Members and friends are invited to sponsor the lighting of oil lamps for your continuous good health, happiness and prosperity on every New and Full Moon day for Year 2024.
Sponsorship in memory of loved ones can also be made. You can sponsor for either the whole year or on certain selected day(s). The sponsorship is RM 10.00 per light or RM8.00 per light (for more than 10 lights). This amount does not include Chinese New Year Day and Wesak Day lighting for which separate arrangements will be made.
You can place your order at https://bubs.my/offerings2024
For details, contact Sis Lee Sia : 012-345 5189
We wish to advise that our 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on Sunday, 21 April 2024 at 10.30 am @ the Bhavana Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara and the following members were elected:
1. Bro. Lee Siew Thong, John
2. Bro. Ng Teck Seng
3. Sis. Emily Bong (Chong Loo Mee)
4. Sis. Khoo Chui Lin
5. Sis. Cheong Sook Fun
6. Sis. Chern Meng Gaik
7. Sis. Shieh Yee Bing
8. Bro. Chuah Su Loon, Pierre
9. Sis. Lim See Tow
10. Sis. Pat Boey (Teoh Lean Gek)
11. Sis. Fom Lee Sia
12. Sis. Anne Low
13. Bro. Gan Zhen Hao, Russell
The following members were elected as Honorary Internal Auditors for a term of two years:-
1 Bro. Lim Shaun Ming
2 Sis. Sheryl Teo Ping Ping
Messrs Wong Chau Hwa & Co was re-appointed as the External Auditor.
Following the first Executive Committee Meeting on 21 April 2024, we are pleased to announce
the Executive Committee for 2024/2026:
President - Bro. Lee Siew Thong, John
Deputy President - Sis. Emily Bong (Chong Loo Mee)
Hon. Secretary - Sis. Chern Meng Gaik
Assistant Secretary - Sis. Shieh Yee Bing
Hon. Treasurer - Sis. Khoo Chui Lin
Assistant Treasurer - Sis. Cheong Sook Fun
Dhammaduta - Sis. Lim See Tow
Dhammaduta - Bro. Seow Wei De, Victor ( appointed)
Dhamma School - Sis. Pat Boey (Teoh Lean Gek)
Welfare – Outreach - Bro. Ng Teck Seng.
Welfare - Members - Bro. Chuah Su Loon, Pierre
Communication & Publication - Sis. Ann Low
Training & Development - Bro. Gan Zhen Hao, Russell
Fellowship - Sis. Fom Lee Sia
Buddy & Young Adults - Bro. Liew Chee Khuen, Danny ( appointed)
We will continue to work towards upholding the vision and mission of BUBS and lead the Society to greater heights.
We thank you for your past support and look forward to your continued support and participation in our activities.
May we work together to strengthen our paramis for the long term welfare and happiness of all beings and the prolongation of the Buddha Sasana.
May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family always.
"A family that prays together stays together"
Metta
EXCO-BUBS
This year's Wesak Day Celebrations will be held at Uttama Bodhi Vihara on 21 May 2024 to 22 May 2024.
In keeping with our Wesak Day theme this year, "Living Compassionately, Growing Mindfully", we wish to invite and extend to you an opportunity to volunteer in various activities towards preparing and helping in the event.
We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
Donation Counter
Food Prep & Distribution
Sangha Support
Transport
Blessings & Dana
Free Publications Counter
Bathing of Buddha
Logistics & Ushering
Candle Lighting
Flowers
Post Wesak Cleaning
Please register your interest online or you may also register at the BUBS UBV Notice Board beside the Sunday Counter.
To register: bubs.my/wesakvolunteer
For any inquiries, please contact:
Sis. Yee Bing at 6012-3150 625
Sis Chelsea at 6012-6321 818
Sis Melissa Chin at 6019-6688 112
UBV Office at 603-7710 6010
Dear DS Parents,
1.On Wesak Day May 22nd some DS students will be actively participating on this meritorious Day.
DS 6-7 will be singing the country’s anthem, state anthem and BUBS anthem before the launch of Wesak Day in BUBS
DS 4-7 will be singing some Wesak songs in Buddhacetiya Hall
TQ students will be manning some stalls on the LG floor .
