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Amdo Fast Facts
Amdo Tibetan in China:  1,053,000
Sub-group names
Hbrogpa, Rongba, Rongmahbrogpa, Rthau (4 different dialects)
Christian adherent
 .010 %
Unevangelized 82%
Religion
100 % Lamaist (Tibetan) Buddhism
LanguageAmbo
Primary development concern Health care, fairness in access to land and jobs
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Amdo Overview
Behind the vibrancy of Tibetan Buddhism’s multi-colored prayer flags and colorful robes is an oppressive religion with elements of the occult.  Born of a long process of cultural collisions, Tibetan Buddhism combines aspects of northern Indian Buddhism    with the traditional Tibetan pantheon of spirits.  The result is a religion of merit-seeking and fear.  Tibetans Buddhists believe that In an attempt to escape the endless cycle of rebirth, they must perform endless rituals, say countless prayers, and depend on the fickle favor of  demonic spirits.  Such is the world of the Amdo of China, a people group that is almost 100% Tibetan Buddhist.  God’s promise in Isaiah 9:2, however, holds out great hope for the Amdo.  The light of Christ is beginning to dawn as Amdo people are gradually choosing Jesus and forming little home fellowships. Amdo believers are being discipled and are sharing the Word with others. “The light shines in the darkness, the darkness will not overcome it” (John 1:5).

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Tibetan Buddhism

Christianity

Belief in many spirits, gods, buddhas

Belief in one, true, personal, eternal  God

Many ways to salvation

One way to salvation through Jesus Christ

Use of magic, spells, etc

Never use magic/ spells

Reality is like an illusion

Reality is based on self-existent God

Belief in karma as a nearly endless cycle

Belief in bodily resurrection after death


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Main Temple at Nangzhig Monastery, Amdo Tibet
 
While a Bible translation is available for the Tibetan language (Old Testament 1948, New Testament 1968) it is written in "Old Version" and does not reflect the modern language.
Amdo Ministry & Development Concerns
TibetanBibleExcerpt_tn.jpgMinistry
  • Number of agencies:  15
  • Number of churches:  several
  • Whole Bible:  1948  (assuming that the Amdo read Tibetan)
  • New Testament:  portions
  • Jesus film: yes
  • Christian Radio Broadcast:  yes
  • Christian Audio Recordings:  yes




  Excerpt from Genesis Chapter 1
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Development


 Amdo
 United States
Infant Mortality
 88/1,000
 7/1,000
Literacy
 40%
 97%
Life Expectancy
 67 years
 77 years
 
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Prayer Needs
 
Pray that God will be glorified as his Spirit moves among the Tibetan people.

Pray that God will send people to minister among Tibetans and that the church will support them with prayer and resources.

Pray that the strongholds of Tibetan Buddhism will be broken and that people will turn from false gods and acknowledge the one true God.

Pray for the handful of Tibetan believers. They need strength to follow the Lord faithfully in a Tibetan Buddhist and atheistic environment.

Pray for the Tibetan church elders that they may grow in faith, holiness, and love for their little fellowships
      

 
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