(From Pray4SouthAsia.com, pray4southasia.com) In 1950, the Chinese Communist Party invaded Tibet, ending its independence. After an unsuccessful revolt in 1959, the Dalai Lama, his family, and other officials fled to India, forming a government-in-exile in Dharamshala (North India). Thousands later followed him. About 100, 000 Tibetans now live in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. They struggle with citizenship issues, limited jobs, and restrictions on movement, among other challenges. Some have migrated to the West seeking stability, and a few have found faith in Christ. In Nepal, less than 0.1% are Christian. In India, some agencies estimate the number to be higher…between 0.1% and 2%.
*Pray for openness to the gospel among Tibetans in South Asia.
*Pray for Indian Christians to reach out to their Tibetan neighbors.
*Pray for the small community of Tibetan believers to persevere in their faith.
*Pray for new disciples of. Jesus and for house churches to grow among South Asian Tibetans.
While Tibetan Buddhism is a distinctly different form other forms of Buddhism, you can learn more about the basics of this ancient religion by clicking HERE