Dharma Youth is now Leagues!
Come set sail on a journey of possibilities!
“Leagues” is made up of youths who aspire to lead, guide and support one another to be the best versions of themselves.
At Thekchen Choling, we aspire to develop: Every Youth is a Leader.
The wave embodies our S.A.I.L. programme that help youths grow to become Self-aware, Aspiring and Inspiring Leaders in their own way.
Leagues’ Dharma Youth programme aims to develop youths from 13 – 19 years old. We firmly believe in the vision
‘ To Have Inner Peace, Resilience And A Good Heart To Impact The World ’
and works towards fulfilling our mission of
‘ Nurturing Youths To Be Compassionate, Visionary And Inspiring Leaders’.
SAIL is the name of our youth development programme, which focuses on helping youths evolve to have:
When: Every Saturday, 11am to 1pm
(Contact us to receive the session schedule)
Age: 13 to 19 years old
Led by Youths: Session meeting venues and start times are collaboratively determined by our youth leaders to foster ownership and engagement. Once details are finalised each week, we will promptly inform parents and guardians.
Contribution Fee: $80
Check out this video to see what our Youths have experienced during the Camp!
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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