DS 7 will be in charge of ‘Bathing the Buddha’
The support and participation of parents will greatly encourage our students .
2. Registration of New Students
Please take note that registration of new students will close on May 19th
New intake of DS students will be on June 9th
Weekly Wednesday meditation sessions will resume on 5 June 2024.
8 May 2024, Wednesday - New Moon (Upcoming Event)
6 June 2024, Thursday - New Moon
The programme is as follows:
New Moon
8.00 pm - Puja
8.30 pm - Paritta Chanting
8.50 pm - Dhamma sharing by Ven. from Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple
9.05 pm - Guided meditation
9.20 pm - Dedication & Sharing of merits
9.30 pm - Adhithana and End
Full Moon
8.00 pm - Offerings & Puja
8.10 pm - Itipiso Chanting ( 108x)
9.10 pm - Sharing & Dedication of Merits
9.20 pm - End
Join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
For further information, please contact Sis. Lee Sia: 012-345 518
Dear DS Parents,
1 Participation of DS Students on Wesak Day
a. DS 4-7 hymn singing performance in Buddhacetiya Hall
b. DS 6-7 singing the 3 anthems for the official launch of Wesak Day.
c. DS7 in charge of “Bathing the Buddha"
d. Teen Quest students will be manning some stalls on the LG floor.
2 Registration of new students
a. Registration of new students for June - December 2024 has been extended to May 23rd.
b. The next intake of new students will be on June 9th.
c. Orientation for new parents will be on June 23rd.
For further information, please contact Sis. Pat Boey at 017-8731002.
Members and friends are encouraged to make Meal Dana offerings on the following days for :
Ayasma Vimuttadhammika
Dates: 15 May to 19 May
Breakfast Dana: 7 am
Lunch Dana: 11 am
Luang Pu Somboon, Ven. Ajahn Dton & Entourage (Total of 9 Bhikhu Sangha)
Date: 20 May
Meal Dana: 8 am
Ven. Ajahn Dton & Entourage (Total of 6 Bhikhu Sangha)
Dates: 21 and 22 May
Meal Dana: 9 am
Please bring your cooked food, fruits and desserts, 30 minutes before the designated meal time.
For additional info on Dana, please contact Sis Emily: 012-3399238.
Date: 19 May 2024 (Sunday)
Time:
9.00 am Puja
9.25 am Dhamma sharing on “The Crux of Filial Piety from Buddhist Perspective” by Bro. Ghatikara Loo
10.15 am Q&A
10.30 am End
Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
For details please contact Bro. Victor at 017-439 9919.
We are pleased to inform you that Luang Pu Somboon Kantasilo (52 Vassa) from Thailand will be sharing the Dhamma with us this Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 8 p.m.
Time:
8.00 pm Opening homage
8.15 pm Dhamma sharing by Luang Pu Somboon Kantasilo (Thai translation into English)
9.15 pm Closing homage
You are encouraged to attend the talk at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. We look forward to your participation on this rare occasion. Please bring your family and friends.
For details please contact 012-3313171
Wesak Eve (21 May 2024)
7.30 pm - 12.15 am Midnight
7:30 pm Arrival of devotees
8.00 pm Offerings of lights and flowers and Puja chanting
8:20 pm Meditation
8:30 pm Dhamma Talk
9.00 pm Reading of Visakha Puja
9.15 pm Candle-lit Circumambulation
10.00 pm Itipiso chanting x 108 (Homage to Buddha)
12.15 am Wesak Eve Programme Ends
ates:
21 May 2024 (Tuesday) 7.30 pm - 12.15 am
22 May 2024 (Wednesday) 8 am - 5 pm
If you are not able to physically visit the Vihara on Wesak Day to make offerings of light and flowers personally, we can make the offerings of candle light and flowers on the altar on your behalf. You may do so on our website (link below) under “Wesak Offerings”, by filling in the Wesak Offering form along with your payment.
Please state the name of the donor or the name of IMO (In Memory Of) and a message.
