We are blessed to have Venerable Luang Ta Siri Indasiri with us through 2 September at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society! We encourage everyone to take this valuable opportunity to participate in the sessions, offer Meal Dana, and cultivate merit together.
Upcoming Schedule of Events
Tuesday, 1 September
8:30 AM — Morning Dhamma Sharing*, followed by Rice Pindacara & Meal Dana
8:00 PM — Evening Chanting, followed by Dhamma Talk* & Forgiveness Ceremony
Wednesday, 2 September
7:30 AM — Morning Dhamma Sharing*, followed by Rice Pindacara & Meal Dana
*All Dhamma sharing and talk sessions will be conducted with dual translation into English and Mandarin.
Meal Dana Opportunities:
Tue, 1 Sep: 8:30 AM
Wed, 2 Sep: 7:30 AMPlease bring food offerings at least 30 minutes before mealtime.
Location: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
For Dana Enquiries:
Sis Emily: +6012-339 9238
Sis YY Kow: +6012-345 3829
Do join us for these remaining sessions and share in the blessings!
Our weekly Tuesday Dhamma sharing sessions with Ven. Ajahn Dton (Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm) will continue throughout September 2026.
Event Details
Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 September 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM [MY/SG]
Platform: Zoom (Online)
How to Join
Zoom Link:tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton
Registration: Complete a one-time registration to access all sessions.
Contact & Inquiries
Bro. Kuan Hong:+6016 228 2017
Bro. Wai Lit:+65 9144 0060
Jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society.
Our weekly online meditation series continues this Wednesday with Devotional Practice (Part 3): Qualities of the Buddha. Join us online as we deepen our practice together under the guidance of Bro. Tan Buck Soon.
Session Details:
Date: 2 September 2026 (Wednesday Night)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Topic: Devotional Practice (Part 3) – Qualities of the Buddha
Facilitator: Bro. Tan Buck Soon
Zoom Link: https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Our youth series continues! Join us at BYX@BUBS for the next round of sessions where we unwind, connect, and dive into real topics with great company.
Event Details:
Target Audience: Young Adults (Ages 18–35)
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: BUBS LG Floor Library
Upcoming Series Schedule:
Sept 3 & 4 (Thurs & Fri)
Thurs: Topic 4 – Decoding the “Always-On” Anxiety
Fri: Chillin’ Fridays (Games & Hangout)
Sept 17 & 18 (Thurs & Fri)
Thurs: Topic 5 – Breaking Up with Imposter Syndrome
Fri: Chillin’ Fridays (Movie Night)
Oct 1 & 2 (Thurs & Fri)
Thurs: Topic 6 – The Art of Falling Forward
Fri: Chillin’ Fridays (Sports & Activities)
New faces are always welcome!. Scan the QR code on the poster to join our WhatsApp group and stay updated. See you there!
We warmly welcome you, your family, and your friends to join our community activities, hear inspiring Dhamma sharing, and offer Dana together. See you there!
We warmly invite everyone to join us this coming Sunday, 6 September 2026, for a morning of practice, reflection, and merit-making with Ven. Ajahn Cagino at Uttama Bodhi Vihara.
Program Lineup:
7:00 AM – Breakfast Dana*
9:00 AM – Morning Puja
9:20 AM – Dhamma Sharing (Mandarin/Cantonese with English translation)
10:30 AM – Lunch Dana*
Please note that all offerings should be vegetarian with no radish, bamboo shoots, pickles, or fermented foods. Please bring your offerings at least 30 minutes before the mealtime.
Dana Enquiries: Contact Sis Emily at +6012-339 9238
Biography
Ven. Ajahn Cagino is a Malaysian-born monk. He was once an internationally acclaimed professional photographer before dedicating his life to the spiritual path. He received his full bhikkhu ordination in 1996. To deepen his practice, he re-ordained at Wat Pah Nanachat in the Ajahn Chah lineage in 2001.
Ven. Ajahn undertook a 4,000-kilometre tudong – a solitary walking pilgrimage – in the rugged wilderness of North and Northeast Thailand, using photography to document the daily lives and quiet dignity of forest monks. In 2010, he founded the Dhammagiri Foundation in Mae Hong Son in northern Thailand, a Buddhist children's home that provides Dhamma education for hill tribe children. In 2014, he established Wat Hongson Wanaram, which is officially recognized as the 302nd branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong (Ajahn Chah’s monastery).
This Thursday is New Moon Uposatha Day! Join us at Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Puja and chanting as we gather to purify the mind, deepen our practice, and cultivate merits together.
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Programme Lineup:
8:00 PM – Puja
8:30 PM – Paritta Chanting (Led by Invited Monastics)
9:20 PM – Dedication & Sharing of Merits
9:30 PM – Adhiṭṭhāna & End
Bring smiles, love, and compassion to elders and families in our community! Join the BUBS Food Aid Program on Saturday, 19 September 2026—we are seeking passionate volunteers and generous donors to support our upcoming distribution efforts.
