Day of Prayer for the BUddhists of southeast asia
Friday, September 5, 2025
A call to unite in intercession for the salvation of the Buddhist world
Southeast Asia is home to one third of the world's 535 million Buddhists. In September 2025, millions of Mahayana Buddhists in Vietnam will celebrate a sacred day in their religious calendar known as Ullambana—sometimes loosely translated as "deliverance from suffering." At the same time, Theravada Buddhists in countries like Cambodia and Laos will observe similar holidays, with all centered around the belief that spirits are released from the underworld during this season. Many will mark these holidays by honoring their parents and showing gratitude to the monastic community in the hope of earning merit to secure a better afterlife for themselves and their deceased ancestors.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET, join us for an online prayer event focused on the Buddhist world. The program will include a special message from Gregory Whitsett, Adventist Mission planning director, as well as mission reports from Southeast Asia, and a season of prayer for Buddhists everywhere to know Jesus as the only One who can deliver them from sin and suffering.
Day of Prayer for the Buddhists of Southeast Asia
*The passcode for the Zoom meeting will be available on this page at the time of the event.
A Guide to Praying for Buddhists
33 Ways to Pray for Buddhists is a prayer guide designed to help Christians pray thoughtfully and compassionately for Buddhists. Whether you're new to intercessory prayer or seeking to deepen your understanding, this resource offers biblical insights, cultural context, and specific prayer points to help you pray for hearts to encounter the transforming grace of Jesus.
