahamudra meditation is also particularly appropriate for modern students because this meditation does not require taking monastic ordination or doing extensive retreats. This form of meditation has come down to us from the Mahasiddhas of India who were carpenters, university professors, kings, fisherman, and common labourers. They practiced this meditation while having families and engaging in their daily work and were able to reach enlightenment with this meditation.