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The [[wisdom]] that [[perceives]] the [[true nature]] of all things. Because [[prajna]] leads to [[enlightenment]], it is regarded as the mother or source of all [[Buddhas]], and obtaining [[prajna]] as the goal of [[Buddhist]] practice. [[Buddhism]] sets forth [[three types of learning]] that practitioners should aim to [[master]]: the observance of ''[[shila]]'' ([[precepts]]), the practice of ''[[dhyana]]'' ([[meditation]]), and the cultivation of ''[[prajna]]''. [[Prajnaparamita|The Wisdom, or Prajna, sutras]], in particular, emphasize the cultivation of [[prajna]], or the [[perfection]] of [[wisdom]]. | The [[wisdom]] that [[perceives]] the [[true nature]] of all things. Because [[prajna]] leads to [[enlightenment]], it is regarded as the mother or source of all [[Buddhas]], and obtaining [[prajna]] as the goal of [[Buddhist]] practice. [[Buddhism]] sets forth [[three types of learning]] that practitioners should aim to [[master]]: the observance of ''[[shila]]'' ([[precepts]]), the practice of ''[[dhyana]]'' ([[meditation]]), and the cultivation of ''[[prajna]]''. [[Prajnaparamita|The Wisdom, or Prajna, sutras]], in particular, emphasize the cultivation of [[prajna]], or the [[perfection]] of [[wisdom]]. | ||
| − | See also [[three types of learning]]. | + | See also; [[Prajñā}} |
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Revision as of 21:51, 29 August 2013
The wisdom that perceives the true nature of all things. Because prajna leads to enlightenment, it is regarded as the mother or source of all Buddhas, and obtaining prajna as the goal of Buddhist practice. Buddhism sets forth three types of learning that practitioners should aim to master: the observance of shila (precepts), the practice of dhyana (meditation), and the cultivation of prajna. The Wisdom, or Prajna, sutras, in particular, emphasize the cultivation of prajna, or the perfection of wisdom.
See also; [[Prajñā}}
See also; three types of learning.
