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Meaning of "prajna" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRAJNA

From Sanskrit prajñā, from prajānāti he knows.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PRAJNA

prajna  [ˈprʊdʒnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRAJNA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Prajna is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRAJNA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

prajna

Wisdom in Buddhism

Prajñā or paññā in Buddhism is wisdom, understanding, discernment, insight, or cognitive acuity. It is one of three divisions of the Noble Eightfold Path. Such wisdom is understood to exist in the universal flux of being and can be intuitively experienced through meditation. In some sects of Buddhism, it is especially the wisdom that is based on the direct realization of such things as the four noble truths, impermanence, interdependent origination, non-self and emptiness. Prajñā is the wisdom that is able to extinguish afflictions and bring about enlightenment.

Definition of prajna in the English dictionary

The definition of prajna in the dictionary is wisdom or understanding considered as the goal of Buddhist contemplation.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRAJNA

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praise
praiseach
praiseful
praiseless
praiser
praiseworthily
praiseworthiness
praiseworthy
praisingly
Prakrit
Prakritic
praline
pralltriller
pram
pram face
prana
pranayama
prance
prancer

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRAJNA

ana
anna
arena
Argentina
Arizona
Barcelona
Carolina
china
Dana
Diana
Donna
Ghana
gonna
Helena
Indiana
Latina
Luna
marina
Montana
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Synonyms and antonyms of prajna in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «prajna» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRAJNA

Find out the translation of prajna to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prajna from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prajna» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

般若
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prajna
570 millions of speakers

English

prajna
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रज्ञा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

برجنا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

праджня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prajna
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

prajna
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prajna
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prajna
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

prajna
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

般若
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prajna
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

prajna
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ப்ரஜ்ஞா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रज्ञा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

prajna
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prajna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prajna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

праджня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Prajna
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Πράτζνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Prajna
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Prajna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prajna
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of prajna

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRAJNA»

The term «prajna» is normally little used and occupies the 114.934 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRAJNA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «prajna» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «prajna» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prajna

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRAJNA»

Discover the use of prajna in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prajna and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Prajñā-pāramitā-ratna-guna-Samcaya-gāthā: Sanskrit Recension A
Dr Yuyama investigates Sanskrit Recension A of the Prajñā-pāramitā-ratna-guna-samcaya-gāthā, a notable example of Buddhist Sanskrit literature at its earliest stage.
Akira Yuyama, 2010
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The Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra: A General Explanation
Also titled the Diamond Sutra, this popular text and its commentary by Master Hua discuss the perfection of wisdom as it applies to practice of the Bodhisattva Way.
‎2003
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Linguistic Approach to Buddhist Thought
This model form (akara) represents the mental disposition, in which prajna and jnana come into unity. In other words, prajha denotes the essential nature of akara and the basis of jnana. The AK. states that "the essence of akara is prajna.
Genjun Sasaki, 1986
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The Japanese Mind: Essentials of Japanese Philosophy and Culture
Tokusho said, "You tell me what prajna sees." Monk: "How is it that one's not seeing prajna binds one?" Tokusho: "You tell me if there is anything prajna does not see." He then continued, "If a man sees prajna, it is not prajna; if he does not see ...
Charles Alexander Moore, 1967
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Mysticism: Christian and Buddhist
Prajna-intuition comes out of itself and returns to itself. The self or ego that has been constantly eluding our rationalised scrutiny is at last caught when it comes under prajna-intuition which is no other than the self. Buddhists generally talk ...
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, 2002
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A History of Indian Literature: Buddhist literature and ...
At any rate, a considerable number of Prajna-Paramita texts of all lengths were already in existence in India, and their number increased even more in China and Tibet. Hsuan-Tsang translated 12 different Prajna-Paramita-Sutras in his ...
Moriz Winternitz, 1993
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Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating ...
Prajna. PRAJNA. IS THE WISDOM that cuts through the immense suffering that comes from seeking to protect our own territory. Prajna makes it impossible for us to use our actions as ways of becoming secure. Prajna turns all actions into gold.
Pema Chödrön, Emily Hilburn Sell, 2008
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A Western Approach to Zen
10. A. Note. on. Prajna,,. Dhyana. and. Samadhi. An understanding of these terms and the relationship between them is essential in one's study of Mahayana and especially Zen Buddhism. From Dr Suzuki's writings and lectures I therefore  ...
Christmas Humphreys, 1971
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Buddhism: The Illustrated Guide
And if there is future rebirth, there is no realization of nirvana. Buddhist philosophers and saints have stated that practicing meditation and developing prajna overcome this problem. In the lower rungs on the path to nirvana, meditation serves ...
Kevin Trainor, 2004
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The Spectrum of Consciousness
The distinction between vij- nana and prajna is "real", however, as long as we take the Primary Dualism as "real." For practical purposes, however, about the only way to see through the Primary Dualism is to suspend thought, whereupon it  ...
Ken Wilber, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRAJNA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prajna is used in the context of the following news items.
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MCT Chargers blast Pittsburg Miners by 119 runs
Pittsburg Miners: 107 for 10 in 31.2 overs (M Patel 17, Pratik Patel 10, Prajna Pati 40, 2x4s, 2x6s, Muthu Shanmugham 14, Mohsin Kapadia 4 ... «Punjab News Express, Jul 15»
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Faith Briefs
The Heart Sutra and Prajna Paramita Teachings, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 25; Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave; all-day retreat ... «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jul 15»
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WORDS OF FAITH: God is everything
A major text we used was the Prajna Paramita or “Perfect Wisdom” Sutra. This is thought, in the Mahayana (Great Vehicle) school, ... «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
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July 4 winners: Chamber announces best child and best pet …
Dog: “Prajna” with handler Michael DiLillo with K9s for a Cause and Boy Scout Troup #67, Aiden, Andrew, Armani, Jon and Ryan. The dog also ... «Chaffee County Times, Jul 15»
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Illegally adopted girl sent to fit centre for counselling
MANGALURU: The Child Welfare Committee, Mangaluru, has directed the fit centre, Prajna Welfare Centre, to take care of an 11 year old girl, ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Dakshina Kannada dist set to be declared child-labour free on Oct 2
Prajna Counselling Centre Director Hilda Rayappan said efforts have been made to declare child-labour free district in the last 15 years. «SahilOnline, Jul 15»
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Dogen and My Journey to Oneness with a Flower
There isn't me realizing how it's all one, luminous, precious reality (at least, not until later) – in the moment of prajna, or enlightenment, we all ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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The launch soireé of the India Luxury Style Week at Mövenpick …
Also spotted at the party were actresses Prajna and Priyanka Upendra along with the city's society regulars. Article continues. Stay updated on ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Bengaluru Today: July 13
Sri Krishna Prajna Pratishtana: 134th Aradhana festival of Vidhyadeesha ... Adiga, Deputy Director of Poorna Prajna Samshodhana Kendra, ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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An 'eggs-otic' affair
You can also cut roundels of a burger bun with a cutter. Gaurav Glana Continental Chef, Glen's Bakehouse (As told to Prajna GR) ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Prajna [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/prajna>. May 2024 ».
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