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Prajna as wise, intuitive knowing?

skullchinskullchin Veteran
edited March 2012 in Buddhism Basics
Brad Warner define "Prajna" as sort of a wise, intuitive knowing. Knowing with you body and mind. The reason I ask is that this is similar to the concept of "wise mind" in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).

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  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited March 2012
    don't you mean that "wise mind", in DBT is rather like Prajna....?

    I mean, logically, what came first?
  • skullchinskullchin Veteran
    My mistake, thanks for the catch Fede :)
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited March 2012
    no, it's fine... people keep telling my mum how like me she is......

    i view that as a compliment, btw..... :D

    my point is, there is much in therapy, and even modern-day physical work-outs that if you seek an origin, find their disciplines rooted firmly in ancient teachings and practices....

    sorry, hit 'save comment'....

    what many people think as great new ways to view/do things has all actually been evident, present and followed already, for centuries.....
  • skullchinskullchin Veteran
    Oh I agree whole heartedly! The creator of DBT (Marsha Linehan) freely admits she has stolen all of DBT ideas (except one, "opposite action") from one of two sources: 1. Other empirically based treatments, 2. Zen.

    The definition of "Wise Mind" is terse and when one is learning it, one must rely on practice and experience rather than intellectual knowledge and/or definition. Still, I find myself fielding many questions about it and was hoping to concept of Prajna would help myself and others.

    That being said, I will always emphasize practice and experience as our main teachers over "book knowledge."
  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    Do you think that any experience is equally conducive to developing prajna? In my opinion studying and meditations create conditions. And moments of positivity gather momentum.
  • skullchinskullchin Veteran
    I don't know if I'd say "equally conducive", but I'd say all experience is good for developing prajna.
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