Meditation Retreat, Resources
John Lee
One Day Meditation Retreat with Ven Ajahn ...

One Day Meditation Retreat with Ven Ajahn Thanissaro at Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV) on 13 December 2023, Wednesday

BUBS Activities, Event Report
John Lee
Kathina Trip organised by BUBS Fellowship

BUBS would like to thank all participants of the 2022 Fellowship cum Kathina Trip to Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary, Taiping - BUBS very first trip since the pandemic. It was a memorable spiritual and educational bonding session for everyone.

Event Report, BUBS Activities
John Lee
BUBS Kathina Donation Disbursement

We are pleased to inform you that through your generosity, we have collected RM 29413.00 in our recent call for Kathina 2021 Donation.

BUBS will top up the donation to RM30,000.00 from our Sangha Dayaka Fund.

With this we are pleased to share that we will be disbursing RM10,000.00 to each of the 3 monasteries/temples listed below:

  1. Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary, Taiping Perak

  2. Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, Sentul KL

  3. Santi Forest Monastery, Ulu Tiram Johor

Anumodana to all our donors for your generous donation to support the Buddha Sasana. We could not have done it without your support.

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu.

May the goodness arising from your kindness and generosity be the cause for the arising of favourable conditions that will support your practice.

BUBS Activities, Event Report
John Lee
Save-a-life at TTDI Lembah Kiara Park on ...

The event started with chanting followed by liberation of the live fish into the creek. Dedication and sharing of merits was done with all who participated for the benefit for all beings. Followed by a breakfast picnic.

Dhamma School
John Lee
Students Safety

For the continuous peace, safety and security of our students, we seek your cooperation to observe the following.

a.    Running is strictly not allowed within the premise.

b.    Parents are NOT allowed on the Mezzanine and 1st floor from 8.50 am to 10.30 am during Dhamma School session.

c.    Parents who need to be around on these floors must seek permission from the class teacher or the Principal.

d.    Please note that the official Dhamma School operation hours is from 8.45 am to 10.30 am for Pre-School to DS7 and from 8.45 am to 10.45 am for Teen Quest.

e.     Parents are to meet their child/children on the Lower Ground (LG) Floor upon Dhamma School Session ends and not later than 11.15 am.

f.     For your information, the Library on LG Floor is open until 12 noon and students are encouraged to stay in the Library while waiting for their parents.

g.    For students who are attending SIG classes, please meet them on the Ground Floor lobby, outside Buddhacetiya Hall by 12.15 pm

h.    Students are adviced not to wait outside the premise and compound.

i.      Please inform your child/children NOT to walk out of UBV premise without your prior permission.

j.      Should you or your child require assistance, please contact the respective class teacher or call Sis Poh Liew at 016-201 9268 or the Librarian in the Library.

Dhamma Talk

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A Monk’s Guide to a Wiser Life: 5 Buddhist Lessons That Will Surprise You

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Buddhism is often framed by what we leave behind—suffering, desire, and ego. But what if the path is actually about what we gain? In this guide, we dive into five surprising lessons from Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro that reframe the Buddhist journey as a creative, positive pursuit. Learn why "dreariness" is the true opponent of joy, how to use your tongue to quiet your mind, and why true mindfulness is inseparable from integrity. Discover a wiser way to live that goes far beyond the meditation cushion.

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Beyond Bliss: 5 Counter-Intuitive Truths About Buddhist Meditation

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"If there were a foolproof method, every fool would be awakened." Buddhist meditation is often marketed as a passive escape from stress, but the authentic path is a rigorous, pragmatic discipline. Drawing from the "Four Bases for Success," this article examines five counter-intuitive lessons that reframe meditation as a skillful effort. We explore the necessity of cultivating a strong, functional sense of self and the tactical use of "lesser evils" to navigate intense emotions. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, these insights offer a strategic roadmap for anyone looking to move beyond simple bliss and toward genuine, lasting wisdom.

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Beyond Belief: The Buddha's Guide to Seeing Things As They Truly Are

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What if Buddhism isn’t a religion of "belief," but a science of the mind? In this deep dive into the teachings of Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano, we move beyond the universal cliches of "doing good" and "calming the mind" to uncover the Buddha’s radical differentiator: the wisdom of seeing things as they truly are. From deconstructing the body into its core elements to a "scientific" verification of our thoughts, this article reveals why "me and mine" is an imaginary drama—and how waking up from it is the only way to end suffering. Stop being a blind believer and become an astute investigator of your own reality.

