Amdo, Hbrogpa in China

People Name:	Amdo, Hbrogpa
Country:	China
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	743,000
World Population:	743,000
Primary Language:	Tibetan, Amdo
Primary Religion:	Buddhism
Christian Adherents:	0.05 %
Evangelicals:	0.05 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Tibetan
Affinity Bloc:	Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Hbrogpa is the largest of the four main Amdo languages. Their name is Tibetan for "nomad" or "herder." Most Amdo herd sheep, yaks and goats. Horrendous clashes with the Chinese have resulted in massive loss of life among the Amdo Tibetan groups. The Dalai Lama listed 49,049 deaths from battles within the Amdo regions before 1983, in addition to 121,982 deaths from starvation.

Ministry Obstacles

It is difficult for outsiders to enter the Hbrogpa homeland. The Hbrogpa Amdo are Tibetan Buddhists, blending shamanistic Bon practices with the teachings of Buddha. Christians need to build bridges of trust and friendship with the Amdo. Christians need to show genuine concern for their physical and material needs and survival as a people.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that the Amdo who follow Christ would fellowship together and would grow in love for Christ and for each other. Pray they would be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Pray the Amdo would be increasingly aware of their need for a savior and that there is a savior in Jesus Christ. Pray for their elders to have dreams and visions of Jesus that will prepare them to welcome him.