Join us this Tuesday for inspiring Dhamma sharings with Venerable Ajahn Dton. Come recharge your mind and deepen your practice..
When: 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.
Join our Wednesday evening online session to maintain your meditation momentum and bring calm to your week.
Date: Wednesday, 26 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 Part 2 (Qualities of the Buddha)
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!
Join us for Meal Dana as we host visiting monks for Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna 2026 at Uttama Bodhi Vihara. Let us practice mindfulness and share in this wholesome act together.
Dates: 28 & 29 August (Friday & Saturday)
Breakfast Dana: 7:00 AM
Lunch Dana: 11:00 AM
Location: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Important Reminder:
Please bring your food offerings at least 30 minutes before mealtime.
Dana Enquiries: please contact Sis YY Kow @ +6012-345 3829
Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings
Please review the parking map and guidelines before your journey to ensure a smooth arrival!
Recommended Car Park Options:
SRK St. Gabriel / SMK St. Gabriel: Turn right BEFORE approaching SJK (C) Tsun Jin.
Malaysia Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre
Jalan Perwira (in front of the Malaysia Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre): Roadside street parking.
Jalan Perwira (Before SJK (C) Tsun Jin): This street parking area will ONLY be available AFTER the street Pindapata event concludes (estimated around 9:00am).
Important Notice & Reminders:
No public parking inside SJK (C) Tsun Jin (Drop-off inside is for vehicles with special tags only).
Parking at SRK St. Gabriel will be temporarily suspended during the street Pindapata starting at 7:30 AM.
Please follow the instructions of RELA personnel directing traffic along Jalan Perwira.
Supporting this meaningful celebration, Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (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.
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
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
Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings
IMPORTANT INFO:
Getting to Merdeka Blessings 2026 event venue by MRT
Heading to SJK (C) Tsun Jin this 30 August? Here is the route guide via public transport!
Key Info:
Nearest Station: Cochrane MRT
Walk Time: ~15 minutes
Distance: ~1.2 km
Step-by-Step Walking Directions are shared in the attached map.
Quick Walking Guide:
Exit Cochrane MRT (Pintu A) onto Jalan Cochrane (facing MyTOWN Shopping Centre).
Walk northeast along Jalan Cochrane.
Turn left at the Petronas Cochrane Perkasa junction and head north.
Walk straight past SK Cochrane Perkasa & PPR Perkasa Flats (on your left).
At the intersection, cross the main road straight onto Jalan Perwira.
Walk down Jalan Perwira (passing SK Puteri Pandan & SRK St. Gabriel).
Arrive at SJK (C) Tsun Jin on your right!
Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings
IMPORTANT INFO:
Pindapata (Alms-Round) Route & Guidelines
The first major highlight of Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna 2026 is the Pindapata (Alms-Round)! Over 69 Bhikkhus (monks) will participate in this ancient tradition, giving the community a rare opportunity to cultivate generosity.
Pindapata Schedule & Flow:
Start Time: 7:30 AM sharp (beginning near the school main entrance).
Line Up: Please cooperate with the volunteers and line up orderly.
Guidelines: What to Offer
YES — Place into the Alms Bowl:
- Dry, individually-packed food & drinks, Ready-to-eat items such as biscuits, sachet drinks, nuts, cereal packets, etc.
- Health & Wellness: Medicines and health supplements.
- Requisites: Daily necessities such as toiletries.
NO — DO NOT place into the Alms Bowl:
- Cooked Rice or Prepared Cooked Food: Please bring these directly to the FOOD DANA COUNTER instead.
- Raw / Uncooked Food
- Money / Cash (Monks do not accept money in their alms bowls)
Reminder:
If you bring cooked food, please head to the FOOD DANA COUNTER upon arrival so our volunteers can organize it for the monastic meal.
We are honored to host Ven. Luang Ta Siri Indasiri at Uttama Bodhi Vihara from 30 August to 2 September for a series of Dhamma sessions, Chanting, Rice Pindacara & Meal Dana.
Program Schedule:
Sunday, 30 August
• 8:15 PM – Evening Dhamma Talk*
Monday, 31 August
• 8:30 AM – Morning Dhamma Sharing*, followed by Rice Pindacara & Meal Dana
• 8:00 PM – Evening Chanting & Paritta Chanting, followed by Dhamma Talk*
Tuesday, 1 September
• 8:30 AM – Morning Dhamma Sharing*, followed by Rice Pindacara & Meal Dana
• 8:00 PM – Evening Chanting, followed by Dhamma Talk* & Forgiveness Ceremony
(* All Dhamma sharing/talk sessions will have dual translation into English & Mandarin).
Meal Dana Opportunities
Dates: Monday, 31 Aug – Wednesday, 2 Sep at 8:00 AM
Please bring your food offerings at least 30 minutes before mealtime.
Dana Enquiries: Contact Sis Emily @ +6012-339 9238
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Biography
Luang Ta Siri Indasiri is a respected elderly Thai Theravada Buddhist meditation master and dharma teacher residing at Wat Tham Pha Daeng Pha Nimit in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. Born on May 13, 1944, he worked as a school teacher and principal and raised a family before fully dedicating his life to monastic ordination at age 49 in 1993. Luang Ta was connected to Buddhism and meditation early in life as a relative and follower of the revered forest monk Luang Pu Kamdee Paphaso. He took final monastic vows on August 1, 1993, at Wat Tham Phapu, after providing for his wife and children and resigning from his secular career. During his monastic life, he was known for strict ascetic discipline, spending decades focused intensely on meditation and teaching mindfulness.
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 this Tuesday for inspiring Dhamma sharings with Venerable Ajahn Dton. Come recharge your mind and deepen your practice..
When: 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.
Join our Wednesday evening online session to maintain your meditation momentum and bring calm to your week.
Date: Wednesday, 26 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 Part 2 (Qualities of the Buddha)
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.
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