Samprajnana, Saṃprajñāna, Samprajñāna: 1 definition
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Samprajnana 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.
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Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraSaṃprajñāna (संप्रज्ञान, “clear seeing”) refers to one of the “five dharma practices” (pañcāṅga) for obtaining the first dhyāna according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XXVIII). Accordingly, “Saṃprajñāna is a clear seeing, appreciating and considering the happiness of kāmadhātu and the happiness of the first dhyāna, their importance and their respective benefits”.
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.
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Full-text: Asamprajnana, Pancanga, Nivarana.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
4. Third dhyāna < [Part 3 - Definition of the various dhyānas and samāpattis]
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Abhidharmakośa (by Leo M. Pruden)