Which communities in Arunachal Pradesh practice Tibetan Buddhism?

In Arunachal Pradesh, Tibetan Buddhism is practiced primarily by groups residing near the border with Tibet. While the state is home to a diverse array of indigenous tribes, those living in the western and northwestern regions—such as the Monpa—are notably associated with these Buddhist traditions.12

The practice is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of these areas, evidenced by the presence of numerous Buddhist monasteries and hermitages, particularly in the western town of Bomdila and the far-northwestern region of Tawang, which is renowned for its 17th-century Mahayana Buddhist monastery.2