Join us as we continue our weekly Tuesday Online Dhamma Sharing guided by Ven. Ajahn Dton, Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm. Take this opportunity to deepen your Dhamma practice and cultivate mindfulness throughout the rest of the month.Upcoming Sessions
Dates: September 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 (Every Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MY/SG time)
Platform: Zoom
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDtonA one-time registration gives you access to all remaining sessions!
Contact Persons: Bro. Kuan Hong: +6016 228 2017 or Bro. Wai Lit: +65 9144 0060Jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha & Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS).
Looking for a space to relax, make new friends, and dive into real conversations? While our Sept 3 & 4 sessions are officially wrapped up, BYX@BUBS is keeping the good vibes going! Join us for our remaining September and October gatherings—featuring insightful topic nights and a relaxed Friday movie night!
Upcoming Sessions:
Sept 17 & 18:Topic 5: Breaking Up with Imposter Syndrome + Movie Night
Oct 1 & 2:Topic 6: The Art of Falling Forward + Chillin' Friday
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: BUBS LG Floor Library
Age Group: Young Adults (18–35)
New faces are always welcome! Scan the QR code in the image to join our WhatsApp group and stay updated. See you there!
Take a mid-week break to ground your mind and reflect. Join us for our weekly Online Meditation Session as we explore Devotional Practice (Part 4): Qualities of the Dhamma, facilitated by Bro. Tan Buck Soon.
Session Details
Date: 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
All are welcome to join online!
This Thursday is New Moon Uposatha Day! Join us at Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Puja and chanting as we gather to purify the mind, deepen our practice, and cultivate merits together.
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Programme Lineup:
8:00 PM – Puja
8:30 PM – Paritta Chanting (Led by Invited Monastics)
9:20 PM – Dedication & Sharing of Merits
9:30 PM – Adhiṭṭhāna & End
What lies at the root of disagreements, quarrels, and conflicts?Drawing on the teachings of the Buddha, Bhante Dr. Chandima will explore the causes and conditions that give rise to conflict, as well as the path toward its cessation. Join us for an insightful reflection on how we can cultivate greater harmony and learn to live with less conflict in our relationships and communities.
We warmly invite everyone to join us this coming Sunday for a morning of practice, reflection, and merit-making at Uttama Bodhi Vihara.
Program Lineup:
8:00 AM – Breakfast Dana*
9:00 AM – Morning Puja
9:20 AM – Dhamma Sharing on Winning without Fighting
11:00 AM – Lunch Dana*
Please bring your offerings at least 30 minutes before the mealtime.
Dana Enquiries: Contact Sis Emily at +6012-339 9238
Biography
Bhante Dr. Chandima was a Professor of Buddhist Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.
His recent peer-reviewed article, “Socrates and Early Buddhist Medical Ethics: Foundations of Moral Reasoning in the Care of the Body and Mind” (2025), was published in Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture of Ateneo de Manila University. He also presented his latest research at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) in Boston, USA, in a paper titled “Custodians Without Ordination: The Ganinnānse Tradition and Monastic Succession in Seventeenth-Century Sri Lanka.”
Bring smiles, love, and compassion to elders and families in our community! Join the BUBS Food Aid Program on Saturday, 19 September 2026—we are seeking passionate volunteers and generous donors to support our upcoming distribution efforts.
How You Can Help:
Cook and Deliver: Prepare home-cooked meals and/or provide transport to the homes.
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Donate: Contribute toward dry goods and essentials.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid
Spread the Word: Share this post with your family and friends
Contact: Sis Melissa (019 - 6688112)
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.
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.
Important Dates & Registration
Registration Deadline: 21 September 2026
How to Register: Scan the QR code in the poster to sign up!
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.
Join us as we continue our weekly Tuesday Online Dhamma Sharing guided by Ven. Ajahn Dton, Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm. Take this opportunity to deepen your Dhamma practice and cultivate mindfulness throughout the rest of the month.Upcoming Sessions
Dates: September 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 (Every Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MY/SG time)
Platform: Zoom
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDtonA one-time registration gives you access to all remaining sessions!
Contact Persons: Bro. Kuan Hong: +6016 228 2017 or Bro. Wai Lit: +65 9144 0060Jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha & Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS).
Take a mid-week break to ground your mind and reflect. Join us for our weekly Online Meditation Session as we explore Devotional Practice (Part 4): Qualities of the Dhamma, facilitated by Bro. Tan Buck Soon.
Session Details
Date: 9 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
All are welcome to join online!
Bring smiles, love, and compassion to elders and families in our community! Join the BUBS Food Aid Program on Saturday, 19 September 2026—we are seeking passionate volunteers and generous donors to support our upcoming distribution efforts.
How You Can Help:
Cook and Deliver: Prepare home-cooked meals and/or provide transport to the homes.
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Donate: Contribute toward dry goods and essentials.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid
Spread the Word: Share this post with your family and friends
Contact: Sis Melissa (019 - 6688112)
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.
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