ultimately the state of understanding emptiness (śūnyatā). Religious studies scholar Dale S. Wright points to the Heart Sutra which states that those who want "to practice the profound perfection of wisdom (prajñā) should view things in this way [as empty]". Wright states this view is not wisdom, but having the view will make you wise. According to Williams, Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition also has another understanding of prajñā, that is a meditative absorption or state of consciousness that results from analysis and leads to the ultimate truth. See also Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path Sacca (truth) Adhiṭṭhāna (resolute determination) Dāna (generosity) Passaddhi (tranquillity) Nekkhamma (renunciation) Upekkhā (equanimity) Khanti (patience) Metta (loving-kindness) Vīrya (diligence) Bodhipakkhiya dhamma (Qualities conducive to Enlightenment) Kenshō Five wisdoms Four ways of knowing References Sources Published sources Web-sources External links What is Prajna? Nondualism Wisdom Sanskrit words and phrases Wholesome factors in Buddhism