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.

Tuesday Online Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Dton (Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm)

Dates: 31 March 2026

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (MY/SG time)

One-time registration to access all Zoom sessions

tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton

This event is jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG), Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY) and Cetiya Panna Sikkha (ID).

For further information, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

You are welcome to offer meal dana on 31 March (Tue) at 10am.

Please bring your food 30 minutes before the designated mealtime.

 For additional info on the meal dana, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

We are pleased to announce that Luang Por Sophon Opaso of the Ajahn Chah lineage in Thailand will be sharing the Dhamma with us on 30 March (Monday). 

Programme

8:00 pm - Puja

8:15 pm - Dhamma sharing in Thai (translation into English by Ven. Ajahn Teh), with Q&A

9:30 pm - End

You are warmly invited to attend the talk at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. We look forward to sharing this rare occasion with you and your family & friends. For details, please contact Sis. ST at +6012-3313171.

Biography

Luang Por Sophon is currently the Abbot of Wat Bueng Latthiwan in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Known for his serene presence, Luang Por is 81 years old with 58 vassas. Luang Por went forth into monastic life out of gratitude to his late parents. He travelled and lived in Wat Nong Pah Pong with Luang Por Chah before Luang Por Chah sent him to set up Wat Bueng Latthiwan, which is the 20th branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong. As a monastic trained in the Luang Por Chah tradition, Luang Por Sophon emphasizes cultivating virtue and focusing on the practical application of the Dhamma.

Join online at https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

Programme:

• 8:00 pm - Chanting

• 8:05 pm - Dhamma Sharing on “The Four Noble Truths (Part 4)"

• 8:25 pm - Meditation

• 9:05 pm - Q&A

• 9:25 pm - Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 pm - End

For further information, please email dhammaduta@bubs.my

Programme

8:00 pm - Puja

8:15 pm - Itipiso chanting (x108)

9:25 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

9:30 pm - End

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at +6011-2800 8000.

BUBS is organising a Cheng Beng Dana and Blessing on 5 April 2026. Monastics from Sentul Buddhist Temple will visit UBV to give a short Dhamma talk on the significance of offering Dana during the Cheng Beng period.

The talk and blessing will be held in the Buddhacetiya Hall at 9:00 am, followed by Dana at 10:00 am in the Sangha Dana room.

Programme

9:00 am - Puja

9:20 am - Dhamma Talk

9:45 am - Pali Chanting

10:00 am - Offering Dana

10:20 am - Transference of Merits

Members and friends are encouraged to attend the talk and blessing, and to participate in the Dana by bringing a cooked dish, fruits or desserts to share during the community lunch.

Please bring your food to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. 

For further information, please contact Sis Pat at +6017-873 1002

We are pleased to announce that Luang Por Thawin and Luang Por Sathian will be facilitating a 1-Day Meditation Retreat, with Venerable Ajah Dton serving as the English translator. Members and friends are warmly encouraged to participate.

Retreat Details

Date: 9 May 2026 (Saturday)

Check-in:‍ ‍7:15 am

Check-out:‍ ‍5:00 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Registration: www.bubs.my/retreat-2026-LPThawin&LPSathian  

(registration closes on 25 April 2026 or once maximum capacity is reached)

Retreat is offered free of charge, but donations are appreciated.

For further information, please email retreat@bubs.my or contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

BIOGRAPHY

Luang Por Thawin Thavaro 

Abbot of Wat Pa Nong Kung

Luang Por Thawin was ordained on 23 June 1984 and trained in the Forest Tradition lineage of Luang Pu Chah. He practised at Wat Nong Pah Pong under the guidance of Luang Por Liem and had the rare opportunity to personally attend to Luang Pu Chah on several occasions, gaining profound inspiration from the great master. Luang Por Thawin deepened his practice through training in various forest monasteries across Thailand, including Wat Pa Bodhiyana and other renowned meditation centres. 

In 1998, he was entrusted by Luang Por Liem to establish a new monastic residence, which later developed into Wat Pa Nong Kung. He holds several important ecclesiastical appointments, including Sub-district Head Monk (2022), Personal staff member of Luang Por Liem (2024), receiving the title Phra Khru Vinaithorn Thawin Thavaro, Appointed Preceptor (Upajjhaya) in 2025.

Luang Por Sathian Kantasilo

Abbot of Wat Non Samroeng 

Luang Por Sathian received full ordination on 8 July 1984 in Wat Nong Pah Pong. He spent his early years diligently studying the Dhamma and Vinaya while cultivating meditation practice within the Forest Tradition of Luang Pu Chah.

Throughout his training, he practised in several forest monasteries, including Wat Pa Bodhinyana and Wat Phu Tham Chang, deepening his meditation under respected teachers. He later returned to Wat Nong Pah Pong to continue his practice within the core monastic community. In his tenth year as a monk, Luang Por Sathian was entrusted by Luang Por Liem with the responsibility of developing Wat Pa Dong Mueang Sai in Sisaket Province, where he served for seven years. He was subsequently appointed as the Acting Abbot of Wat Non Samroeng and in 2006, he was formally installed as Abbot.

Luang Por Sathian had the rare opportunity to serve as a personal attendant to Luang Pu Chah. In recognition of his dedication and service, he was awarded the Royal Ecclesiastical Title Phra Khru Sathit Udomkhun in 2012. He is widely respected for his humility, composure and strict adherence to monastic discipline. Known as a monk of few words, he exemplifies calmness, integrity and unwavering respect for his teachers.

We warmly invite you to join us this October/November for a meaningful Kathina and spiritual journey to Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu & Kalasin. This special trip allows us to participate in Kathina ceremonies at three revered forest monasteries, offering an opportunity to cultivate generosity, gratitude and spiritual friendship.

A Special Blessing 

During last year’s Udon Thani trip, BUBS members and friends were blessed with the opportunity to be the Main Kathina Sponsor for 2026 at Wat Pa Anusorn, a forest monastery in Kalasin. This is indeed a rare and joyous opportunity to come together in support of the Sangha.

Kathina Ceremony Schedule
Wat Pa Anuttaro (Ajahn Golf) – 27 October
Wat Pa Anusorn (Luang Pu Pramai) – 31 October
Wat Pa Tham Prathepnimit (Luang Pu Somkiat) – 1 November

All are welcome — sponsors and non-sponsors alike.

Travel Options

• Option 1: 26/10 – 1/11 (Tue – Sun)

• Option 2: 30/10 – 1/11 (Fri – Sun)
  Register your interest at: https://bubs.my/ubbs-trip-udon-thani

Further details will be shared upon registration.

Closing Date: 30 June 2026 or upon reaching the required number of participants.

For Trip Enquiries:

ubbstrip@gmail.com
Sis Sharon: +6012-698 5662
Sis Meng Gaik: +6017-363 2332

For Kathina Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sis Kim Liew: +6012-288 2320