Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asian Buddhist
Language: Sherpa - (xsr)
Alternate Name(s): Sharpa
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism
Country: India
Also found in: Bhutan; Nepal
Population: 57,000
Global Population: 248,600
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity
Overview: The Sherpa of India, numbering 57,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Buddhist people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 248,600 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Sherpa. The primary religion practiced by the Sherpa is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available