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 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 “Noble Eightfold Path - Right Thought"

• 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
8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by monastics from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple
9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits
9.30 pm - Adhiṭṭhāna and End

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

Join us in spreading love and compassion to those who need a helping hand. We are looking for volunteers and donors for our upcoming distribution this Saturday.

How You Can Help

Cook & Deliver: Prepare home-cooked meals or help with transport to the homes.

Donate: Contribute to dry goods & essentials.

Bank: RHB 2121-7000-0189-97

Reference: MonthlyFoodAid

Homes We are Supporting in April

* Pertubuhan Kebajikan Orang Tua Xiao Xin (Seri Kembangan)

* Pertubuhan Kebajikan USJ Subang

* Yi Xing USJ Old Folks Home

Additionally, we will be feeding the homeless in the Central Market area.

Your kindness and generosity will bring smiles to those we are reaching out to.

For further information, please contact Sis Melissa at +6019 6688 112.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma sharing by Dato Ir. Ang Choo Hong.

Programme 

9:00 am - Puja

9:25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Life and Death"

10:15 am - Q&A

10:30 am - End

Biography

Dato Ir. Ang Choo Hong is a highly respected figure in Malaysia, renowned for his dual expertise as a professional engineer and a leading Buddhist thought leader. He was attached to the Public Works Department of Malaysia before retiring as its Director. His contribution to the Buddhist community includes serving as the Chairman of Yayasan Belia Buddhist Malaysia (YBBM), Advisor to the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM), Executive Board Member of World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) & Executive Committee Member of the International Network of Engaged Buddhist (INEB) and also as President of the Malaysian Buddhist Research Society at one time. An engaging, bilingual speaker and author of several books on Buddhism, including Dhamma-based Leadership, Dato Ang is a dedicated Dhamma torchbearer known for his extensive efforts in sharing the Dhamma across Malaysia.

We are pleased to announce that Luang Por Thawin and Luang Por Sathian will be facilitating a 1-Day Meditation Retreat, with Venerable Ajahn 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.

The Dhamma School is now accepting registrations for the June 2026 intake. Please register early to secure your spot as spaces are limited. Registration closes on 31 May or once full, whichever is earlier.
Register now using the link below:

https://bubs.my/ds2026 

For any enquiries, please contact: 

• Sis Pat +6017-873 1002

• Sis Jaime +6012-327 0803

• Sis Joanne +6012-375 6480

5 -Day Meditation Retreat with Ven Ajahn Golf from 6-10 Jun 2026 (Sat - Wed)

阿赞高尔夫~ 5日禅修营（2025年 6月6日 - 6月10日, 星期六至星期三）

Translation to Mandarin/ Cantonese by Ven. Ajahn Hei  阿赞稀 华语/奥语 翻译

Retreat details as follows:  禅修营详情如下：

Check-in 报到: Sat, 6 Jun 2026 3:00 pm I 星期六， 6月6日 下午3:00

Check-out 离营: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 5:00 pm I 星期三，6月10日, 下午5:00

Venue 地点: Uttama Bodhi Vihara  八打灵再也萬達鎮佛教會

For registration, please click https://bubs.my/retreat-TAGolf-2026  报名请点击此
Closing date is 18 May 2026 or upon reaching our optimum number of participants.  

截止日期：2026年5月18日，或额满为止。

The retreat is offered free of charge, but donations are encouraged. 

费用： 免费。鼓励随喜捐赠。

Please contact Sis. ST at +6012-3313171 for further information. 

更多信息，请联系 Sis. ST +6012-3313171。

Biography
Born in Bangkok, Ven. Ajahn Golf was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of 20 in the forest tradition of the Dhammayut lineage in Udon Thani Province. Thereafter, he has practised under various meditation masters in Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, and Nong Bua Lamphu. Ven. Ajahn has 20 Vassas and is the Abbot of Wat Pa Anuttaro Temple in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Ven. Ajahn Golf has been practising diligently for many years in the forest. He started to teach Dhamma only after he had sufficient understanding and confidence to teach the Dhamma correctly.

Ajahn Golf 在曼谷出生,於20岁在泰国东北部 Udon 府的法宗部森林传承出家，出家后跟随 Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lamphu 府等大师父参学, 至今20个戒腊, 现时常住 Nong Bua Lamphu 府的 Wat Pa Anuttaro 寺, 并担任住持。早期静修多年, 直到觉得对佛法有足够的了解, 且有信心教导得正确, 才开始教导大众.

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 (Mon – 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