Venue: Open field next to NEX Mall
With three significant events in the life of Lord Buddha marking Vesak Day, it’s no surprise that this sacred day has a powerful merit-multiplying effect! Take this special opportunity to accumulate immense merit by making offerings at our temple, where every act of devotion is magnified on this holy occasion. The significance of Vesak extends beyond a single day, as prayers and acts of kindness performed throughout the entire Vesak month bring forth tremendous spiritual blessings.
Merit making activities starts at 9am everyday at our festive tentage. We warmly invite you to join us!
Venue: Open field next to NEX Mall
Get ready for the return of our Animal Blessing Ceremony, on 10th May 2025 @ 6pm, now in its fourth year! This time, we’ve added even more excitement with our special Pets Day Out program, designed for pet owners to enjoy fun and meaningful activities alongside their furry friends.
Between 10 to 12 May 2025, you and your pets can take part in merit-making activites! For dog lovers, we have an exciting Pawlympics Playground where you can engage your pups in friendly runs! Don’t miss the free treats at the Love Our Animals Bazaar while learning about animal welfare and rescue work!
Venue: Open field next to NEX Mall
Our Joyous Vesak, 3 days of fun and bonding from 10 – 12 May!
Come with your family and friends to enjoy the delicious food stalls that we have, and join in the fun by playing with our game booths and carnival rides! There will also be Instagrammable spots for you to take memorable photos.
You may purchase the carnival coupons at our temple counter or on-site at the festival!
Venue: Open field next to NEX Mall
On the auspicious occasion of Vesak Day (12th May), Singha Rinpoche will also be granting a Refuge Ceremony at 2.00pm. If you are keen to take refuge in the Triple Gems, please register here.
Make your Vesak extra meaningful by reflecting on the preciousness of Buddha and his teachings. We invite you to join us in a Dharma teaching by Singha Rinpoche on this special day and take in the essence of Dharma’s wisdom at 2.30pm.
Special Teaching by Singha Rinpoche (Eng)
Sacred Mirror
The Sacred Mirror represents consciousness and the element of space. Clear, pure and bright, the mirror reflects all phenomena objectively without bias, thereby reminding us to practice objectivity and to rise above our judgmental minds. On a more subtle level, it reflects the Buddha’s core teaching of emptiness – that nothing exists on its own side without a dependent arising cause.
Pinnacle of the mirror
The pinnacle of the mirror, formed by the white crescent moon, flaming red sun and an orange flame of fire, represents the completion stage of Vajrayana practice.
Light Rays
The light rays radiating from the Sacred Mirror represent the flourishing of the Buddha’s teachings, fanning out to the furthest reaches of the universe.
Full Moon Disc
The moon disc represents Bodhicitta, the aspiration to become a Buddha to benefit all sentient beings.
Blue Lotus
Divinely fragrant, blue lotuses bloomed only in the Buddha’s time. By incorporating it into the temple’s logo, it is symbolic of the ever-present Buddha in Thekchen Choling. Moreover, a lotus flower represents purity, perfection, compassion and renunciation, similar to how the beautiful lotus remains untainted even though it had arisen out from the muddy waters.
Nine Precious Jewels
These nine precious jewels represent the Guru, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, yidam or mind-seal deity, Dharma protector, the sky, earth, and the human realm.
Two Dragons
The two dragons represent continuity and harmony and create the cause for the temple to enjoy the strong support of members and benefactors for Dharma to flourish.
Golden Khata
The flowing golden khata represents the auspicious increase of all Dharma activities.
The Seven Gems of the Chakravartin or a Wheel-Turning King
1. The precious horse represented by a unicorn’s horn
2. The precious elephant represented by its tusks
3. The precious queen represented by round golden earrings
4. The precious minister represented by square golden earrings
5. The precious general represented by a pair of crossed swords
6. The precious jewel represented by the triple-eyed gem
7. The precious Dharma wheel represented by a branch of coral
