prajna

[ pruhj-nyah, -nuh ]

noun

, Buddhism, Hinduism.

1. pure and unqualified knowledge.

prajna

/ -njɑː; ˈprʊdʒnə /

noun

1. wisdom or understanding considered as the goal of Buddhist contemplation

Word History and Origins

Origin of prajna¹

From the Sanskrit word prajñā

Word History and Origins

Origin of prajna¹

from Sanskrit prajñā, from prajānāti he knows

Example Sentences

Students of the mahayana present offerings to the Prajna-paramita, to Manjusri, and to Kwan-she-yin.

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