Khandro Namdrol Lhamo

心怀仁爱

Khandro-la:
A Humanitarian at Heart.

It was the depth of her compassion and desire to do something more for the world that led her to Buddhism. Under the tutelage of Singha Rinpoche, Sangyum-la finally found her own unique expression. Combining her passion for giving back to society with the ageless wisdom of the Buddhadharma, Sangyum-la became the catalyst in driving change and transforming lives.
Since joining Thekchen Choling in 2002, Sangyum-la has led charity programs from the remote highlands of Ladakh, India, to the bustling neighbourhoods of Lavender Street in Singapore.

A Compassionate Mentor

Hidden Benevolence in Action

Preferring to work behind the scenes, it is easy to miss Sangyum-la’s presence despite her many duties at the temple. Her rich experience in social outreach has guided the temple’s many community programmes, and shaped the organisation’s propagation of the Buddhadharma. Under her leadership, courses on the essential practices of Vajrayana Buddhism have been very well-received, and with the scope expanding every year.Sangyum-la has also taken the youths of Thekchen Choling under her wing, carefully shaping them to become forward thinking leaders. With the help of the team she handpicked, Sangyum-la has developed a full suite of programmes that cater to the young, and young-at-heart. For over a decade, both the Dharma Junior and the Youth Group have molded new generations of young Buddhists to become compassionate leaders.

A Mother Figure

A Mother Figure

At home, she is the mother of three gregarious children.

A Wise Teacher

An Unwavering Dedication to Dharma

Few can take on so many roles with as much grace as Khandro-la.
Khandro Namdrol Lhamo (affectionately known as Sangyum-la) has been an inspiration to many followers.
From business to Buddhism, she seamlessly integrates the Buddhadharma with everything she does.
Sangyum-la’s kind benevolence has shone through in the many projects carried out under her leadership.
As they say, the best leaders are great teachers. Through her knowledge, attitude and actions, Sangyum-la teaches us what it really means to follow the Buddhadharma in every aspect of our life.

A Master in Her Own Right

In addition to her responsibilities at Thekchen Choling, Khandrola is a certified Executive Coach and Life Coach. She also serves as an advisor to her father’s fashion business, holds a degree in Physics, and is well-versed in the art of Fengshui. At home, she is the mother of three gregarious children.

Above all, Sangyum-la is a highly accomplished practitioner, taught by some of the most revered masters within the Vajrayana tradition. She is also the custodian of the Dharma Jewel in Thekchen Choling Singapore, as appointed by the late Khensur Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup. Her appointment was further endorsed by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche.

As a guardian of the Thekchen tradition, Sangyum-la is a shining example of true devotionand female leadership – and a role model for us all. 

Long Life Prayer of Khandro
Namdrol Lhamo

Nam-Trang  Gya-Tsay  Rin-Chung   Lha-Yi-Tsog
Khen-Tse  Nu-Pey Thong-Thoe  Thren-Dol-Wa
Lha-Tsok  Nam-Ki  Dhen-Pey  Jin-Thu-Yi
Tse-Ring  Ne-Mey  Dhe-Jor  Pe-Mo-Gye

Homage to the assembly of deities who are the source of a hundred varieties of preciousness.By your knowledge, compassion and power that liberates from mere seeing and hearing.From the blessing and power of truth of the assembly of deities.May the lotus of long life, good health, happiness and prosperity blossom. 

*Composed by H.E. Jhado Rinpoche 

Prayer to Lord Chenresig

Homage to Lord Chenresig. You are the compassion of all Buddhas and the wisdom one, please guideus, inspire us and protect us as your child. With you, may we see compassion, hear compassion, feel compassion, speak compassion and act compassion.May we become compassion just like you. 
Please be our guide and may we flow in you and be you.
Om Ah Hung (3x)

*Specially composed by Khandro Namdrol Lhamo on 29 November 2018 at 0944

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Singha Rinpoche

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