Singha Namdrol Rinpoche in Syracuse

Thekchen Choling Buddhist Temple is happy to announce the return of Buddhist master, Singha Namdrol Rinpoche, to the Syracuse area for a 4-week visit. During this time, Rinpoche will offer a series of teachings and other Dharma activities for the general public.

About Rinpoche

Born in Singapore in 1974 to a Chinese Taoist family, Singha Namdrol Rinpoche is a “tulku”, the recognized reincarnation of a Buddhist master from Tibet. Drawn to Buddhism from an early age, Rinpoche studied with teachers from the Theravada, Chinese Mahayana, and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. For many years he trained, not as a monk, but as a lay Tibetan Buddhist Yogi at Kopan Monastery in Nepal, before founding his own temple in Singapore in 2001.

A brilliant teacher fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, Singha Namdrol Rinpoche is well known for his fresh, exciting, down-to-earth teaching style, as well as his practical wisdom and insightful humor.

Schedule of Teachings and Events:

Thursday, September 14
Teaching and Film: Many Lives, Many Lessons: How to Move Forward to a New and Better Life.
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave, Manlius, NY

Friday, September 15
Guru Rinpoche Puja and Tsok Feast (Potluck)
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY

Saturday, September 16
Lhamo Chundi Initiation
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY
Participants are asked to please be vegetarian the morning before the Initiation.

Tuesday, September 19
Birthday Celebration of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha
Time: see below
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY
11:00 AM: Chinese Chanting: Offering to Buddha and Recitation of the Ksitigarbha Sutra (Part 1).
1:00 PM: Vegetarian lunch.
5:00 PM: Recitation of Ksitigarbha Sutra (Part 2).
6:30 PM: Vegetarian dinner.
7:30 PM: Recitation of the Ksitigarbha Sutra (Part 3) & Amitabha Sutra for the Salvation of all Beings

Wednesday, September 20
Teaching: The Practice of Lhamo Chundi and Chanting of the Chundi Prayer (English)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY

Saturday, September 23
Incense Smoke Offering
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Whorrall Pavillion, Mill Run Park, Manlius

Tuesday, September 26
Chinese Chanting Practice
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY

Wednesday, September 27
Buddhist Teaching - Why wait for Happiness?
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave, Manlius, NY

Friday, September 29
“Be the Light: Amitabha Buddha Retreat”
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY
Registration: Click here to register

Saturday, September 30
“Be the Light: Amitabha Buddha Retreat”
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY
Registration: Click here to register

Sunday, October 1
“Be the Light: Amitabha Buddha Retreat”
Time: 9:00 AM to noon
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY
Registration: Click here to register

Tuesday, October 3
Mandarin Teaching: “The Purpose of Generosity & Offerings”
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY

Wednesday, October 4
Teaching: “A Spark of Light in the Darkest Moment: A Buddhist Perspective on Life”
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Solvay Public Library, 615 Woods Rd., Solvay, NY

Thursday, October 5
Lhamo Chundi Chanting (English)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 109 East Avenue, Minoa, NY

Please Note: Online registration for the Amitabha Retreat is now open. Click here to register