Dhamma School Holidays

Please note that the Dhamma School will be closed during the year-end break commencing 23 November 2025.

CLASSES will RESUME on 18 January 2026.

We wish all families a safe and peaceful holiday and look forward to welcoming everyone back next year. 

New Student Intake

For NEW student intake in 2026, please submit the new student registration form at the UBV Office and register for the Induction and Buddhism Course in early January 2026.

Forms are available from the office in Uttama Bodhi Vihara (Mondays-Fridays: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm) and from the Sunday Counter (9.30 am - 11.30 am)

Refer to https://bubs.my/dhamma-school for more details on BUBS Dhamma School.

Re-registration for Dhamma School 2026 is now open!

Re-registration for Dhamma School 2026 is now open!
Please complete the form via the link provided to confirm your child’s placement for next year.
https://bubs.my/ds2026
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Your timely response will help us plan effectively. 
For any inquiries, please contact: 

Teacher Pat: 017-873 1002 

Sis. Joanne:  012-375 6480

Sis. Jaime: 012-327 0803

This initiative aims to distribute cooked food and sundries to various charity organisations, 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.

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

Upcoming Monthly Distribution Dates:

• 15 Nov

• 20 Dec

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

Date: 20 Nov 2025 (Thursday)

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by monastics  from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

• 9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

• 9.30 pm - Adhithana and End

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000.

Come as you are, sit with us in stillness.

Let's cultivate the mind together, one breath at a time.

Open to young working adults (ages 25–40).

Fill out the form to secure your spot!

Register here: https://bubs.my/byx/meditation 

For further information, please contact Joe at +6281272001113 or Mabel at +6592276011 (WhatsApp).

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Noom.

Date: 23 November 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9:00 AM - Puja

  9.15 AM - Dhamma Talk

10.00 AM - Offering of Meal Dana

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 20 minutes before the designated mealtime. For more information, please refer to our meal Dana announcement.

For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Victor 017-4399919

Biodata:

Ven. Ajahn Noom is from Wat Tham Thepwachira Dhipadi in Lamphun Province, Thailand, and is currently the Vice Secretary of UBOM (United Buddhist Order of Malaysia).

We warmly encourage members and friends to offer meal dāna to Ven. Ajahn Noom from 23 to 26 November 2025.

- 23 Nov (Sun), 10 am

- 24 Nov (Mon), 10 am

- 25 Nov (Tue), 10 am

- 26 Nov (Wed), 9 am

Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 20 minutes before the designated meal time. 

For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Victor at 017-4399919.

We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Noom will be offering an evening Dhamma talk on 24 November 2025 (Monday).

24 Nov (Monday) program:

8.00 pm - Group Chanting 

8.40 pm - Dhamma Talk

9.40 pm - End of session

Everyone is warmly encouraged to join us for the talk at Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. We look forward to your support and participation. Please bring along your family and friends!

We are pleased to announce the following meal dana opportunities:

Ven Ajahn Thanissaro, Ven. Chao Khun Keng & Bhikkhu Sangha as follows:

5 & 7 December (Fri & Sun)  

• 7 am - Breakfast Dana 

•  11 am - Lunch Dana

6 December (Sat)

• 7 am - Breakfast Dana 

•  10 am - Rice Pindacara followed by lunch dana

Please bring your cooked food, dessert and fruits, 20 minutes before the designated mealtime.

For further info, please contact Sis ST: 012-331 3171.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro will be offering evening Dhamma Talks on 5 & 6 December 2025 (Friday & Saturday). 

Time & Program:

8.00 pm - Puja

8.15 pm - Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro 

9.30  pm - End of session 

You are encouraged to join us for the talk at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. 

We look forward to your participation. You are welcome to bring your family and friends.

For details, please contact Sis. ST at 012-3313171.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro.

Date: 7 December 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 9:00 AM - Puja

            9.15 AM - Dhamma Talk and Q & A

          11.00 AM - Lunch Dana

Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 30 minutes before the designated mealtime to the LG floor. 

