– , 【鑫和仁波切 – 我们的上师，我们的皈依处 】 Being with a Guru is a deep and heartfelt connection that spans over lifetimes up until enlightenment. We are blessed to have our Guru near us, and to have his teachings on experiential learning of the Dharma transform our lives. Watch this video to reminisce and read the birthday wishes that our devotees have for our Guru! We wish Rinpoche a long and healthy life, and may his holy wishes be swiftly fulfilled and accomplished! 我们与上师的连接是从今生到来世，直到成佛的甚深缘分。 我们有幸能够亲近上师，得到他的言传身教从而转化人生，实是莫大的福报。 在此视频，我们集合了信众们给上师的寿辰祝福。请欣赏！ 敬祝仁波切长寿安康，一切圣愿迅速圆满成就！ Video Credit: Allan Ng, Samyana Pictures. . .
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
