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Indian yogi and philosopher
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Biography
Maitrīpāda (ca 1007-1085, also known as Maitrīgupta, Advayavajra, and, to Tibetans, Maitrīpa), was a prominent Indian Buddhist Mahasiddha associated with the Mahāmudrā transmission. His main teacher was Shavaripa. His most famous student was Marpa.
He is the namesake of Maitripa College.