Maitripada
Maitrīpāda (ca 1007-1085, also known as Maitrīgupta, Advayavajra, and, to Tibetans, Maitrīpa), was a prominent Indian Buddhist siddha who was one of the progenitors of the Mahāmudrā tradition later associated most strongly with the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu tradition.[1] His most famous student was Marpa.
He is the namesake of Maitripa College.
See also
References
- "The Life of the Siddha-Philosopher Maitrīgupta" by Mark Tatz Journal of the American Oriental Society Vol. 107, No. 4, Oct. - Dec. pgs 695-711
Notes
- ^ "Madhyama-Satka by Maitrgupta" by Dr. Mark Tatz, Bulletin of Tibetology, 1988 Volume 24, Number 3 pgs 13-17
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Maitripada |
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1007 |
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1085 |
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