The Temple That Saved Me - Thekchen Choling (大乘禅寺)

http://www.thekchencholing.org/

Founded by Singapore-born Lama Thubten Namdrol Dorje in 2001, Thekchen Choling Singapore is a Tibetan Buddhist Temple that encompasses both the Tibetan & Chinese tradition. The temple conducts regular weekly teachings in English and Mandarin, chanting and prayer sessions. In order to realize one of the temple's objectives to be an easily accessible place of refuge at all times of the day, Thekchen Choling is the first Tibetan Buddhist temple in Singapore to open 24 hours daily.

The main hall is available to all who seek a place of quiet, for prayers, for meditation at any time of the day. As a healing temple, Thekchen Choling also provides free TCM medical consulting service, acupuncture service and medicine two times a week in the temple. The temple's social outreach program includes free medicine distribution, free meals and finance support, with emphasis for the poor and elderly.
Some of the highlights of Thekchen Choling Singapore are: -
One of the biggest Mantra Wheel in Singapore, with most mantras filled (213 million mantras).
One of the most unique lifesize Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Singapore, it is adorned with jewel ornaments as per the original traditions in Tibet and Nepal.
The Special Thousand arm chenrizig(GuanYin) carved in Tibetan style is one of the biggest in Singapore.
One of the biggest Guru Rinpoche(manifestation of Shakya Muni buddha) & Green Mother Tara statue in Singapore.


AdmissionFree Opening HoursOpen 24 hours Approximate touring timeTours are provided upon request Location2 Beatty Lane, Singapore 209945 Telephone6443 720 Fax64656736 Emailhttp://mailto:Administrator@thekchencholing.orgGetting ThereBus Services: 2,7,12,32,33,51,61,63,80,107,133,145,197,21,NR7,23,64,65,66,67,125,130,139,147 10mins walk fom Lavendar MRT Program Timings (if any)
Major Events for the Year 2008
Chinese New Year Celebration- 6 February to 21 February
Vesak Day Celebration - 10 May to 20 May
Ullambana Festival (7th month-Hungry Ghost event-9 August to 23 August
The Healing Festival-16 October to 28 October Dharma Teachings
Every Thursday at 8pm “Path leading to True Happiness” (series) (Chinese)
Every Friday at 8pm “Awaken your heart” (series) (English)
Dharma Ritual Activities
1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 8pm- Meditation Session
1st Tuesday of each month at 8pm- Thousand Arm Chenrezig (Guan Yin) Group Practice
2nd Tuesday of each month at 8pm- Guru Rinpoche Group Practice
3rd Tuesday of each month at 8pm- 21 Tara Group Practice
4th Tuesday of each month at 8pm- Medicine Buddha Group Practice
1st Saturday of each month at 7pm- Recitation of Sanghata Sutra
2nd Saturday of each month at 5pm- Guru & Tare Puja
3rd Saturday of each month at 3pm- Recitation of Confession to Medicine Buddha Sutra
4th Saturday of each month at 3pm- Ceremonial Tea Offering to Palden Lhamo Puja (For purifying obstacle & spirit harms) Social Outreach Actitivites Free TCM Consultation & Acupuncture Service:
Every Wednesday & Sunday at 8pm.
1st & 15th day of the Lunar month at 1pm to 3pm Free Spiritual Healing (Reiki) Session:
1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 3pm to 5pm: Free Vegetarian Lunch:
1st & 15th day of the Lunar month at 12.30nn