Amdo, Hbrogpa in China
Photo Source:
Jiji Lee
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Map Source:
Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Amdo, Hbrogpa |
| Country: | China |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 743,000 |
| World Population: | 743,000 |
| Primary Language: | Tibetan, Amdo |
| Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.05 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.05 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Tibetan |
| Affinity Bloc: | Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
Hbrogpa is the largest of the four main Amdo languages. Their name is Tibetan for "nomad" or "herder."
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most Amdo herd sheep, yaks and goats. Horrendous clashes with the Chinese have resulted in massive loss of life among the Amdo Tibetan groups. The Dalai Lama listed 49,049 deaths from battles within the Amdo regions before 1983, in addition to 121,982 deaths from starvation.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Hbrogpa Amdo are Tibetan Buddhists, blending shamanistic Bon practices with the teachings of Buddha. Christians need to build bridges of trust and friendship with the Amdo. Christians need to show genuine concern for their physical and material needs and survival as a people.
What Are Their Needs?
It is difficult for outsiders to enter the Hbrogpa homeland. How will the gospel come to them?
Prayer Points
Pray that the Amdo who follow Christ would fellowship together and would grow in love for Christ and for each other.
Pray for the gospel to reach the Hbrogpa Amdo through any means possible.
Pray the Hbrogpa Amdo would be increasingly aware of their need for a savior and that there is a savior in Jesus Christ.
Pray for their elders to have dreams and visions of Jesus that will prepare them to welcome him.