Editing Pāramitā (section)

==== Praṇidhānapāramitā ====
Praṇidhānapāramitā (C. 願波羅 yuan boluomi; T. smon lam gyi pha rol tu phyin pa) is the perfection of the [[Bodhisattva vow|bodhisattva's vow]] or "aspiration". This refers to how bodhisattvas make solemn declarations of their intent to achieve buddhahood for the sake of all sentient beings.<ref name=":1">Buswell, Robert E; Lopez, Donald S. ''The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism'', p. 661-662. Princeton University Press, Nov 24, 2013.</ref> These vows can take the form of an oath, where one commits to achieving a goal, or a prayer, where one dedicates merit toward its realization. The term also appears in the context of ''[[Primal Vow|pūrvapraṇidhāna]]'', meaning "prior vow." This refers to a pledge made in the past, either already fulfilled in the present or destined for fulfillment in the future, typically in relation to the aspiration for buddhahood.<ref name=":1" />