Venerable Sing Kan is the fourth Abbess of Sam Poh Thong Temple, dedicated to Buddhist education, youth development, and interfaith harmony. She has over 41 years of monastic life and continues to actively promote Dharma education and Bhikkhuni development in Malaysia.
1997 – Diploma in Buddhist Studies (Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka)
1999 – Diploma in Pali and Buddhist Studies (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
2001 to 2004 – Advanced Buddhist Studies (International Buddhist College, Thailand)
2025 – Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
Since becoming the fourth Abbess of Sam Poh Thong Temple in 2007, Venerable Sing Kan has upheld the vision of Buddhist education. In 2008, she established the Children’s Buddhist Class and later expanded structured learning programmes for all ages, from children to adults. Under her leadership, the temple underwent a decade-long development process, resulting in a five-storey Dhamma centre. She also revived the Sunday Dharma School, introduced English and enrichment classes, and grew student participation from 50 to over 150, while encouraging parental involvement in Dharma learning. In 2014, she founded the Sparta Bodhi Youth Group, strengthening youth engagement and Dharma propagation.
Other Leadership Roles & Recognition
With over 41 years of monastic experience, Venerable Sing Kan has been deeply committed to supporting Buddhist nuns in Malaysia. Recognising the need for unity, training, and support, she led efforts to establish the Malaysia Buddhist Bhikkhuni Association (MBBA). The association was officially registered on 15 November 2018, and its first general meeting was held on 26 January 2019 at Sam Poh Thong Temple. Venerable Sing Kan serves as its founding President, with the mission of uniting Bhikkhunis and strengthening their role in Dharma propagation and education.
