Which of the following terms refers to a person who is very near total enlightenment and,before crossing over to nirvana,vows to help others strive toward nirvana?
A) bodhisattva
B) dharma
C) dhammapada
D) nirvana

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A bodhisattva is a person in Mahayana Buddhism who is very near total enlightenment and vows to help others strive toward nirvana before crossing over to it themselves. The other options refer to different concepts in Buddhism - dharma refers to the teachings of Buddhism, dhammapada is a Buddhist scripture, and nirvana is a state of enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Person Who