Buddhism stresses knowledge of truth, respect of life, self-denial, and meditation. The religion is divided into a variety of sects, one of which is Tibetan Buddhism, a combination of orthodox Buddhism and traditional Tibetan rituals. The lives of the Pumi have improved substantially in recent years, but they still live as poor farmers who struggle to earn a living. More recently, China has witnessed dramatic economic development, but much of the new investment is in the major cities and focused on industry and trade. In the outlying areas, progress has been slow and the lifestyle of the villagers has changed little.
Many people live without electricity, running water, and have proper health care facilities.
In addition, as with all people groups in China, their lives are strictly governed by the repressive Communist government. Prayer Points Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into China to share Christ with the Pumi. Pray that God will reveal Himself to the Pumi through dreams and visions. Pray that God will give the Pumi believers boldness to share Christ with their people. Take authority over the spiritual principalities and powers that are keeping the Pumi bound in their traditional belief system.