Our Tuesday evening sessions are continuing! Join us every Tuesday throughout August for more inspiring Dhamma sharings by the esteemed Venerable Ajahn Dton.
Whether you’ve been attending every week or are joining us for the first time, all are welcome.
When: 4, 11, 18 & 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.
Our mid-week practice continues. Join us this Wednesday evening to clear your mind, anchor yourself in peace, and keep the momentum of your practice going strong.
Date: Wednesday, 5 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 – The Five Aggregates (Part 5)
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!
Hey everyone! Following our awesome kickoff, the first of our August sessions is officially happening this week. Grab a friend and join us for another great round of community, learning, and fun!
What’s coming up next for Life & Adulting Thursdays in August is the continuation of our 3-topic lineup in Series 1 on navigating real-world work-life together. Fridays promises a lineup of hands-on activities to keep your curiosity piqued and fun into high gear!
Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming August Sessions:
Session 1: 6 & 7 August 2026
Thursday, 6 Aug: Life & Adulting (Series 1 Topic)
Friday, 7 Aug: Activities & Fellowship (Games, crafts & chill)
Session 2: 20 & 21 August 2026
Thursday, 20 Aug: Life & Adulting (Series 1 Topic)
Friday, 21 Aug: Activities & Fellowship (Games, crafts & chill)
As always:
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: BUBS Lower Ground Floor Library
No fees. No pressure. No strings attached.
Thank you so much for the overwhelming response! Registration for this 2-day seminar is now officially closed as we have reached full capacity. For those who have secured your seats, we look forward to seeing you soon for two meaningful Saturdays combining practical life planning with Buddhist wisdom.
Event Details for Registered Participants:
Dates: Saturday, 8 August & Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Program Highlights:
Day 1: Mobility, retirement finances, estate planning, and understanding dementia/palliative care.
Day 2: Death from a Buddhist perspective, mental well-being for life's final journey, and navigating end-of-life wishes.
Questions? Reach out to Bro Weng at +6017-878 7118
#AgingWithGrace #BuddhistPerspective #EstatePlanning #CaregiverSupport #MentalWellbeing #UttamaBodhiVihara
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives, and its role will only continue to expand. Join us this Sunday as Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat shares valuable insights on how Buddhist practitioners can engage with and use AI wisely, intentionally, and with mindfulness.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Biography:
Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat is currently the Senior Professor of the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, as well as the President/CEO of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Hons) from the University of Malaya, a Master of Science from M.I.T. (USA), and a Ph.D. from Multimedia University.Join us for practical insights on navigating uncertainties and crises in life. It is not about passive acceptance, but responding with greater calm, clarity, and wisdom. Using real-life examples, Dr. Wong will share how the Buddha's teachings can offer guidance in handling adversity with understanding and resilience.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Topic : Practical Dhamma in Dealing with Crises
Biography:
Dr. Wong Teck Wee is currently a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Physician at a private medical centre in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at UPM and Hospital Serdang, and was previously the head of the cardiology unit at UPM. An aspiring Buddhist practitioner, Dr. Wong also holds a strong interest in environmental wellness.
Join us at Uttama Bodhi Vihara as we come together as a community to cultivate mindfulness, purify our minds, and accumulate immense merits through collective Puja and chanting.
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
As part of our ongoing monthly initiatives, the BUBS Food Aid Program is heading out again this Saturday, 15 August. Every month, our community comes together to ensure local elders and families in need receive fresh nourishment and essential dry goods. We invite you to join hands with us to keep this meaningful initiative going!
Here is how you can play a part:
1. Cook & Deliver (Hands-on Volunteering) Help us prepare nutritious meals and/or drive them directly to the homes of our beneficiaries.
Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
2. Donate Essentials & Dry Goods Your financial contributions fund the grocery packs and fresh food distributed every month.
Bank: RHB
Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97
Reference: MonthlyFoodAid
3. Spread the Word Help us extend our reach by sharing this post with your friends, family, and community groups.
Let’s continue cultivating compassion and dana together.
To volunteer or learn more: Please contact Sis Melissa at 019 - 6688112.
On Sunday, 16 August, we are honored to welcome Ven. Vimuttadhammika to share the Dhamma with the community.
Mark your calendars for this special session!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama
Programme Schedule:
9:00 AM: Puja
9:20 AM: Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Vimuttadhammika
10:30 AM: Lunch Dana *
* Please note that all Lunch Dana offerings should be brought in at least 30 minutes before mealtime
Dana Enquiries: Connect with Sis Emily @ +6012339 9238.
