After our short break, we are happy to welcome everyone back to our Weekly Online Meditation Session. Join Bro. Tan Buck Soon as he guides us in meditation and explores the concept of "Making Aspiration"—clarifying our spiritual intentions and goals.
Session Details:
Date: 4 November 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Access Link: bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, all are welcome to join from the comfort of home. See you on Zoom!
We’re excited to bring you BYX @ BUBS — a space to unwind, connect with friends and enjoy meaningful conversations!
Join us for our upcoming sessions:
5 November (Thursday)
Navigating Difficult Conversations
6 November (Friday – Chillin’ Fridays)
Calling All Movie Buffs!
Come hang out with fellow movie lovers and enjoy a fun evening together.
Time: 8.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Venue: BUBS LG Floor Library
For: Young adults aged 18–35
New faces are always welcome, so bring along your friends and come join the fun!
Scan the QR code on the attached poster to join our WhatsApp group, or call Weng at 017-878 7118 for more information.
Hope to see you there!
Sunday Puja & Dhamma Reflections continue during the Dhamma School holidays. Starting 8 November, we will be bringing you a specially curated series of recorded Dhamma talks by renowned monastic and lay teachers every Sunday. For the inaugural session, we are delighted to share a Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali. We warmly welcome you to join us every Sunday morning on this journey of devotion, learning, and reflection.
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Biography
Ajahn Brahmali was ordained as a Bhikkhu in 1996, with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor. He currently resides at Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia. Ajahn Brahmali’s clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha easily accessible to all. Due to the growing interest in his talks and Sutta retreats, Ajahn has travelled to many countries—including Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia—to share the words of the Buddha.
Join us at Uttama Bodhi Vihara as we observe Uposatha Day under the light of the full moon. Let us gather to cultivate mindfulness, chant together, and dedicate merits to all beings.
Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Time: 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Location: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Programme Details:
8.00 pm - Puja
8.30 pm - Paritta Chanting Led by Invited Monastics
9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits
9.30 pm - Adhiṭṭhāna and End
Reminder: Registration Closes 1 November
Register Now: Scan the QR code in the poster above or click https://bubs.my/Kathina-Fellowship
Join us for a meaningful day of devotion, fellowship, and discovery! We invite members and friends to participate in our upcoming day trip as we celebrate the Kathina at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul and enjoy a wonderful outing together.
Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Gathering Time: Starts at 6:15 AM
Departure Location: Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS)
Event Highlights: • Kathina at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul • Fellowship Lunch • Royal Selangor Pewter Visit
Participation Fees & Offerings:
• Participation Fees (Inclusive of Bus & Lunch) : Adults: RM70 per person & Children (17 years and below): RM30 per person
• Kathina Offerings: Monk’s Robe (RM100) - Please contact Sis Emily at 012 3399238 for group arrangements
• Optional Kids Workshop: RM80 per pax at Royal Selangor Pewter (Self-funded)
Closing Date: 1st November 2026
Or once all 40 seats are taken
Transportation Schedule:
• 6:15 AM: Gather at BUBS
• 6:30 AM: Bus departs from BUBS
• 7:00 AM: Expected arrival at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul
Enquiries: Sis Aniqca at 012-368 0663
Let us gather in Dhamma and fellowship.
Be part of the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society effort on Saturday, 21 November 2026, as we come together to share love, care, and essential support with our community
We are looking for passionate volunteers and generous donors for our upcoming distribution efforts!
Here is how you can get involved and make a difference:
1. Cook and Deliver
Help prepare home-cooked meals and/or provide transport to deliver them directly to homes.
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
2. Donate Essentials
Contribute to purchasing dry goods and daily essential items.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid (or scan the QR code on the poster to make your contribution!)
3. Spread the Word
Share this post with your family and friends. Your generosity and kindness will bring warm meals and bright smiles to our elders and those in need.
For inquiries or to sign up, contact: Sis Melissa: 019-6688112
Come together with the BUBS community to chant and spread loving-kindness to all beings during our designated session in this 24-hour event
Location: Samadhi Vihara, Shah Alam
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Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
BUBS Chanting Slot: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Travel & Event Schedule:
• 3:45 PM: Meet at BUBS
• 4:15 PM: Convoy departs from BUBS
• 5:00 PM: Registration & refreshments at Samadhi Vihara
• 5:45 PM: Enter the Chanting Hall
• 6:00 PM: BUBS Metta Chanting Slot Begins
• 7:00 PM: Dedication of Merit
You are welcome to join our convoy or meet directly at Samadhi Vihara at 5:00 pm
Enquiries: Sis Poon @ +6012-303 9138
Take time to still your mind and deepen your Dhamma practice. Join us for a 5-day meditation retreat led by Ven. Ajahn Golf (Abbot of Wat Pa Anuttaro) at Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)!