For additional info, please contact Sis ST: 012-331 3171

Biodata:

Venerable Ajahn Geoff Ṭhānissaro was born in America in 1949 and grew up in rural New York and Virginia. After graduating from Oberlin College in 1971 with a degree in European Intellectual History, he travelled to Thailand, where he studied meditation under Ven. Ajahn Fuang Jotiko (student of the late Ajaan Lee). He is the primary teacher of Venerable Chao Khun Keng of Santi Forest Monastery in Ulu Tiram. 

Ven. Ajahn Ṭhānissaro was ordained in 1976 and lived at Wat Dhammasathit, and became the attendant monk of Ven. Ajahn Fuang for a few years, where he remained until his teacher’s passing in 1986. Before passing away in 1986, Ven. Ajahn Fuang made it known that he wanted Ven. Ajahn Ṭhānissaro to take over Wat Dhammasathit as its abbot. However, there was no precedent for a Westerner taking over a Thai monastery that had been founded by and for Thai monks, so the position of abbot remained vacant for 5 years.

In 1991, he travelled to the hills of San Diego County, USA, where he helped Ven. Ajahn Suwat Suvaco to establish Metta Forest Monastery. He has been the Abbot of the Monastery since 1993. 

Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro has made significant contributions to the growth of Buddhism and the teachings of the Thai Forest Meditation Tradition by translating many of the teachings of the Kruba Ajahns in Thailand, as well as the Pali Canon, including the translation of The Buddhist Monastic Code, volumes 1 & 2.

We are pleased to announce the following Meal Dana opportunities to Luang Por Sucitto & Ven. Nipako as follows : 

8 December (Mon)

• 7 am  - Breakfast Dana 

11 - 18 December * (Thu to Thu)  

• 7 am - Breakfast Dana 

• 11 am - Lunch Dana

* In conjunction with the 7-Day Meditation Retreat by LP Sucitto. 

Please bring your cooked food, dessert and fruits, 20 minutes before the designated mealtime.

For further information, please contact Sis Emily: 012 339 9238. 

Biodata:

Born in London in 1949, Luang Por Sucitto entered monastic life in Thailand in 1975. He took bhikkhu ordination there in 1976 and returned to Britain in 1978 to train under Luang Por Sumedho in the lineage of the Thai Forest master, Luang Por Chah.

In 1979, Luang Por Sucitto was part of the group of monks that established Cittaviveka, Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in West Sussex, UK. Luang Por was the abbot of Cittaviveka from 1992 till 2014. Presently, Luang Por travels on teaching engagements throughout the world.

We're delighted to announce a special Seven-Day (Stay-In) Meditation Retreat with Luang Por Sucitto, focusing on "Gratitude, Forgiveness & Equanimity - A Mindful Transition into The New Year."

As the year draws to a close, this retreat presents a unique opportunity to engage in mindful reflection and joyful renewal through Buddhist teachings.

• Cultivating Gratitude and Forgiveness: Discover how the blessings of past years can soften your heart with gratefulness and forgiveness.

• Practising Equanimity: Learn to meet life's challenges with calm wisdom and balance, free from attachment and aversion, as you set wise intentions for the years ahead.

This retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice and cultivate inner peace as you approach the end of the year.

Date & Timing:

Check-in: 11 December 2025 (Thursday), 7:00 PM

Check-out: 18 December 2025 (Thursday), 4:00 PM

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Registration:

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot early!

Click here to register: https://bubs.my/retreat-lps 

Important Note:

The closing date for registration is 31 August 2025, or once we reach our optimum number of participants, whichever comes first. Don't miss out!

For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my

We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you.

About Luang Por Sucitto

Born in London in 1949, Luang Por Sucitto entered monastic life in Thailand in 1975. He took bhikkhu ordination there in 1976 and returned to Britain in 1978 to train under Luang Por Sumedho in the lineage of the Thai Forest master, Luang Por Chah.

