Amdo, Rtahu in China
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Location: Operation China. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Amdo, Rtahu |
| Country: | China |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 100,000 |
| World Population: | 100,000 |
| Primary Language: | Tibetan, Amdo |
| Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| 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
You know that the Dalai Lama is Tibetan, but did you know he is from one of the Amdo groups? An eighth-century Tibetan sage prophesied that “When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the Tibetan people will be scattered like ants across the world and the Dharma will come to the land of the Red Man.” The Rtahu Amdo people speak one of the four Amdo languages. Though many have fled to India, most remain in China.
Ministry Obstacles
The Rtahu Amdo are dedicated Tibetan Buddhists. They worship spirit beings. No Christian believers live among the Rtahu Amdo, and if anyone in the tribe places all his or her trust in Christ, the community response will undoubtedly be serious.
Outreach Ideas
Pray for the Followers of Christ
Pray for the Entire People Group
Pray that the Rtahu Amdo would seek the freedom that can only be found in Christ—no matter where they live and no matter who rules over them.
Pray that they would come to know God's government, the one ruled by a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Pray for a movement to Christ to flourish among them.