Brighten your path to good health, happiness, and prosperity, or honour the memory of a loved one by sponsoring a light offering at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society. Each offering will illuminate our shrine on Full Moon and New Moon days, symbolising the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha's teachings.

To participate, please submit your order through our online form: https://bubs.my/offerings2025 

COST: RM10 per light

For more information or assistance, feel free to contact Bro. Pierre Chuah at 011-2800 8000.

An Evening of Gratitude and Reflection.

Date: Saturday, 20 September, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm

Venue: Copper Mansion, Petaling Jaya

Donations to defray the cost of the anniversary celebration are most welcome. Please contact Sis. Hoon Eng : +6017-8827199.

To Reserve Your Table:

Bro. Tay +6017-367 4699, Sis. Elaine Tan +6019-226 6788, Sis. Emily Bong +6012-339 9238

or email us at office@bubs.my

Please send payment details and bank-in slip via WhatsApp to +6011-20558873 or email treasury@bubs.my. Join us on this momentous occasion as we celebrate our past and welcome the next chapter of our spiritual journey together.

We are delighted to invite you to join our Monthly Food Aid Program. This initiative aims to distribute cooked food and sundries to various charity organizations, bringing nourishment and joy to those in need.

How You Can Participate:

1. Cooking and Distribution: Help us prepare and distribute meals.

2. Cheering the Elderly: Stay on to cheer and spend time with the elderly, bringing smiles and companionship.

On the 15 March 2025 (Sat), below are the Homes for distributions:

• Home 1: Siri Jayanti Metta Care Center (Mettahome Setapak)

  • Address:No 2 Jalan Perusahaan Satu, Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur

• Home 2: Persatuan Kebajikan Orang-Orang Tua Bahagia Selangor

  • Address:1, Jalan SS1/2 Kg Tunku Petaling Jaya

• Home 3: Persatuan Kebajikan USJ Subang

  • Address:No 32, Jalan USJ 1/4k, USJ Satu, USJ, Subang

Your participation will make a significant difference in the lives of many. We look forward to your support and involvement.

Time: 9.30 am

Venue: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara

For further enquiries, please contact Sis Melissa at 019-6688112

Join online at https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation 

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

8.00 pm: Chanting

8.05 pm: Dhamma sharing on “Mangala Sutta (Part 10) - Discourse on Blessings ”

8.25 pm: Meditation

9.05 pm: Q & A

9.25 pm: Sharing of merits

9.30 pm: End

For further information, please email dhammaduta@bubs.my

1. Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025

Meal Dana for Ven. Ajahn Metiko . 

Breakfast and  lunch dana at 7.00 am n 10.30 am respectively.

2. ⁠Date: Friday, 28 March (6 Bhikkhu Sangha)
Breakfast and  Lunch dana at 7am and 10.30 am respectively

3. Date:  ⁠Saturday, 29 March (25 Bhikkhu Sangha)

Lunch dana at 10.30 am

4. ⁠Date: Sunday, 30 March (20 Bhikkhu Sangha)

Breakfast and Lunch dana at 7am and 10.30 am respectively

5. Date:  Monday, 31 March (8 Bhikkhu Sangha)

Breakfast and lunch dana at 7 am and 10.30 am respectively

6. ⁠Date: Tuesday, 1 April to Thursday, 3 April 2025

 Breakfast and lunch at 7 am and 10.30 am respectively  for Ven Ajahn Mettiko

7. Date:  ⁠Friday, 4 April; Monday, 7 April  to  Wednesday, 9 April 2025 

Meal Dana at 9 am to Ven. Ajahn Cagino and 2 Bhikkhu Sangha (3 Bhikkhu Sangha).

Please note that  Ven. Ajahn Cagino is a Vegetarian.

Please bring your cooked food, cut fruits and desserts 30 mins before the meal dana time.

We are pleased to announce that the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS) 25th Anniversary Celebration will be launched by a 25-member Bhikkhu Sangha, led by Ven. Chao Khun Keng, from 28 March to 30 March 2025 (Friday to Sunday). 

