prajna
(prājñā — alt: prajñā)
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As (1) prājñā: A state of deep sleep; as (2) prajñā: Wisdom; pure consciousness. |
| Long Description: |
As (1) prājñā: The individual being in the state (avasthā ) of deep sleep wherein the activity of the mind temporarily ceases and an unconscious, but fleeting, union with Brahman occurs; As (2) Prajñā: A Sanskrit term that denotes transcendental wisdom. It is considered one of the most important pillars of Mahāyāna Buddhism, including Zen. |
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Lamp of Non-Dual Knowledge, Cream of Liberation Translated by Swami Sri Ramanananda Saraswathi |
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su?upti |
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