How You Can Help:
Cook and Deliver: Prepare home-cooked meals and/or provide transport to the homes.
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Donate: Contribute toward dry goods and essentials.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid
Spread the Word: Share this post with your family and friends
Contact: Sis Melissa (019 - 6688112)
Brighten your path to good health, happiness, and prosperity, or honour the memory of a loved one by sponsoring a light offering at Uttama Bodhi Vihara. 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/offerings2026
Fee: RM 10 per light
RM 8 per light for 12 or more lights
For more information or assistance, feel free to contact Bro. Pierre Chuah at 011-2800 8000.
Our weekly Tuesday Dhamma sharing sessions with Ven. Ajahn Dton (Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm) will continue throughout September 2026.
Event Details
Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 September 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM [MY/SG]
Platform: Zoom (Online)
How to Join
Zoom Link:tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton
Registration: Complete a one-time registration to access all sessions.
Contact & Inquiries
Bro. Kuan Hong:+6016 228 2017
Bro. Wai Lit:+65 9144 0060
Jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society.
Our weekly online meditation series continues this Wednesday with Devotional Practice (Part 3): Qualities of the Buddha. Join us online as we deepen our practice together under the guidance of Bro. Tan Buck Soon.
Session Details:
Date: 2 September 2026 (Wednesday Night)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Topic: Devotional Practice (Part 3) – Qualities of the Buddha
Facilitator: Bro. Tan Buck Soon
Zoom Link: https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Bring smiles, love, and compassion to elders and families in our community! Join the BUBS Food Aid Program on Saturday, 19 September 2026—we are seeking passionate volunteers and generous donors to support our upcoming distribution efforts.
How You Can Help:
Cook and Deliver: Prepare home-cooked meals and/or provide transport to the homes.
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Donate: Contribute toward dry goods and essentials.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid
Spread the Word: Share this post with your family and friends
Contact: Sis Melissa (019 - 6688112)
On 9 Aug 2026, Dr Wong Teck Wee explores how to navigate life's inevitable crises by applying Practical Dhamma and the principles of mindfulness. He defines a crisis as a destabilising turning point that disrupts our sense of control, yet suggests these challenges can be transformed into opportunities for resilience and growth through spiritual tools. Central to this journey is the Satipaṭṭhāna practice, which involves the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—observing the body, feelings, mind, and mental patterns to create a necessary gap between a stimulus and our reaction. By investigating the Three Marks of Existence—impermanence, suffering, and non-self—practitioners learn that difficult emotions like anger or worry are merely conditioned phenomena rather than permanent identities. Ultimately, Dr. Wong advocates for the Noble Eightfold Path as a practical "prescription" to move from an unconscious, automatic life toward a state of equanimity and freedom mirrored by the enlightened Arahant.
On 2 Aug 2026, Prof. Ewe explores the interplay between human neurology and artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on how tools like ChatGPT impact cognitive development. While the human brain possesses remarkable neuroplasticity through trillions of neural connections, research suggests that over-reliance on automated text generation can lead to reduced brain engagement and weakened critical thinking skills. Comparative studies indicate that individuals who rely solely on their own mental faculties demonstrate higher neural connectivity and superior long-term performance in creative and semantic tasks. Furthermore, Prof. Ewe highlights that mental focus is a key component of well-being, as a wandering mind is often linked to decreased happiness. Ultimately, he underscores the necessity of ethical education and lifelong learning to maintain human intelligence and wisdom in an increasingly automated world.
On 26 Jul 2026, Ajahn Noom gave a Dhamma talk exploring the nature of suffering and the importance of positive perception in Buddhist practice. The teaching differentiates between the universal, unavoidable characteristics of impermanence and the mental anguish described in the Four Noble Truths, which stems from a refusal to accept reality. Using various parables—such as an injured king and a girl with a disability—the speaker illustrates how a positive mindset can transform one's experience of hardship. He encourages the audience to stop focusing on personal deficiencies or the flaws of others and instead recognise the vast "white background" of goodness present in life. Ultimately, Ajahn highlights that while external circumstances are often beyond control, individuals can find lasting happiness by training their minds to accept the world's shifting nature.
Explore an extensive archive of over 2,500 Dhamma talks from Ven. Thanissaro Bhikkhu of the Metta Forest Monastery. Rooted in the Thai Forest Tradition, these insightful 15-minute sessions have been recorded nightly since 2000 and are updated at the start of every month.
Dhamma talks are held following each Puja session every Sunday. Speakers are invited each week to share the Dhamma with members and friends of BUBS. We are blessed to have many Forest Sangha members, locally and overseas offering Dhamma teachings.
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