We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone event by offering meal dana, attending the Dhamma talks, and participating in all the activities.  We look forward to your participation in this meritorious celebration. Please  bring your family and friends 

Program 

2.1 Friday, 28 March 2025

Morning 

7.00  AM - Breakfast Dana 

10.30 AM - Lunch Dana

Evening

7.45 PM - Arrival of Devotees

8.00  PM - Request for 3 Refuges and 5 precepts 

8.20 PM to 10.15 PM - Launching & Offering of Lights, Paritta Chanting & Dhamma Talk led by Ven. Chao Khun Keng 

2.2 Saturday, 29 March 2024

Morning 

7.45  AM - Arrival of Devotees and Receiving Dana Food

8.10 AM - Rice pindacara to 25 Bhikkhu Sangha

9.00 AM - 11.30 AM - Offerings,  Dhamma Talk, Paritta Chanting, Sanghika Dana and Community Lunch

Evening

7.45 PM - Arrival of devotees

8.00 PM - 9.45 PM- Evening Dhamma Talk & Circumambulation 

2.3 Sunday, 30 March 2025 (one-day retreat by Ven. Chao Kun Keng)

Morning 

9.00 AM - Dhamma Talk by Ven. Chao Kun Keng (open to the public) 

10.30 AM  - Lunch  Dana and Community Lunch

2.4 Meal Dana on 28, 29 and 30 March 

Devotees are encouraged to offer dana on 28, 29 and 30 March 2025 (Friday - Sunday) 

Breakfast Dana @ 7.00 AM - please contact Sis YY Kow (012-3453829).

Lunch Dana @ 10.30 am - please contact Sis Emily Bong (012-3399238) or Sis ST (012-3313171).

***Please join us for community lunch after the offering and share in the spirit of giving by helping with the cleaning up after the meals.

2.5 Donation for Allowable Sangha Requisites

If you wish to contribute towards the Sangha requisites and wish to have a tax-exempt receipt for the donation, please pay at the counter or the office and request a TE receipt.

For inquiries please contact: Sis Sharon Soon (012-6985662).

Explore Life’s Challenges with Dhamma Guidance

The BUBS Youth eXperimental (BYX) warmly invites you to a captivating Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh).

This is more than just a session—it's an interactive Q&A that delves into your daily challenges. Share your experiences, ask profound questions and gain insightful advice rooted in the Buddha's timeless teachings.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and achieve clarity.

Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025

Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue: Sangha Dana Room, Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Registration Link: https://bubs.my/byx/ddvakittisobhano

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my.

Biodata:

Born and bred in Penang, Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh) was first introduced to Theravada Buddhism in his early teens and his interest and practice of the dhamma steadfastly progressed into adulthood. Finding his true calling, he decided to give up his career as an engineer to go forth.

On 13 June 2005, he was ordained in the Dhammayut Thai forest tradition in the Province of Chiangrai, Thailand. He has spent the past 14 years in the deep forest of Omkoi in northern Thailand, supported by a nearby tribal village for his basic living needs.

A very good practising monk of the Thai forest tradition, Ven. Ajahn came back to Malaysia 3 years ago when his dad was not well. Ven. Ajahn has been sharing the Dhamma to promote better understanding and inspire faith to walk the Path that leads to liberation.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Chao Khun Keng, Abbot of Santi Forest, Ulu Tiram, Johor will be facilitating a One-Day Meditation Retreat in conjunction with BUBS 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.

Date: 30 March 2025 (Sunday)

Check-in: 7.15 am

Check-out: 5.00 pm

Venue : Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Register at www.bubs.my/retreat-2025-CKK

Closing date is 25 March 2025 or upon reaching our optimum number of participants, whichever is earlier. No fees charged. Donations are encouraged.

