The Thekchen Choling spirit is very much about genuine and meaningful connections. From Guru Devotion, to friendships, social outreach projects and dharma activities, our footprints can be found in so many parts of the world.With you in the picture, we will definitely be able to benefit more!
Students and disciples of Thekchen Choling are very fortunate to have the opportunities to connect meaningfully with many holy sites and different organizations around the world. Besides pilgrimages to the holy sites and Rinpoche’s frequent visits to see his Gurus in Nepal and Mongolia, Singha Rinpoche is also often invited to teach overseas in United State Of America and our neighbour, Malaysia. These independent centres would often request for guidance and advice from Singha Rinpoche. Disciples from Thekchen Choling are also invited to visit and join them in their meaningful dharma activities. In many ways, Thekchen Choling is not a physical centre in Singapore, but a international network of Buddhist (and sometimes Non-Buddhist) friends engaging in meaningful, beneficial activities that connect everyone, and benefitting all sentient beings.
Thekchen Choling (Malaysia) Melaka Centre started operating on a rented premise at 8/8A, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho. It started operations on 10 November 2012. Thekchen Choling (Melaka) moved to a new premise in November 2017. Current address: 40 Jalan Pandan Indah 1, Taman Pandan Indah, Malacca City, Malaysia
Tel: +60 11-1070 0920
Specially commissioned by Singha Rinpoche, a magnificent statue of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig is housed in Thekchen Choling Kota Tinggi Meditation Center. Standing at 36 feet, it is the largest in Southeast Asia and is beautifully adorned with pearls, corals, turquoise and dzi-beads, the statue is the largest representation of Avalokitesvara in Tibetan style outside of Tibet and China that has been accurately represented. It is filled with tsung under the personal guidance of His Eminence the 6th Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche in the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition. Within the statue are dharma texts, precious relics and holy objects granted by His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama, His Holiness Sakya Trizin, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, H.E the 102nd Ganden Tri Rinpoche, His Eminence the 5th Dagri Rinpoche, Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche, His Eminence Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, His Eminence Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and many other precious lineage gurus.
In late 2013, a two-acre piece of land in Kota Tinggi was consecrated by Singha Rinpoche. This plot of land would eventually become Thekchen Choling Kota Tinggi Meditation Centre.
Even though it is not New York City, upstate Syracuse still holds tons of appeal for those wanting to get away from the actual urban hubbub. Besides enjoying a little of the super-charming side of another part of the state, visitors can now explore the beauty of Buddha’s teaching in the Thekchen Choling Syracuse centre. Rare Buddha relics are often on display. With the soothing chants of Buddhist mantra playing in the background and the calming energy of the centre, Thekchen Choling Syracuse is an oasis in the bustling city of New York, ideal for meditation and study.
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
