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Prajna (Sanskrit, "wisdom, consciousness"), in Hinduism, means the competence of atman to realize itself for what it is, and so to abide in this state as in a dreamless sleep.
Pragna, or Prajna (Sans.) A term used to designate the "Universal Mind." A synonym of Mahat.
The first quarter is vaishvanara, whose sphere is the waking state [jagarat, the world], who cognises (prajna) external objects...
4. The second quarter is taijasa, whose sphere is the dream (svapna) state, who cognises (prajna) internal objects...
The person in that state is termed prajna, his individuality being merged in the causal body (karana).
The classical terms for wisdom - the Mahayana Buddhist term prajna, the Indian Vedanta term gnana, and the Greek Christian term gnosis, could all be said to mean "knowing-by-being-one-with.
One of the two central Sutras (Buddhist teachings) of Madhyamaka is the Prajna Paramita, a Sutra whose title is loosely translated as Beyond the beyond, there lies awakening, and whose structure, ...
Katz, Nathan (ed) Buddhist and Western Psychology Boulder: Prajna Press, 1983.
Lederman, Arthur & P. Bjaaland Review of John Blofeld's Wheel of Life in The Eastern Buddhist 6:2, Oct 73, 154-156.
Buddhists believe that developing the mind is the true path to wisdom; this in turn leads to personal freedom. The third main practice associated with Buddhism is Prajna, which concerns itself with discernment, insight, wisdom and enlightenment.
Arya Tara, as an emanation of Prajnaparamita
Review: Rebecca Macy Lesses: Ritual Practices to Gain Power
Bryn Mawr Classical Review 1998.12.02: Hagith Sivan: Ross Shepard Kraemer, When Aseneth Met Joseph.
 See also: Self, Buddhi, Spirit, World, Absolute
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