Alternative spellings of this word include Paramanachitta.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

Paramāṇacitta (परमाणचित्त) refers to “disclosing the four immeasurables”, according to  the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 40.—Accordingly: [...] [Question.—] Sometimes the Buddha says Wheel of the Dharma, sometimes Wheel of Brahmā. [Answer.—] There is no difference between Wheel of Brahmā and Wheel of Dharma. However, according to some, we say Wheel of Brahmā when it discloses the four immeasurables (paramāṇacitta), and Wheel of the Dharma when it teaches the four noble truths. Furthermore, we say Wheel of Brahmā when the path is acquired thanks to the four immeasurables, and Wheel of the Dharma when it is acquired thanks to some other thing.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Paramana, Citta.

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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)

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