Faith: The Wellspring of Refuge & Devotion

with Ven Tenzin Tsultrim

It is said that taking Refuge gives protection from all fears. What does refuge really mean and how does the Buddha grant refuge?

Having taken refuge, how then do we sustain it throughout life?

The first step towards refuge is faith, but how does one find the faith that is strong and unshakeable?

Join us to find out more about Buddhist refuge and the important role of faith in holding and nourishing that refuge, and beyond that, as a pillar that supports continuous devotion and practice.

🗓 Wednesday, May 13, 2026

about Ven Tenzin Tsultrim

Ven. Tsultrim hails from Singapore and is a long-time member of the FPMT centre there - Amitabha Buddhist Centre (ABC). Her journey with Tibetan Buddhism began 24 years ago, born from a wish to explore the spiritual side of life. The inspiration drawn from her spiritual teachers led her into years of receiving teachings and completing retreats. Ven. Tsultrim took ordination in 2009 from His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. At ABC in Singapore, she has served on its Executive Committee, and taken on the roles of puja chanting leader, newsletter editor and digital creator.

As an FPMT Basic Program graduate and FPMT registered teacher, Ven. Tsultrim teaches introductory courses at ABC, including Discovering Buddhism. She has also engaged with the international FPMT community: as a teaching assistant in the Basic Program at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London, UK, and taught online for the Thubten Norbu Ling Centre in Santa Fe, USA. Ven. Tsultrim is also the Southeast Asia regional representative for ordained members of the International Mahayana Institute (IMI).

During her lay life, she worked in diverse fields ranging from TV journalism, corporate training, to healing therapy, following a path of learning, creating, and reaching out to others.