The Prajn͂āpāramitā Sutra describes the perfection of wisdom, prajn͂ā paramita, as “the wings of a bird that can carry you very far.” It is the foundation and the key to the realization of all the paramitas. With this kind of understanding we can practice giving, mindfulness, inclusiveness, diligence, and meditation perfectly. Without prajn͂ā paramita the perfection of the other paramitas is impossible – without wings you cannot go far.