Accumulation of wisdom
accumulation of Wisdom: Sanskrit: jñãnasambhãra; Tibetan: yeshe shok. Development of Knowledge of the nature of the Emptiness of all things; obtained by contemplating the profound Truth of Emptiness. One of the "two accumulations," the other being the Accumulation of merit.
Sanskrit: punysambhãra; Tibetan: sonam shok. Accomplishment of virtuous activities accompanied by correct motivation, which is a "reserve of energy" for spiritual evolution. This accumulation is done by very varied means: gifts, offerings, recitation of mantras and prayers, visualizations of divinities, constructions of temples or stupas, prostrations, circumambulations, appreciation of the accomplishments of others, etc. One of the "two accumulations," necessary for enlightenment, the other being the accumulation of wisdom.
