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 Noom

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Finding the Light in the Truth of Suffering: Insights from Ajahn Noom

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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.

Ven. Ajahn Noom

Venerable Ajahn Noom is a highly respected monastic from Northern Thailand who plays a vital role in nurturing the Dhamma within the Malaysian Buddhist community. Currently based at Wat Tham Thepwachira Dhipadi in the tranquil, mountainous region of Lamphun Province, Thailand, he bridges the gap between the traditional Thai Forest practice and the modern urban layperson.

He serves as the Vice Secretary of the United Buddhist Order of Malaysia (UBOM), an essential position that underscores his commitment to organizing, supporting, and unifying the Theravada Sangha across Malaysia.

Teaching Style: Practical and Foundational

Ajahn Noom is a frequent and highly valued visiting teacher at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS). His teachings are renowned for being incredibly grounded, practical, and directly applicable to daily life. He consistently emphasizes the foundational triad of Buddhist practice for laypeople:

  • Dāna (Generosity): Cultivating a heart that delights in giving and letting go.

  • Sīla (Virtue): Upholding the precepts as a protective boundary for the mind and society.

  • Bhāvanā (Meditation): Developing mental clarity and wisdom to overcome defilements.

Key Dhamma Themes

Those who attend Ajahn Noom’s sessions appreciate his clear, relatable analogies and deep understanding of the Dhamma. Some of his signature teaching themes include:

  • The Power of Adhiṭṭhāna (Resolution): He frequently teaches that merit-making must be paired with clear, intentional aspiration (like steering a ship) to direct one's spiritual journey toward Nibbāna.

  • Personal Responsibility: He often uses the analogy of "watering one's own mango tree"—reminding practitioners that while faith is important, the true fruits of the Dhamma only ripen through personal, dedicated practice.

  • Going Against the Flow: Encouraging students to actively resist the natural currents of greed, hatred, and delusion in everyday life.

"Merit without aspiration is like water flowing without direction. We must intentionally pipe our goodness toward the extinguishment of delusion." — Ven. Ajahn Noom


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