prajna (prājñā — alt: prajñā)

(Language: Sanskrit)

Short Description: 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.

Sources: Lamp of Non-Dual Knowledge, Cream of Liberation Translated by Swami Sri Ramanananda Saraswathi