Payment for offerings are available through bank transfer and Touch 'n Go eWallet. For further information, please go to bubs.my/wesak
Wesak Day (22 May 2024)
8 am - 5 pm
MEAL DANA FOR MONASTICS
8.00 am Arrival of Devotees and Receiving of Dana Food
9.00 am Meal Dana for Monastics and Anumodana @ Sangha Dana Room
WESAK LAUNCHING CEREMONY
9.10 am Arrival of Invited Guests
9.20 am Singing of Negaraku & BUBS Anthem
9.30 am Launch of Wesak Celebration and Dhamma School Performances
10.20 am Paritta Chanting for Blessings and Protection Led by Monastics from the Thai Forest Tradition
BLESSINGS FOR PUBLIC
11.30 am to 2.30 pm Blessing Service by Monastics in Buddhacetiya Hall
FREE VEGETARIAN FOOD & CHARITY SALE
10 am - 2 pm Free Vegetarian Meal on the Lower Ground Floor
10 am - 12 pm Games & Charity Sales by DS TeenQuest Students
BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
10 am - 4 pm Blood Donation at the Bhavana Hall, 1st Floor
HEALTH TALK, EXHIBITION AND ORGAN PLEDGE
10 am - 3 pm Exhibition and Organ Donation Pledge in Bhavana Hall, 1st floor
1 pm to 2 pm Health Talk in Bhavana Hall, 1st Floor
DHAMMA TALK
3 pm to 4 pm Dhamma Talk in Buddhacetiya Hall
WESAK OFFERINGS
8 am - 5 pm Offering of Lights and Flowers
8 am - 5 pm Bathing the Buddha.
For more information, visit:
https://bubs.my/events/2024/5/21/bubs-wesak-day-celebrations
One of the activities on Wesak Day is the Blood Donation and Organ Donation Pledge.
The event will be held at Bhavana Hall from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
We encourage all who are eligible to participate in this meritorious deed.
For more details on Wesak Day Programmes please go to bubs.my/wesak
Wesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away into Nirvana of the Lord Buddha.
As we come together to celebrate Wesak 2024 at BUBS, light a candle and/or make a flower offering with a sincere heart on this auspicious day for your well-being and happiness. The symbolic offering of flowers serves as a reminder to us that just as beautiful flowers wither away, life is fleeting, transient and eventually passes away whilst the offering of the candle symbolises the light of wisdom that dispels the darkness of ignorance.
We welcome you to participate as follows:
Candle Light - RM 20
Flower Posy - RM 20
Combo Candle Light and contribution to flowers at the altar - RM 35
You can make your offering requests online at bubs.my/wesak-offerings
Or come to UBV on Sundays to make your request at the counter.
We are pleased to inform you that Bro. Tan Buck Soon will be conducting the 11th Introduction to Meditation Course at Uttama Bodhi Vihara on 1 and 2 June 2024 for 1.5 days.
The course schedule is as below:-
Day One: 1 June 2024 - 9am to 5pm (Lunch will be provided at 1pm)
Day Two: 2 June 2024 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
We encourage all who are interested to learn meditation to register online at https://bubs.my/intro-to-meditation
For further information, please email dhammaduta@bubs.my
New Moon Day, June 6, Thursday
The program is as follows:
New Moon
8.00 pm - Puja
8.30 pm - Paritta chanting
8.50 pm - Dhamma sharing by Ven. from Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple
9.05 pm - Guided meditation
9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits
9.30 pm - Adhithana and End
Join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara.
For further information, please contact Sis. Lee Sia at 012-345 518.
We are pleased to introduce a revised Induction Course program for our BUBS new membership applicants.
This course is a prerequisite for applicants and is also open to members of the public who wish to learn more about BUBS and Buddhism in general.
Date: 8 June 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Venue: Bhavana Hall at Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Speakers:
Induction Course: Sis. Ooi Siew Swan and Bro. Tan Buck Soon
Buddhism Course: Bro Benny Liow and Bro Tan Buck Soon
*Lunch will be provided
To register: bubs.my/induction-course
Please contact Sis Yee Bing at 012-3150625 or Bro. Russel Gan at 019-2785953 for any enquiries.