(Spiritual Advisors)
Venerable Zhu Mo played an important role in the history of Sam Poh Thong Temple during the consecration ceremony held on 19 August 1962, following the reconstruction of the Main Shrine Hall and Amitabha Hall under Venerable Da Yin’s leadership. He was invited to officiate the ceremony, deliver Dharma teachings, and provide spiritual guidance to the temple. During this significant occasion, Venerable Zhu Mo officially renamed the temple from Sam Kuan Thong to Sam Poh Thong Temple, marking a major milestone in its development. At the same time, he was appointed as the temple’s permanent spiritual advisor, further strengthening the temple’s spiritual foundation and direction.
(Spiritual Advisors)
Venerable Kai Sau is the spiritual advisor of Sam Poh Thong Temple and a senior nun currently serving as the Abbess of Poh Lum Fatt Yuen. During the transition period following the passing of Venerable Ji Yuan, she played an important role in supporting the continuity of the temple’s leadership by approaching and inviting Venerable Sing Kan to take up the position as the fourth Abbess of Sam Poh Thong Temple. She continues to provide spiritual guidance and support to the temple.
(Founding Abbess)
Founder of the temple (1936)
(Service period: 1936 – date of her passing, exact year not specified)
Established the temple in 1936 (Sam Kuan Thong) and laid the foundation of early Buddhist practice in Ampang, bringing sacred objects and initiating monastic presence in the area.
(Second Abbess)
(c. 1950 – 6 December 1987)
Rebuilt and strengthened the temple after relocation in 1952, established early Dharma practices, led major reconstruction efforts, and initiated the temple first Children’s Sunday Dharma Class in 1973, planting the seed for Buddhist education in the temple.
(Third Abbess)
(6 December 1987 – 4 September 2007)
Expanded temple welfare work by caring for elderly residents, strengthened administrative stability, and continued temple development with emphasis on compassion, service, and sustainability.
(Fourth Abbess)
(2007 – present)
Further developed Sam Poh Thong Temple with a strong focus on Buddhist education and youth development, while continuing traditional cultivation practices such as Dharma assemblies, meditation, and religious events. She also expanded the temple’s charity and cultural activities. Beyond the temple, she has contributed actively at national and international levels through various Buddhist, interfaith, and educational platforms, promoting Buddhist education, dialogue, and harmony across communities.
