People group profile · PG006248
The Lhomi of Nepal
The Lhomi of Nepal, numbering about 7,300 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are a remote, Tibetan-related Indigenous people of eastern Nepal, known for their distinct language (Lhomi), Buddhist–animist traditions, and mountain-based lifestyle.
They are an indigenous people in the Tibetan people cluster of the Tibetan Peoples. Their primary religion is Tibetan Buddhism, and they primarily speak Lhomi.
Fast facts
- Country
- Nepal
- Population
- 7,300
- Affinity group
- Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
- People cluster
- Tibetan
- Primary language
- Lhomi (lhm)
- Primary religion
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Strategic Progress Index ?
- No Longer Unreached
- Evangelical
- 2% or Greater but Less than 5%
- GSEC ?
- 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
- Lostness priority ?
- Marginally Reached People Group
- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
- Location
- mainly in remote mountain areas of Sankhuwasabha District, especially along the upper Arun and Barun valleys (Bhotkhola region) near the Tibet border
Where they live
Gospel status
The Lhomi are No Longer Unreached, which means 2% or more are evangelical Christians. In GSEC terms, this people group is greater than or equal to 2% evangelical.
- Congregations exist Yes
- Church planting in the last two years Concentrated Church Planting
Next steps for the Lhomi
- Pray for the churches among this group to grow in faithfulness and maturity
- Equip believers to reach the unreached peoples around them
- Send out laborers from this people to the nations
Primary religion
Tibetan Buddhism · Buddhism
80% adherents
Primary language
Lhomi · Sino-Tibetan family
100% speak Lhomi
Gospel resources in Lhomi
- Bible available, published 1995
- JESUS Film not available
- Radio programs not available
- Gospel recordings available
- Audio resources available
- Bible stories not available
Find more at the JESUS Film Project, Bible.com and Faith Comes by Hearing.
Pray for the Lhomi
- Ephesians 5:8. Pray that those walking in darkness will turn to the light and live as children of light.
- Romans 10:14–15. Ask God to send messengers, so that people can hear, believe and call on the name of the Lord.
- Matthew 9:37–38. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest field.
- 2 Timothy 2:2. Pray for faithful local leaders who will teach others, so that the church multiplies.
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