For further information, please email retreat@bubs.my or contact Sis ST at 012-331 3171

*Ven Chao Khun Keng Khemako, born in 1964 in Singapore, is a monk of the Thai Forest Tradition. He was ordained in 1987 under the recommendation of Ajahn Thanissaro. One of his main teachers was Luang Pu Jiak Cundo, the first generation of Ajahn Mun disciples. He received the title of Chao Khun in 2013. Currently, Chao Khun Keng is the Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery (JB), the Abbot of a hill-tribes forest monastery in Om Koi, Chiangmai, President of Palelai Buddhist Temple (Singapore) and Religious Advisor to various Buddhist organizations worldwide.*

In conjunction with our 25th anniversary celebration and the one-day retreat by Ven. Chao Kun Keng, we are pleased to inform you that Ven. Chao Khun Keng will be giving a Dhamma Talk at 9.00 am, which is open to the public.

All are encouraged to attend the talk and bring a cooked dish for the offering of lunch Dana. Please bring your cooked food, fruits, or desserts to the LG floor by 10.00 am.

For further information, please contact Sis. ST: 012-3313171.

Biodata:

Ven. Chao Khun Keng Khemako, born in 1964 in Singapore, is a monk of the Thai Forest Tradition. He was ordained in 1987 under the recommendation of Ajahn Thanissaro. One of his main teachers was Luang Pu Jiak Cundo, of the first generation of Ajahn Mun disciples. He received the title of Chao Khun in 2013. Currently, Chao Khun Keng is the Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery (JB); the Abbot of a hill-tribe forest monastery in Om Koi, Chiangmai; President of Palelai Buddhist Temple (Singapore); and Religious Advisor to various Buddhist organizations worldwide.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Sugatawamsa Thera will be giving an Evening Dhamma Talk on 3 April 2025.

Time:

8.00 pm - Puja

8.15 pm - Dhamma Talk by Ven. Sugatawamsa Thera

9.30 pm - Q & A

9.45 pm - End

For further information, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

Biography:

Venerable Digana Sugatavaṁsa Thero was born on November 16, 1981, in Sri Lanka. At the age of 16, he entered the order of Buddhist monks as a novice at the prestigious Galduwa Sri Kalyani Yogasramaya Monastery, in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka under the preceptorship of Most. Venerable Kadawadduwe Sri Jinawansa Maha Thero and Most.Venerable Na-Uyane Ariyadhamma Maha Thero.

He received his higher ordination at the age of 20 and later reaffirmed his commitment by re-taking higher ordination on January 20, 2006, under the guidance of Ven. Devagoda Mangala Maha Thero and Ven. Na-Uyane Ariyadhamma Maha Thero.

Bhante has studied under many famous scholar monks in Sri Lanka and has gained proficiency in Vinaya (Monastic Discipline), Pali Language, and Abhidhamma. He has received the titles “Vinaya Visarada” (Expert in Vinaya) “ Abhidhamma Visarada” (Expert in Abhidhamma) and “Tripitakacariya” (Proficiency in all three baskets of the Pali Canon), from both Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha and the Monk University of Sri Viddyodaya Parivena, Sri Lanka.

Bhante is fluent in Pali, Sinhala, and English. 

Members and friends are invited to attend a Dhamma talk by Ven. U Pannasami and join in the offering of alms round (rice) to members of the Sangha, Samanera, and Samaneri who are participating in the Novitiate Camp jointly organized by Dhamma Earth Club of Malaysia (DECOM) and BUBS. 

Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2025

Program:

9.00 am - Request for 3 Refuges and 5 Precepts

9.10 am - Dhamma Talk by Ven. U Pannasami (in Mandarin with English translation)

10.00 am - Offering of allowable requisites

10.30 am - Rice Pindacāra

11.00 am -  Meal offering (vegetarian) 

11.30 am - Community Lunch

For Dana coordination, please contact Sis. Emily Bong: 012-3399238.

BYX is organizing a workshop to help young working adults with their submission of the 2024 LHDN income tax returns. If you are new to submitting your tax return or need a quick refresher, come to this 90-minute introduction/re-introduction!

Date: 12 April 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Venue: BUBS Meeting Room, Lower Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Register Online: https://bubs.my/byx/lhdn2024workshop
Seats are limited to the first 20; kindly register early to secure a seat FAST.

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my.