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.

Monthly Distribution Dates:

• 20 Sep

• 18 Oct

• 15 Nov

• 20 Dec

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

Members and friends are encouraged to offer Meal Dana for Luang Por Mahayanno & 5 Bhikkhu Sangha.

Date: 10 Sep 2025 (Wed)

Breakfast Dana: 7 AM

Lunch Dana: 10 AM

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

For additional info on Dana, please contact Sis. Emily at 012-339 9238.

This Sunday's Puja on 14 September 2025 will be followed by a recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by Ven. from Sri Lankan 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.

BUBS is organizing a 2D/1N spiritual and fellowship trip to Santi Forest Monastery, Ulu Tiram, Johor, to participate in their Kathina ceremony.

Details are as follows:

Saturday, 11 October, 7 AM - Gather at UBV Buddhacetiya Hall

Sunday, 12 October, 1 PM - Depart Santi Forest Monastery, Ulu Tiram, back to UBV

Price:

RM300 per adult. 

RM260 per child (4 - 17 years old). Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be no charge for children below 4 years old (sharing bed with parents/guardian).

The above fee covers transportation, insurance, 1-night accommodation, 1 lunch and 1 dinner on 11 October.

Payment of the participation fee is upon confirmation of acceptance. Fees paid are transferable but non-refundable. A detailed itinerary will be given upon payment of fees. The closing date is 25 September or upon reaching our optimum number of participants, whichever is earlier. 

Please register at https://bubs.my/kathina 

Feel free to contact Sis. Lee Sia @ 010-9189 673 for further information.

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.

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 senior monk in The 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 from its inception.