Bhotia, Dzongkha of Bhutan

Bhotia, Dzongkha of Bhutan Bhutan was closed off to the rest of the world for centuries. The Bhotia believe they have been Buddhists since the Tibetan sage Padmasambhava flew across the Himalayas on the back of a tiger and introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in 746 AD. Only in recent years has the Gospel of Christ started to gain a foothold. Young men are required to make an oath of allegiance to Buddha at age 15. Ministry Obstacles Bhutan is not as closed to the outside world as it once was, but access is still limited. But the larger obstacle is the mindset of the prevailing religion. Outreach Ideas Sustained prayer is needed to prepare the hearts of the people of Bhutan to understand the message of Christ, and to believe. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the followers of Jesus among the Bhotia community, that their faith in Christ will be strengthened by regular fellowship together. Pray for an accurate understanding of the grace offered by Christ, and that they will desire to be obedient to Christ's teachings. Pray for the entire people group Pray for the Bhotia to escape the bondage of their current religion. Pray for hunger to find a solution to their sin problem. Scripture Focus "Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised." 1 Chronicles 16:24-25		People Name: Bhotia, Dzongkha Country: Bhutan 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 179,000 World Population: 199,000 Language: Dzongkha Primary Religion: Buddhism Bible: Complete Online Audio NT: Yes Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2