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.

Ajahn Golf

Ven. Ajahn Golf

Introduction

Phra Surawat Khemachitto, affectionately known as Ajahn Golf, is a dedicated meditation master from the Dhammayut school of the Thai Forest Tradition. Based in the forest heartland of Northeast Thailand, he is known for his disciplined adherence to the monastic code and his practical, direct approach to meditation. Having spent decades training under various masters in the lineage of Ajahn Mun, Ajahn Golf brings a wealth of experiential wisdom to his students, emphasizing the importance of internalizing the Dhamma before attempting to teach others.

Roots in the Dhammayut Tradition

Born in Bangkok, Ajahn Golf felt a spiritual calling early in life. At the age of 20, he received full ordination in Udon Thani, a province famous for being the spiritual epicenter of the Thai Forest Tradition. He entered the Dhammayut Nikaya, the monastic order founded by King Mongkut that focuses on a return to the original Dhamma-Vinaya (discipline and teachings) and is the home of the Great Forest Masters.

Years of Diligent Practice

Ajahn Golf spent his formative years as a wandering monk, moving between the provinces of Udon, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, and Nong Bua Lamphu. This "Forest Heartland" is known for its rugged terrain and remote monasteries. During this period, he practiced under various meditation masters, focusing on:

  • Cittabhavana (Mental Development): Developing deep concentration and sharp mindfulness through the traditional forest methods.

  • Seclusion: Spending long periods in solitary practice to observe the subtle movements of the mind.

  • Dhamma-Vinaya: Maintaining the strict standards of conduct that are the hallmark of the Dhammayut tradition.

Leadership at Wat Pa Anuttaro

Today, Ajahn Golf serves as the Abbot of Wat Pa Anuttaro in Nong Bua Lamphu province. Under his guidance, the monastery has become a sanctuary for those seeking a quiet, intensive environment for meditation.

Notably, Ajahn Golf is recognized for his humility and caution regarding teaching. For many years, he focused solely on his own practice, only beginning to teach Dhamma publicly once he felt he had attained a sufficient depth of understanding and the confidence to guide others correctly. This ensures that his instructions are not merely theoretical but are born from direct personal experience.

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