Let us welcome the year of the Snake with the offering of lights wishing continued prosperity, good health and well-being for the happiness of all.

For more details, visit:

https://bubs.my/cny2025

Year 2025 is a significant milestone that marks BUBS’s quarter century of supporting, nurturing and growing the Dhamma for an inspired community in the heart of Petaling Jaya. It is a commemoration of the hard work, dedication, and support that have enabled BUBS to pursue and strengthen this noble spiritual aspiration through the years.

The silver jubilee is a time to reflect on the past challenges that BUBS had faced over the past 25 years and celebrate the present. It is also a time to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our members and friends who have contributed so much to BUBS. We hope this celebration will also serve as a motivation and inspiration for all of us to continue striving for excellence for the wholesome benefit of all.

We invite you to join us in our anniversary celebrations. Listed below is a glimpse of planned events:-

23 February 2025           Soft launch by Ven.Saranankara - Spiritual advisor to BUBS

28 March 2025                 Launching by Ven Chao Khun Keng

29 March 2025                 Dhamma event by Ven Chao Khun Keng

30 March 2025                 One day meditation retreat by Ven Chao Khun Keng

20 September 2025        Anniversary Dinner

Stay tuned for updates on the series of special events lined up - we look forward to celebrating with you!

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.

We invite all members and devotees to join our monthly Food Aid Program where we will distribute cooked food and sundries to charity organizations. You can participate in either the cooking and distribution of meals or both.

Dates

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Sat, 21 June, 2025

Time: 9.30 am

Venue: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Please contact Bro. Teck Seng at 012-302 1183 for the necessary arrangements and details.

Calling all young adults! Join us for a meditation session.

Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/BYXmeditation

For further information, please contact Sis. Mabel at +65 92276011 or Bro. Danny at 012 954 9805.

This Sunday's Puja will be followed by a recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" on  “Why Are We Here” on 19 Jan 2025 from 9 am - 10.30 am. 

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

On the First Day of the Chinese New Year, 29 January 2025 (Wednesday), bring your family and friends and join us to usher in the year of the Snake, starting at 9.00 am.

The programme is as follows:

• 9.00 am - Offering light, incense and flowers

• 9.10 am  - Puja and chanting of Parittas (Auspicious chanting)

• 9.30 am - Dhamma Sharing & Blessing by Venerable from Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, Sentul

• 10.00 am - End

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

BUBS has arranged a series of Dhamma activities in February to commemorate its 25th Anniversary celebration.        

Meal Dana for Ven. Ajahn Nandiyo

Date: 7-10 & 13 February, 2025

Time : 7.00 am & 11.00 am

*(Except for Feb 8 (Sat), only Breakfast Dana at 7 am )

Sunday Dhamma Talk by Ven Ajahn Nandiyo.

Date: 9 February, 2025 (Sunday)

Time : 9.00 am - 11.00 am 

Sunday Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Sunando followed by Meal Dana

Date: 16 February 2025 (Sunday)

Time : 9.00 am - 11.00 am 

Sunday Dhamma Talk by Ven. B. Sri Saranankara followed by Meal Dana

Date: 23 February 2025 (Sunday)

Time : 9.00 am - 11.00 am 

Members and friends are welcome to participate in the events above. For additional information, please contact Sis ST at 012-331 3171.

Members and friends are encouraged to make food Dana offerings on the following days:

Date: Feb 7-10 & 13 (Fri to Mon & Thu )

Time: 7 am Breakfast Dana

11 am Lunch Dana

Date: Feb 8 (Saturday)

Time: 7 am Breakfast Dana

Ven Ajahn Nandiyo is allergic to fish and soy products.

Please bring your cooked food 30 minutes before the designated meal time.

For additional info on the Dana, please contact Sis Emily at 012-3399238.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven Ajahn Nandiyo will be giving a Dhamma Talk at UBV after Sunday Puja.

9.00 am  Puja

9.20 am  Dhamma Sharing 

11.00 am  Anumodana and Lunch Dana

All are encouraged to attend the talk and also bring a cooked dish (vegetarian) for Dana offering. Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to LG floor by 10.30 am. 

*Ven Ajahn Nandiyo is allergic to fish and soy products.

For further information regarding Dana, please contact Sis. Emily at 012 339 9238

Calling all young adults!

BUBS Youth eXperimental (BYX) is organizing a Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Nandiyo, Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Buddhist Monastery, Wellington, New Zealand on Sunday, 9 Feb 2025.

We are excited to invite you to a unique and engaging Dhamma Q & A session, where we’ll delve into the challenges encountered in your daily life. This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and seek guidance rooted in the teachings of the Buddha.

Date: 9 Feb 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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

Register at: https://bubs.my/byx/ddwvan

For more information please email to byx@bubs.my.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven Ajahn Sunando will be giving a Dhamma Talk at UBV after Sunday Puja.

9.00 am Puja

9.20 am Dhamma Sharing with Ven. Ajahn Sunando

11.00 am Anumodana and Lunch Dana

All are encouraged to attend the talk and also bring a cooked dish (vegetarian) for Dana offering. Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to LG floor by 10.30 am. 

For further information regarding Dana, please contact Sis. Emily at 012 339 9238

Calling all young adults - Join Us for an Enlightening Dhamma Dialogue!

Date: 16 February 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Venue: Sangha Dana room, Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara

We are delighted to announce that BUBS Youth eXperimental (BYX) is hosting a special Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Sunando, currently residing at Wat Doi Phra Jow Ton Luang, Chiang Mai where Luang Por Thong Daeng is the abbot.

This session is an interactive Q&A designed to explore the real-life challenges you face every day. This is a unique opportunity to share your experiences, ask your pressing questions, and receive valuable guidance grounded in the timeless teachings of the Buddha.

Don't miss this chance to gain deeper understanding and clarity.

Register at: https://bubs.my/byx/ddwvas

For more information please email to byx@bubs.my.

Calling all Buddhist youth and teens!!

BYX (BUBS Youth eXperimental) is organizing a workshop on Financial Literacy, aimed at introducing the fundamentals of financial literacy to young working adults, undergraduates and teens.  This full-day workshop will have both theoretical learning and hands-on application opportunities so participants get practical in managing their wealth and finances. 

This workshop will be facilitated by Sister Linnet Lee, a Licensed Financial Planner, and Dr. Aizat Alam, a Senior Lecturer in Universiti Malaya.

Seats are limited, kindly register early to secure a place:

Date: 1 March  2025 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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

Registration link: https://bubs.my/byx-workshop

We will be joining Ajahn Saddha Yong Jun this March to pay respect to two very senior Thai Forest monks in Roi Et and in Petchaburi. We are grateful to Ajahn Saddha for the opportunity of BUBS to join him. Tan Ajahn will be leading the trip in MANDARIN.

1.⁠ ⁠Wat Pa Kung, Roi Et – Luang Pu Thong In, the abbot, who visited BUBS on 10 January, will be celebrating his 88 year-old birthday.

Spend 2 nights in the temple to experience a simple lifestyle. Opportunity to offer alms, listen to Dhamma talks, meditation.

2.⁠ ⁠Visit nearby monasteries in Roi Et

3.⁠ ⁠Wat Sanam Phram, Petchaburi – Chao Khun Petch (90 years old)

Closing Date:

22 January or upon reaching the required number

Please act fast. Limited space. Register your interest at https://bubs.my/ubbs-trip 

Further information will be provided after registration. For enquiries please email ubbstrip@gmail.com, or contact Sis Sharon at 012-698 5662.