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Rethinking the Buddha: 3 Surprising Truths from the Earliest Texts

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We think we know the story: a sheltered prince shocked by the sight of aging, sickness, and death, sneaking away in the night to find enlightenment. But what if this foundational narrative is actually a later invention, borrowed from the tale of a different Buddha entirely? A deep dive into the earliest scriptures, the Pāli Canon, reveals a surprisingly different picture. From the true, heartbreaking nature of his departure to his rejection of "zoning out" in meditation, discover three major misconceptions that completely reframe the Buddha’s journey from a fairy tale into a grounded, human path of direct observation.

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Dhamma Talks recorded in Bandar Utama Buddhist Society on YouTube

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/@BUBSmy/videos

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Amaravati Podcast Latest Dhamma Talks on Spotify

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These are the latest Dhamma Talks given mainly in the Amaravati Temple during the Wan Phras (moon/observance days). These talks include those given during the Winter Retreat, Rains / Vassa retreat and the rest of the year. A complete audio library can be found at https://www.amaravati.org

More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmaravatiBuddhistMonastery

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Sutta Workshops by Āyasmā Aggacitta

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This channel was initially created to upload edited video footage of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta Study with Meditation Workshop Tour 2012, held in 7 locations in Malaysia and Singapore, and attended by a total of more than 500 people. The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) is one of the most referenced discourses from the Buddhist scriptures, especially by meditators.

The channel has expanded the scope to include edited video clips of other workshops, Dhamma talks and presentation slides used in events conducted by Āyasmā Aggacitta. For a more structured approach to navigating and appreciating the workshop videos, please view https://satipatthanasbs.com.

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Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts

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Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts

This Podcast consists of Dhamma talks, Chanting, Precepts & Meditation with Ajahn Dhammasiha and other Experienced Senior Buddhist Monks in the Theravada Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. Recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia.

For joining the Live Podcasts on your mobile, you are required to download the Castbox app: https://castbox.fm/download

And subscribe to the Dhammagiri Buddhist Podcasts on Castbox to receive notification on livecasts: https://castbox.fm/vc/2744970

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Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Sumedho - Sun 6 May 2018

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LP Sumedho

Ven. Ajahn Sumedho was born in the USA, became a bhikkhu in 1967 and trained nine years under LP Chah at Wat Pah Pong, a forest monastery in Ubon province, Thailand. In 1976 he was invited to Britain; he established Cittaviveka (Chithurst Buddhist Monastery) in West Sussex in 1979, and Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in Hertfordshire in 1984. During his thirty-four years of being based in Britain, he taught extensively throughout the world, has inducted more than a hundred aspirants of many nationalities into the samaṇa life, and also authorised the establishment of six other monasteries. Many of his talks are available in audio versions, and some have been transcribed and edited into a collection of books.

In November 2010, LP Sumedho put aside his duties as abbot and teacher and is practising in more secluded environments.

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Dhamma Talk by Luangpor Dhammavuddho on 24 June 2018 : How To Cultivate The Ariyan Eightfold Path

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Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahathera is the abbot of Vihara Buhhha Gotama. As a layman he graduated from the University Malaya in 1971 and worked as an Electrical Engineer with the Public Works Department. In 1983, he went forth into the homeless life in the Mahayana tradition. Three years later, he was reordained in the Theravada tradition in Thailand. Thereafter, he spent about 10 years living the solitary lifestyle in quiet places.

He has written numerous booklets on Buddhism, e.g. Return to the Original Buddha's Teachings, Message of the Buddha, Buddhist Monk's Precepts, Liberation: Relevance of Sutta-Vinaya, Only We Can Help Ourselves, etc. His talks in English, Hokkien/Fujian, Cantonese, span the years 1988 - 2013. The 5 Nikayas in English, Hokkien Angguttara Nikaya, Samyutta Nikaya, Majjhima Nikaya; as well as other talks have been recorded in audio and video. In 1998 he established the Vihara Buddha Gotama, a 15 acre piece of land outside Temoh,Perak.In 2012, he consented to be on the Monastic Advisory Panel of the Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM).

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