(From Pray For South Asia, pray4southasia.org) – According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha was born in Lumbini in the southern plains of Nepal in 632 B.C. Understandably, it is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the world. Throughout Lumbini there are temples, monasteries and stupas (a domed hemispherical structure in Buddhism that contains sacred relics, including images, statues, and the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns; worshippers take pilgrimages there and meditate). Stupas are built in Buddhist communities. Interestingly, Lumbini province also has a considerable Christian presence (over 84,600 in November, 2022).
- Pray for Buddhist pilgrims to Lumbini to realize that there is something missing in their faith.
- Pray that they would meet with Christ-followers from Lumbini who will also introduce them to Christ.
For a look at one area of the world that is predominately Buddhist, here is a look at the nation of Myanmar (formerly called Burma).