The Chinbon Kuki Chin are part of the larger Kuki-Chin ethnic cluster, which spans across Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar. Historically, they have lived in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a region known for its diverse indigenous communities. Their cultural and linguistic roots are tied to the Tibeto-Burman peoples, and they have maintained distinct traditions even in Bangladesh, a Muslim country. Most live further east in Myanmar.
Most Chinbon Kuki Chins are Buddhists, so their wedding ceremonies are tied in with Buddhism. They include ceremonies, blessings from Buddhist monks, and feasts.
Chinbon Kuki Chin families are strong. They often work together, share life together, and never stray from Buddhist teachings. It s important to respect one s elders; therefore, if the gospel is going to penetrate this culture, family leaders must be included if at all possible. Otherwise, the gospel is perceived as a threat to their position.
Though there is a Christian minority among them, Most Chinbon Kuki Chins practice Buddhism, the major world religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama or the Buddha, who lived in the 6th and 5th century BC in ancient India. The Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths by which one can gain spiritual knowledge and escape the endless cycles of reincarnation. Theravada, one of the two major branches of Buddhism, declares that by following the Noble Eightfold Path of right intentions and right actions that a Buddhist can achieve nirvana or a state of freedom and salvation. Mahayana Buddhism, the other main branch of Buddhism, asserts that by following the six perfections that a Buddhist can move along the path to Enlightenment. Tibetan Buddhism falls within the Mahayana school, although it also incorporates many shamanistic practices.
To most Buddhists, however, these things have far less meaning than their traditional beliefs, which are usually animistic. In animism, evil spirits must be appeased through prayers, sacrifices and rituals. Buddhism allows people to mix Buddhist teachings with traditional religion.
Two of the critical Buddhist yearly holidays are Vesak, the Buddha's birthday celebrated in May or June and Bodhi Day, the holiday which commemorates the day that the historical Buddha experienced enlightenment under a Bodhi tree.
There are Christians in their area who can be Christ s ambassadors to this Buddhist community. They need the input of Christ in their families and villages.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Chinbon Kuki Chins people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Kuki Chin Chinbon in Bangladesh.
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