Our Tuesday evening sessions are continuing! Join us every Tuesday throughout August for more inspiring Dhamma sharings by the esteemed Venerable Ajahn Dton.
When: 18 & 25 August 2026 (Every Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MY/SG time)
Platform: Online via Zoom
(Note: If you haven't registered yet, a one-time registration is required).
Jointly organized by Bandar Utama Buddhist Society & Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha.
Keep your meditation momentum going! Join our mid-week online session this Wednesday evening to clear your mind and anchor yourself in peace.
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Platform: Zoom (Click here to join)https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Evening Programme:
8:00 PM – Chanting
8:05 PM – Devotional Practice
8:25 PM – Guided Meditation Session
9:05 PM – Q&A Session
9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits
9:30 PM – End
We look forward to reconnecting and practicing together!
We warmly invite all devotees to join us for meal dāna offerings to Bhante Guttacita at Uttama Bodhi Vihara.
Schedule:
20 August 2026 (Thursday)
Breakfast: 7:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM
24 August 2026 (Monday)
Breakfast: 9:00 AM
Venue: : Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Important Reminders:
Please bring your food offerings at least 30 minutes before mealtime.
For Dāna enquiries, please contact Sis Emily at +6012-339 9238.
Ever had feedback at work hit a little too hard, or caught yourself getting defensive? Learning how to process constructive criticism without taking a hit to your self-worth is a game-changer for your career and peace of mind.
Join us this Thursday and Friday for our upcoming Life & Adulting sessions as we explore practical mindset shifts to handle workplace feedback with grace and confidence!
Upcoming Sessions This Week:
Thursday, 20 Aug: Life & Adulting (Handling Criticism Without Taking it Personally)
Friday, 21 Aug: Activities & Fellowship (Games, crafts & chill)
Details:
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: BUBS Lower Ground Floor Library
Free admission • All are welcome
Ven. Nyaninda Bhikkhu will guide us in navigating life’s challenges through the timeless teachings of the Buddha. Engage directly with Venerable, ask your questions, and gain meaningful insights to face life’s difficulties with greater clarity and wisdom. Please join us on 23 August for a reflective sharing session.
Programme
9:00 AM – Puja
9:20 AM – Dhamma Sharing & Q&A
11:00 AM – Lunch Dana*
Dana Enquiries: Sis Emily (+6012-339 9238)
*If you wish to offer food, please bring your offerings at least 30 minutes prior to mealtime.
Biography
A graduate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Venerable received his Higher Ordination as a Bhikkhu in 2004. He trained under Pa Auk Sayadaw in the Myanmar Forest Tradition, and spent many years practising in Myanmar, India, Nepal and Germany. Venerable believes in studying the original words of the Buddha according to the system of Listening, Contemplating, Meditating. Venerable is currently the spiritual advisor of Buddhist Missionary Society Youth Section.
Mark your calendars and join us for immense joy, unity and merit-making as we bless Malaysia with peace, harmony, and prosperity!
Event Details
Date: 30 August 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: SJK (C) Tsun Jin, Jln Perwira, Kg Pandan, Kuala Lumpur (For non-Muslims only)
Theme: Understanding Unites, Kindness Blesses
Supporting this meaningful celebration, BUBS is proud to serve as a co-organizer and host the monastics at our center. From accommodation and daily dāna meals (including ṇāmpāna) to local transport and kappiya support, we look forward to caring for the Sangha throughout their stay.
Program Highlights
07:00 AM – Arrival of guests (Free food served)
07:30 AM – Piṇḍapāta (Alms round)
09:00 AM – Merdeka Day Blessings
10:00 AM – Robes Offering
11:00 AM – Serving of Lunch
12:00 PM – Dhamma Talk
01:00 PM – Dedication of Merits
Follow the link below to get real-time updates as we count down to the event! Share this with family and friends to spread the word and rejoice in this meritorious occasion.
Click here to join: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCvJP21Hspoy23Tis2W
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 Tuesday evening sessions are continuing! Join us every Tuesday throughout August for more inspiring Dhamma sharings by the esteemed Venerable Ajahn Dton.
When: 18 & 25 August 2026 (Every Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MY/SG time)
Platform: Online via Zoom
(Note: If you haven't registered yet, a one-time registration is required).
Jointly organized by Bandar Utama Buddhist Society & Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha.
Keep your meditation momentum going! Join our mid-week online session this Wednesday evening to clear your mind and anchor yourself in peace.
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Platform: Zoom (Click here to join)https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Evening Programme:
8:00 PM – Chanting
8:05 PM – Devotional Practice
8:25 PM – Guided Meditation Session
9:05 PM – Q&A Session
9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits
9:30 PM – End
We look forward to reconnecting and practicing together!
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.
Religious activities and announcements posted are strictly for non-Muslims only.