Retreat Details:
When: 19–23 Dec 2026 (Sat–Wed)
Check-in: 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) at 7:00 AM
Where: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Languages: English translation by Ajahn Sudhammo. Mandarin translation also available
Enquiries: please email retreat@bubs.my
Sign up today: https://bubs.my/AjahnGolf_Dec2026Retreat
Seats are limited! Registration closes on 30 November 2026 or upon reaching capacity.
Retreat is FOC. Donations are welcome.
Looking for a deeply meaningful way to close the year and welcome 2027? 🌿✨
Join us on a meaningful 9D/8N Northeastern (Isan) Thailand Spiritual Journey as we travel across eight provinces to pay respects to senior Kruba Ajahns (revered teachers) of the Thai Forest Tradition.
Important Dates & Registration
Registration Deadline: 28 September 2026
How to Register: Scan the QR code in the poster or click https://forms.gle/4zyiAMb7hD8bu9tSA
Trip Details
Dates: 25 December 2026 – 2 January 2027
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Route (8 Provinces): Ubon Ratchathani ➔ Yasothon ➔ Mukdahan ➔ Sakon Nakhon ➔ Nakhon Phanom ➔ Bueng Kan ➔ Nong Khai ➔ Udon Thani
Special Highlight: Opening Ceremony of the Uposatha Hall at Wat Pa Nong Kung (LP Thawin) Monasteries We Plan to Visit
Wat Pa Nong Kung (Luang Por Thawin)
Wat Pa Pong (Luang Pu Liem)
Wat Tham Sahai Tham Chan Nimit (Luang Pu Chanrien)
Wat Pa Dan Wiwek (Luang Pu Tui)
Wat Pa Sai Ngam (Luang Pu Anek)
Wat Tham Phra Phu Wua (Luang Pu Sathian) (And other great teachers depending on availability/schedule)
Accommodation & Costs
Stay: Primarily at monasteries with basic amenities and simple living conditions.
Cost: Based on actual expenses incurred. A deposit will be collected upon acceptance, with the remaining balance payable during the trip.
For Enquiries
Sis Sharon: +6012-698 5662
Sis Meng Gaik: +6017-363 2332
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.
Be part of the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society effort on Saturday, 21 November 2026, as we come together to share love, care, and essential support with our community
We are looking for passionate volunteers and generous donors for our upcoming distribution efforts!
Here is how you can get involved and make a difference:
1. Cook and Deliver
Help prepare home-cooked meals and/or provide transport to deliver them directly to homes.
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
2. Donate Essentials
Contribute to purchasing dry goods and daily essential items.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid (or scan the QR code on the poster to make your contribution!)
3. Spread the Word
Share this post with your family and friends. Your generosity and kindness will bring warm meals and bright smiles to our elders and those in need.
For inquiries or to sign up, contact: Sis Melissa: 019-6688112
On 18 Oct 2026, Ven. Vimuttadhammika explores the vital connection between wholesome emotions and daily Dharma practice, emphasising how cultivating positive states like loving-kindness, compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness can transform both inner peace and interpersonal relationships. The speaker explains that while unwholesome emotions such as greed, hatred, delusion, and anger create physical tension and hinder clear communication, recognising these sensations allows individuals to release them and open their hearts. Through guided reflection and meditation, practitioners learn to detect constriction in the chest and replace it with emotional balance and warmth. Personal anecdotes, including resolving tensions with his parents prior to ordination and turning an aggressive restaurant manager into a supportive ally, illustrate how maintaining an open, forgiven mindset diffuses conflict. Ultimately, nurturing these emotional qualities creates the mental stability required to deeply understand core Buddhist truths, such as impermanence, through manageable, daily mindfulness habits.
On 13 Oct 2026, Ven. Anuvidita explained the Buddhist concept of the five aggregates, which outline the fundamental reality of human existence. Through a traditional discourse known as the Lump of Foam Sutta, these components are compared to various fragile phenomena to illustrate their transient nature. Specifically, form is likened to river foam, feelings to water bubbles, perceptions to mirages, volitional formations to plantain tree trunks, and consciousness to magical illusions. By carefully investigating these aspects, practitioners can recognise their hollow and insubstantial qualities rather than viewing them as solid or permanent. Ultimately, understanding this illusory framework fosters disenchantment and detachment, leading the mind toward liberation and the cessation of suffering.
On 11 Oct 2026, Bro. Ananda Fong examines the dangers of blindly trusting information encountered on social media, connecting modern digital susceptibility to historical manipulation and the spread of unverified misinformation. He argues that excessive online consumption leads to brain rot, characterized by anxiety, fragmented attention, and diminished intellectual wellbeing. Drawing heavily upon Buddhist teachings, the speaker contrasts passive faith with active scrutiny and verification, emphasizing that individuals should personally test ideas rather than accept them at face value. Furthermore, it highlights that the Dhamma-Vinaya serves as a practical path for self-transformation, promoting mindfulness, moral conduct, and rational investigation over dogma. Ultimately, the discourse encourages people to pause and reflect critically on digital content to protect themselves from psychological distress and digital deception.
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 Sangha members, locally and overseas offering Dhamma teachings as well as lay Dhamma speakers.
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