Virupa was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master and one of ancient India's 84 Mahasiddhas, or great accomplished masters. He is well-known for his unconventional approach to spiritual practice as well as his ability to perform miraculous feats.According to legend, Virupa was a royal minister who was expelled from the court for violating his celibacy vows. As a wandering ascetic, he met a number of spiritual teachers, including Mahakala and Vajrayogini, who taught him the secrets of Tantric practice.Virupa's teachings emphasized direct realization of truth through meditation, as well as the use of unconventional methods to elicit spiritual insights in his students. He is said to have performed numerous miracles, including the transformation of water into wine and the ability to walk on water.Virupa is also associated with the Tibetan Buddhist deity Chakrasamvara, from whom he is said to have received teachings on this practice. He is regarded as a pivotal figure in the history of Tantric Buddhism and in the Indian Buddhist tradition.