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Central Tibetan in China
ti-BEH-ten
Nomadic tribes roamed Tibet as early as the second century before Christ. The clans of Tibet were united around the year 600, and the ancient Tibetan Bon religion (a mixture of magic, divination, demon worship and sacrifices) was blended with Buddhist teachings. Tibetan Buddhism is the life-blood of the Tibetan people. The patron saint of Tibet is Chenrezig, whose image has up to 11 heads and as many as 1,000 arms.
Ministry Obstacles
Tibet has long been one of the greatest challenges for Christianity. There are no breakthroughs that are strong enough to bring many Tibetan peoples to the throne of grace.
Scripture Focus
"Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods, because in this affair they dealt arrogantly with the people." Exodus 18:11
Scripture Prayer
Pray that non-believers among this people group will be convinced to follow the Lord because of His miracles.
Prayer Focus
Pray for workers needed to sow God's word into Tibetan families, healing and strengthening households with God's blessings. There are one or two small Tibetan fellowships in Lhasa. Pray for these believers to grow and become mature disciples of Christ, and to pray persistently for their Tibetan friends. Pray for Tibetan Buddhists to increasingly hunger to know a personal God; one who loves them and who has sent his son to die for their sin. Pray these Buddhists would feel the reality of sin and seek the only savior.
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| People Name: |
Central Tibetan |
| Pronunciation: |
ti-BEH-ten |
| Country: |
China |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
939,000 |
| World Population: |
1,126,900 |
| Primary Language: |
Tibetan, Central |
| Primary Religion: |
Buddhism |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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