In conjunction with our upcoming Kathina trip to Thailand, Uttama Bodhi Buddhist Society (UBBS) warmly invites all members and friends to contribute to a dedicated Kathina fund in support of Ven. Ajahn Golf’s monastery, Wat Pa Anuttaro.
Your generous contributions will go directly towards funding the Kathina offerings as well as supporting the construction of the monastery’s Uposatha Hall.
If you wish to contribute to this meritorious project, kindly make your donation by 3 October 2026 to:
Account Name: Uttama Bodhi Buddhist Society (UBBS)
Bank: Maybank
Account Number: 5127 6362 8260
Reference: VA Golf Kathina
📞 For enquiries, please contact:
Sis Meng Gaik: 017-363 2332
Sis Sharon: +6012 698 5662
Thank you in advance for your support, and generosity.
What are the inspiring qualities of the Sangha, and how can contemplating them support our own practice?
Join Bro. Tan Buck Soon this Wednesday evening as he leads our online meditation session and continues the topic of Devotional Practice (Part 6) - Qualities of the Sangha
📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
💻 Link to join: https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with joy, good food, and great company! Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with fun activities, a potluck-style feast, and a lantern treasure hunt.
🗓️ Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:20 PM
📱 Registration: Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link below to sign up! https://tinyurl.com/2026-mid-autumn-festival
📌 RSVP: Please register by 23 September 2026 to help us with arrangements.
🧺 Potluck: Participants are welcome to bring food or snacks to share!
Program Highlights:
5:00 PM – Welcome & Registration
5:30 PM – Opening Introduction
5:40 PM – Activity 1 (Led by TQ3)
6:10 PM – Dinner Together
7:00 PM – Activity 2 (Led by TQ1)
7:40 PM – Lantern Treasure Hunt (Led by Pre-School teachers & TQ2)
8:20 PM – Supper & Farewell
📞 Enquiries: Contact your respective class teacher or Sis Aniqca at 012-3680663.
How do we incorporate the Buddha's teachings into various aspects of our daily lives? What guidance did the Buddha offer to lay practitioners? Join us to explore how the Buddha's teachings can be practically applied to the realities of everyday life.
Speaker: Datuk Charlie Chia
Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara,
BIOGRAPHY
Datuk Charlie Chia holds a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) from UTM, an LL.B (Honours) from the University of London, and a Certificate in Legal Practice. He has held many leadership roles at various Buddhist organizations, including the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society and the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia. As a well-known lay Dhamma speaker, Datuk Charlie actively shares the Dhamma and leads Dhamma propagation activities.
Looking for a fun way to unwind, meet new friends and enjoy meaningful conversations? Come join us at BYX @ BUBS, where every gathering is an opportunity to connect, laugh and grow together.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS OCTOBER?
1 October | The Art of Failing, Falling Forward
A space to reflect, share and explore how we navigate life's ups and downs — together with fellow young adults.
2 October | Let’s Wing It!
The Game of Extreme Storytelling!
Think fast. Get creative. Tell your story! 🤣
🏆 Who will emerge as the BEST STORYTELLER?
Thursday & Friday Times: 8.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Venue: BUBS LG Floor Library
For: Young Adults aged 18–35
NEW FACES ALWAYS WELCOME!
Bring your friends, your creativity and your best storytelling game. No experience needed — just come as you are!
Scan the QR code on the poster to join our WhatsApp group or contact Bro Weng at 017-878 7118.
Let's create real connections through real conversations. See you there!
#BYXatBUBS #BandarUtamaBuddhistSociety #YoungAdults #LetsWingIt #StorytellingGame #ChillinFridays #NewFacesAlwaysWelcome #RealConnections
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.
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!
Don't miss our upcoming Online Dhamma Sharing with Ven. Ajahn Dton (Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm). Set your reminders for an evening of inspiring teachings!
Please note that there is NO session on 15 September.
Next Session: 22 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM [MY/SG]
Platform: Zoom
Link: tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton (One-time registration accesses all sessions)
Organized jointly by: Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha & Bandar Utama Buddhist Society
📞 Contact for Inquiries:
Bro. Kuan Hong: +6016 228 2017
Bro. Wai Lit: +65 9144 0060
What are the inspiring qualities of the Sangha, and how can contemplating them support our own practice?
Join Bro. Tan Buck Soon this Wednesday evening as he leads our online meditation session and continues the topic of Devotional Practice (Part 6) - Qualities of the Sangha
📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
💻 Link to join: https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
How do we incorporate the Buddha's teachings into various aspects of our daily lives? What guidance did the Buddha offer to lay practitioners? Join us to explore how the Buddha's teachings can be practically applied to the realities of everyday life.
Speaker: Datuk Charlie Chia
Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara,
BIOGRAPHY
Datuk Charlie Chia holds a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) from UTM, an LL.B (Honours) from the University of London, and a Certificate in Legal Practice. He has held many leadership roles at various Buddhist organizations, including the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society and the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia. As a well-known lay Dhamma speaker, Datuk Charlie actively shares the Dhamma and leads Dhamma propagation activities.
Looking for a fun way to unwind, meet new friends and enjoy meaningful conversations? Come join us at BYX @ BUBS, where every gathering is an opportunity to connect, laugh and grow together.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS OCTOBER?
1 October | The Art of Failing, Falling Forward
A space to reflect, share and explore how we navigate life's ups and downs — together with fellow young adults.
2 October | Let’s Wing It!
The Game of Extreme Storytelling!
Think fast. Get creative. Tell your story! 🤣
🏆 Who will emerge as the BEST STORYTELLER?
Thursday & Friday Times: 8.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Venue: BUBS LG Floor Library
For: Young Adults aged 18–35
NEW FACES ALWAYS WELCOME!
Bring your friends, your creativity and your best storytelling game. No experience needed — just come as you are!
Scan the QR code on the poster to join our WhatsApp group or contact Bro Weng at 017-878 7118.
Let's create real connections through real conversations. See you there!
#BYXatBUBS #BandarUtamaBuddhistSociety #YoungAdults #LetsWingIt #StorytellingGame #ChillinFridays #NewFacesAlwaysWelcome #RealConnections
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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