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Pratyekayana is one of the three yanas known to Mahayana Buddhism. It translates literally as the solitary vehicle.

A Solitary Buddha ( Pratyeka-Buddha) is an indidividual who achieves liberation, but does not teach other beings. Pratyeka-Buddhas do not depend upon the teachings of others, but achieve Nirvana through personal self-discovery alone. Pratyekabuddhas are not interested in turning the wheel of Dharma for the first time.

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