Prajnaskandha, Prajñāskandha, Prajna-skandha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Prajnaskandha means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraPrajñāskandha (प्रज्ञास्कन्ध) is a type of classification of samyagmārga (“eight right paths”), also known as the Āryāṣṭāṅgamārga, or “eight members of the noble path”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter XXXI. Accordingly, “two, finally, [right view (samyagdṛṣṭi) and right thinking (samyaksaṃkalpa)], make up the class of wisdom (prajñāskandha)”.
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: Prajna, Skandha.
Full-text: Samyag-marga, Shravakasamgha, Aryashtangamarga, Cakshus.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Prajnaskandha, Prajñāskandha, Prajna-skandha, Prajñā-skandha; (plurals include: Prajnaskandhas, Prajñāskandhas, skandhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Recollection of the Buddha (4): The five pure aggregates (anāsrava-skandha) < [Part 2 - The Eight Recollections according to the Abhidharma]
III. Recollection of the community (saṃgānusmṛti) < [Part 2 - The Eight Recollections according to the Abhidharma]
E.7. The Eight Members of the Path (āryāṣṭāṅgamārga) < [Abhidharma auxiliaries (E): Detailed study of the auxiliaries]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter IV(b) - Anugīta-Gāthā < [Volume I]