In 1979, Luang Por Sucitto was part of the group of monks that established Cittaviveka, Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in West Sussex, UK. Luang Por was abbot of Cittaviveka from 1992 till 2014. Presently, Luang Por travels on teaching engagements throughout the world.

Calling all young working adults!

The BUBS Youth eXperience (BYX) is organizing a Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Dhammasiha, Abbot of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia, on Tuesday, 23 Dec 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: Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Time: 7 PM - 8 PM

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

Whether you are navigating stress at work, balancing family responsibilities or simply seeking spiritual support, this session is for you. Let’s come together, explore and learn from each other in a supportive and compassionate environment. 
Kindly register at https://bubs.my/byx/ddvadhammasiha2025

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my

We are pleased to inform you that Venerable Ajahn Kusalo will be facilitating a 1-Day Meditation Retreat. Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.

Date: 25 December 2025 (Thursday)

Check-in: 7.15 am 

Check-out: 5.00 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara  

Register at https://bubs.my/retreat-2025-AJKusalo 

Closing date is 9 Dec 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

Biodata:

Venerable Ajahn Kusalo is a distinguished senior monk in the Thai Forest Tradition. A native of New Zealand, Ajahn Kusalo took full ordination in 1992 under the guidance of Luang Por Sumedho. He has a wealth of experience, having spent six years training at Amaravati Monastery in the UK, and eight years in Canada, where he played a central role in establishing Tisarana Buddhist Monastery near Ottawa.

Ajahn Kusalo returned to his home country to serve as the Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Wellington for over a decade, guiding the monastic community until he retired from that role in 2024. He is known for his deeply practical approach to the Dhamma, emphasizing mindfulness and meditation in everyday life. 

We are delighted to invite you to the Induction and Buddhism Course, designed specifically for BUBS new membership applicants and open to anyone interested in learning more about our community and Buddhism.

Date: 3 Jan 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Bhavana Hall at Uttama Bodhi Vihara

*Lunch will be provided during the event.

To register, please fill in this form: https://bubs.my/induction-course 

For any inquiries, please contact Sis. Yee Bing 012-3150625, or Bro. Russell Gan at 019-2785953.

Enhance your understanding of Buddhism with our insightful afternoon course, open to all who wish to explore the teachings and principles of the Buddhist faith.

Date: 3 Jan 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 1:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Bhavana Hall at Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Speakers: Bro. Tan Buck Soon and Bro. Benny Liow

Join us for an enriching session as we delve into the wisdom and practices of Buddhism. All are welcome!

To register, please fill in this form: https://bubs.my/buddhism-course*

For any inquiries, please contact Bro. Russell Gan at 019-2785953.

*Note: If you have registered for the Induction & Buddhism Course, you do not need to register again for this course.

We warmly invite you to a unique and immersive 5-Day (Non-residential) Sutta Study & Meditation Retreat, designed specifically for experienced as well as novice meditators to unite silent practice with scholarly exploration.

This retreat is not merely an intellectual exercise; it is an opportunity for the Dhamma to breathe life into your meditation, and for your meditation to give experiential truth to the words of the Buddha.

Dates & Timing:

Dates: 21 January 2026 (Wednesday) - 25 January 2026 (Sunday)

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Registration:

Click here to register: https://bubs.my/retreat-catt

Closing Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025 or once we reach our optimum number of participants, whichever comes first. Don't miss out!

For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my

About Venerable Ajahn Cattamalo

Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo is the abbot of Muttodaya Forest Monastery. Born in Germany, he was ordained in the Wat Nong Pa Pong tradition of LP Chah, Northeastern Thailand, in 1988. He spent 7 years in various monasteries throughout Thailand practising and studying with different meditation teachers of the forest tradition. For 13 years, he lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, Australia. For the last 5 years, he was the vice-abbot there, helping Ajahn Brahmavamso. Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo has been with Muttodaya Forest Monastery in Germany since its inception.