Biography
The Ven. Vimuttadhammika was ordained at the Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak, in 2020, with Venerable Ariyadhammika as his preceptor. He has spent time in Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Europe, staying in various monasteries of different traditions. He endeavors to translate the maps and instructions found in the suttas and contemporary traditions into the lived experience and realization of the Dhamma.
With just one month to go until the 2026 Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna, we urgently need your hands and hearts!
As part of the upcoming 2026 Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna, Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS)—in co-organization with the United Buddhist Order of Malaysia (UBOM) and partner Buddhist organizations—will be taking on the role of providing core Sangha support. BUBS will be hosting approximately 100 monastics, providing their accommodation, transport, and meal dana during their stay at Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV).
We are calling on our wonderful community to join the volunteer team. Your presence and effort will directly help create a smooth, seamless, and peaceful environment for the monastics during their stay.
Be a part of this meritorious journey and register here : https://bubs.my/merdeka2026
Event Schedule & Details
Date: 28 – 31 August 2026 (Friday – Monday)
Monastic Stay Venue & Meal Dana: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Main Event Venue: SJK (C) Tsun Jin, Kampung Pandan, KL
Bring your friends and family along, every bit of help counts
For Volunteer Enquiries - Sis Jaime: 012-327 0803 or Sis Joanne: 012-375 6480
Kathina and spiritual journey to Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lamphu & Kalasin closes this Friday, 31 July 2026. Don't miss this final chance to secure your spot!
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 four 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. We would like to invite you to join us to be a kathina sponsor/donor to partake in this rare & meritorious deed. The amount collected will be used partly to purchase land and build a chedi/stupa at Wat Pa Anusorn.
You are kindly invited to generously support this effort:
Kathina sponsorship
1. A minimum share of RM5000 per share
- you may combine a maximum of 3 names to make up the share and submit the name of the donors' names in the form below.
- The names of all sponsors will be presented to Luang Por Pramai.
OR
2. General Donations (any amount)
You may sponsor here: https://bubs.my/sponsorship-ubbs-trip-udonthani
Kathina Ceremony Schedule
Wat Pa Anuttaro (Ajahn Golf) – 27 October
Wat Pa Phuttaham (Ajahn Prasit) on 29 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 after registration.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 or upon reaching the required number of participants.
For Trip Enquiries:
Sis Sharon: +6012-698 5662
Sis Meng Gaik: +6017-363 2332
For Kathina Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sis Kim Liew: +6012-288 2320
Sis Siew Swan: +012-2979312
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.
Our Tuesday evening sessions are continuing! Join us every Tuesday throughout August for more inspiring Dhamma sharings by the esteemed Venerable Ajahn Dton.
Whether you’ve been attending every week or are joining us for the first time, all are welcome.
When: 4, 11, 18 & 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.
Our mid-week practice continues. Join us this Wednesday evening to clear your mind, anchor yourself in peace, and keep the momentum of your practice going strong.
Date: Wednesday, 5 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 – The Five Aggregates (Part 5)
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 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.
On 5 Jul 2026, Bro. Kooi Fong shares his personal journey of facing a colon cancer diagnosis by integrating medical realities with spiritual wisdom. The narrative moves from the initial shock of discovery to a deep dive into the scientific facts of cancer, such as intratumour heterogeneity and clonal evolution, which he uses to dismantle false hopes and promote realistic acceptance. Central to his recovery is the Buddhist concept of "knowing the body"—observing physical changes without ego-attachment—and practicing slowing down to cultivate mindfulness during the rigours of surgery and chemotherapy. By adopting a holistic treatment approach that balances nutrition and exercise with a light and bright mind, he illustrates how the principles of cause and effect (Paticcasamuppada) allow a patient to transform a life-threatening illness into a profound opportunity for Dhamma practice. Ultimately, his experience serves as a guide for maintaining mental stability and loving-kindness amidst physical decay, highlighting the use of ethical AI tools and community support to navigate the vulnerability of terminal uncertainty.
On 28 June 2026, Dr. Alvin Ng, a clinical psychologist, explores Engaged Buddhism as an active method for improving mental health through the integration of Buddhist principles and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). He argues that rather than focusing on the passive nature of the five precepts, practitioners should proactively engage in positive behaviours like generosity (dana) and friendliness (metta). By adopting the "5Gs of Happiness"—greeting, giving, gratitude, glorifying skillfulness, and giggling—individuals can build an emotional bank account of joyful memories to combat future suffering. Dr. Alvin emphasises that mindfulness serves as a vital tool for catching automatic negative thoughts and replacing them with rational, compassionate perspectives. Ultimately, he advocates for behavioural activation, encouraging people to consciously schedule activities that promote peace and connection. This approach transforms spiritual practice into a practical, psychological framework for achieving equanimity and resilience in daily life.
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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