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Singha Thekchen Namdrol Rinpoche, (born Felix Lee) is a Buddhist teacher and the Spiritual Director of the Thekchen Choling centres in Singapore, Malaysia (Kota Tinggi, Malacca) and in the United States (Syracuse).
Early life and career
At the age of seven, he began his Buddhist studies under the guidance of Venerable Phra Mahathongkum, a Thai monk. His teacher had a vision of Rinpoche’s future spiritual teachers wearing "red robes".
After his first teacher's passing, Rinpoche continued his studies in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. At 15, he experienced dreams directing him to fulfill past-life vows. He moved to Nepal, where he met Lumbum Rinpoche and his Root Gurus.
Training at Kopan Monastery in the Gelugpa tradition, Rinpoche was initiated as a Yogi (a lay Lama) as it will be more beneficial as advised by Geshe Lama Konchog. He then founded Thekchen Choling Singapore in 2001 under Geshe Lama Konchog’s advice.
On October 24, 2014, Rinpoche was officially recognized by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as a high Gelug Lharampa reincarnate.
On April 10, 2017, Rinpoche was given a new name by Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche, the former abbot of Namgyal Monastery. He is now known as Singha Thekchen Namdrol Rinpoche.
Teachings and philosophy
Rinpoche’s teachings emphasize practical Dharma practice.
His motto: “Think not for yourself. Speak not for yourself. Do not for yourself. Always benefit others”.
