Saintly beings who qualify for Buddhahood but vow to help others attain it first are called __________.
A)buddhas
B)chakras
C)kami
D)bodhisattvas

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Bodhisattvas are beings who have attained enlightenment but choose to delay their entry into Nirvana (the ultimate goal in Buddhism) in order to help others attain it first. They are considered to be saintly beings who have qualified for Buddhahood but vow to guide and assist others in their journey towards enlightenment.

Saintly Beings Who Qualify for Buddhahood but Vow to Help