Barriers Hindering Buddhist Understanding of the Gospel and Bridges Uncovered by a Buddhist-Background House Church Movement.

by Jay Judson and Major TKO of Burma (Myanmar)

The document discusses the challenges and strategies of sharing the gospel with Buddhists, focusing on a church movement in Myanmar. Despite significant breakthroughs in other religious contexts, Buddhists, with 500 million adherents, remain largely unreached. Barriers include differing cultural terminologies, contrasting worldviews, and misconceptions about Christian concepts like heaven, sin, and salvation. Indigenous-led efforts in Myanmar, such as the Dhama Mate Swe Association, have seen success by developing culturally relevant terminology and practices, translating scriptures into local languages, and emphasizing indigenization over contextualization. The movement highlights the importance of appropriate terminology and the adaptation of gospel presentation to resonate with Buddhist audiences, contributing to significant church growth and a Bible translation movement.

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