The Thekchen Choling spirit is very much about genuine and meaningful connections. From Guru Devotion, to friendships, social outreach projects and dharma activities, our footprints can be found in so many parts of the world.
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A land resplendent with the riches and glories of opulent dynasties, powerful rulers, flourishing civilizations and profound history, India has a splendid heritage that is reflected in its architecture, monuments, arts, crafts, cultures and religions. While ancient temples and grand palaces are testament to the grandeur of yesteryears, the various museums and galleries scattered across the country act as inventories of India's seamless past, and the significant deeds of the Lord Shakyamuni Buddha. 

 In the Chinese culture pilgrimage is associated with mountains because they are locations where the sacred manifests. In Chinese, a pilgrim (xiangeke 香客) is one who “offers incense,” and going on pilgrimage translates to chaoshan jinxiang (朝山进香) literally meaning “offering incense to a mountain.”  Buddhism’s rooting in China therefore includes the mapping of Bodhisattva abodes (physical pure lands) at numerous mountains. The four great and famous Buddhist mountains (sida fojiao mingshan 四大佛教名山), which are all associated with a Bodhisattva, play a significant part in Buddhist cosmology within Chinese geography.

Disciples of Thekchen Choling have had the rare opportunity to visit the sacred mountains with Singha Rinpoche onmultiple occasions.

Mongolia is a unique and relatively unexplored travel destination that offers a great combination of scenic natural features, untouched landscapes, a chance to see a nomadic life style and culture up close. For students of Thekchen Choling, Mongolia is also the second home of Singha Rinpoche's precious Guru, His Eminence the 6th Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche. On a few occasions in 2015 and 2019, Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche invited Singha Rinpoche to visit him in Mongolia. The accompanying disciples were treated to the warm hospitality of Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche's devotees in Mongolia. The extend Dharma families created a strong and unforgettable bond during the trips.

 For many years, Malaysian students of Singha Rinpoche have persistently requested him to give teachings in Malaysia so that people in Malaysia can benefit from the dharma. To create the auspicious condition for such teachings to happen, numerous location were scouted. Singha Rinpoche played a significant role in guiding and advising the Malaysian student in setting up their centre. On 15 October 2012, Thekchen Choling Malaysia was officially approved by the Malaysian Federal Government as a society to operate as a Buddhist temple.

Even though it is not New York City, upstate Syracuse still holds tons of appeal for those wanting to get away from the actual urban hubbub. Besides enjoying a little of the super-charming side of another part of the state, visitors can now explore the beauty of Buddha's teaching in the Thekchen Choling Syracuse centre. Rare Buddha relics are often on display. With the soothing chants of Buddhist mantra playing in the background and the calming energy of the centre, Thekchen Choling Syracuse is an oasis in the bustling city of New York, ideal for meditation and study.