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Healing Rupas of Thekchen Choling Singapore

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Did you know that within Thekchen Choling Singapore reside sacred Rupas (holy statues) that are not only objects of devotion, but also profound sources of blessing and healing? 

These sacred forms embody the enlightened compassion and wisdom of the Buddhas, helping us to plant the causes for recovery from ailments and protection from suffering. In this article, we invite you to discover three powerful healing Rupas at our temple—Mig Chenrezig, Medicine Buddha, and Thang Thong Gyalpo—each revered for their ability to bring relief from physical and mental afflictions, and to awaken deeper peace within our hearts.

1. Mig Chenrezig

 

Mig Chenrezig

Mig Chenrezig is a form of Chenrezig found only in Vajrayana Buddhism.  His Rupas are mostly found in Mongolia and Tibet, with a well-known grand Rupa that is 26.5m tall in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in Gandantegchinlen Monastery.  

Little about Mig Chenrezig is documented in texts as information related to him and his practice is passed down only in the oral tradition. However, Mig Chenrezig is known for alleviating eye diseases through his practice. In his left hand he holds a mirror, and on his right a ritual vase with peacock feathers (Tib: Bumpa). The vase is filled with cleansing nectar for the eyes. 

Thekchen Choling’s Mig Chenrezig is the only one in Singapore. It was specially commissioned in line with the temple’s aim to be a sanctuary of healing, as Mig Chenrezig’s main activity is healing, especially eye ailments. The practice of Mig Chenrezig focuses on both the great compassion and wisdom of all the Buddhas. 

Over the years, there were many miracles about how Mig Chenrezig has benefitted people. In particular, there was a devotee who went through cataract surgery, and came to Thekchen Choling Singapore to pray to Mig Chenrezig for a swift recovery. The devotee was also advised to recite Mig Chenrezig’s mantra, and his wound healed within three days after continuously reciting the Mig Chenrezig mantra. These are the miraculous stories that we hear from great Bodhisattvas benefitting sentient beings.  

2. Medicine Buddha 

Medicine Buddha Shrine

The Medicine Buddha - Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Master and King of Lapis Lazuli Light) - is the Buddha of healing and medicine, a doctor who cures suffering through the medicine of his teachings.   

As stated within his sutra, a completed Medicine Buddha shrine brings boundless merits to many. Hence, this wondrous treasure stands in the temple's main hall.   

Centered within the shrine space is the main Medicine Buddha Rupa with the other seven Medicine Buddhas in front of him. To his left and right respectively stand the Sun Bodhisattva and the Moon Bodhisattva, the two main disciples of the Medicine Buddha in his pure land. In front of the Medicine Buddha are twelve Yakshas. The combination of these holy beings blesses people to have swift healing day and night for all seasons.  

This sacred mandala gives us the precious chance to practise as according to the sutra - to cultivate, purify, heal and bring forth immense merit. Devotees come to this shrine to pray for their own or their loved ones' healing, when they are ill. Light offerings are made to pray for their swift recovery.  

At Thekchen Choling Singapore, besides the Eight Medicine Buddhas, we have a very special Rupa— the Walking Medicine Buddha Rupa.