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What is another name for priests in Buddhism?
A
lamas
B
monks
C
pastors
D
rabbis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A bhikkhu (Pali: , Sanskrit: , bhikṣu) is an ordained male in Buddhist monasticism. Male and female monastics ("nun", bhikkhunī, Sanskrit bhikṣuṇī) are members of the Sangha (Buddhist community).

Detailed explanation-2: -◊ Geshe/Lama (Tibetan) ◊ Sensei (Japanese schools of practice generally), Roshi (Japanese Zen Buddhism), Ajari (Japanese Shingon Buddhism) ◊ Minister (Won leaders) ◊ Reverend (used by many reform movements as both noun and adjective to designate ordained leader)

Detailed explanation-3: -Dōshō, (born 629, Kawachi province, Japan-died 700, Japan), Japanese priest who helped introduce Buddhism into his country. Dōshō served as a temple priest at Gangō Temple, one of the great temples at Nara, until he left for China about 653.

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