Minyag, Eastern in China
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| People Name: | Minyag, Eastern |
| Country: | China |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 2,000 |
| World Population: | 2,000 |
| Primary Language: | Minyag, Eastern |
| Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Needed |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Tibetan |
| Affinity Bloc: | Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Eastern Minyag people are defined by their Tibetan-based language, which is one of the Qiangic languages. They also go by Minyag or Minyak. They live in China’s Sichuan Province, especially in the Lixian, Maoxian and Wnchuan regions.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The part of Sichuan Province that the Eastern Minyag call home is noted for it’s beauty. This language group has their own handicraft styles, music and dance.
What Are Their Beliefs?
This group is entirely Tibetan Buddhist. This form of Buddhism incorporates ancient shamanistic practices.
What Are Their Needs?
These people need to realize that they cannot please God without being empowered by the Holy Spirit. They cannot have the Holy Spirit without Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Eastern Minyag communities.
Pray for the Eastern Minyag people to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray for Holy Spirit anointed believers from the Eastern Minyag people to change their society from within.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers disciples to make more disciples.