General term for profound wisdom or spiritual insight; often used in Buddhist or philosophical contexts.
His words convey a deep wisdom.
prajñā; wisdom (Buddhist)
Specifically refers to prajñā, the wisdom that discerns the true nature of reality, one of the three divisions of the Noble Eightfold Path.
See also: 三学
As one of the three trainings, prajñā means right understanding.
般若 is the transliterated Sanskrit term for prajñā wisdom, used more technically in sutra contexts than the broader 恵.
悟り refers to the state of spiritual enlightenment or awakening itself, whereas 恵 refers to the wisdom or insight that enables it.
Standard kanji for wisdom/enlightenment; also used in names.
Alternate kanji with similar meaning; less common than 恵.
The kanji 恵 and 慧 both carry meanings of wisdom and blessing. The reading え is the on'yomi. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.