the beauty of these countries and their people, and their many distinctive Buddhist temples
those who long have struggled that these countries might become more democratic
the faithful witness of churches, which have advocated with others for greater justice
efforts to protect the environment and resources in these countries.
We pray for:
minority ethnic and religious groups who continue to experience discrimination, persecution or even genocide (such as the Rohingyas), and for greater interfaith understanding and tolerance for ethnic and religious diversity
those victimized by sex tourism and exploitation, and those who perpetuate such acts
