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.

Chao Khun Keng

Ven. Chao Khun Keng

Introduction

Chao Khun Keng Khemako (commonly known by his students as Ajahn Keng) is a distinguished Singaporean monk within the Thai Forest Tradition. He is a prominent figure in the lineage of the legendary Ajahn Mun Bhuridatto, known for his rigorous adherence to forest monasticism and his compassionate leadership of communities across Southeast Asia. In recognition of his contributions to the Dhamma, he was conferred the ecclesiastical title of "Chao Khun" by the Thai Royal Family in 2012.

Early Path and Ordination

Chao Khun Keng’s journey into the monkhood was guided by some of the tradition's most respected Western and Thai masters. In 1987, acting on the recommendation of Ajahn Ṭhānissaro (Geoffrey DeGraff), he traveled to Thailand to begin his monastic training.

He received full ordination into the Dhammayut Order, a branch of Thai Buddhism known for its strict discipline and emphasis on meditation. His foundational years were shaped by the guidance of first-generation disciples of Ajahn Mun, ensuring that he received the "heart-wood" of the Forest Tradition's teachings.

Lineage and Mentorship

A defining aspect of Chao Khun Keng’s practice is his close relationship with his teacher, Luang Pu Jiak Cundo. Luang Pu Jiak was one of the most renowned first-generation disciples of Ajahn Mun, famous for his direct, "bone-deep" teaching style and his mastery of meditation.

Through this lineage, Chao Khun Keng serves as a vital link between the classic era of the Thai Forest masters and the modern Buddhist community in Malaysia and Singapore.

Regional Leadership and Service

Chao Khun Keng holds a unique and demanding set of responsibilities, overseeing monasteries in three different geographical and cultural contexts:

  • Santi Forest Monastery (Johor Bahru, Malaysia): As Abbot, he provides a sanctuary for forest practice just across the border from Singapore, making the tradition accessible to many Malaysians.

  • Om Koi Hill-Tribe Monastery (Chiang Mai, Thailand): He serves as Abbot of a remote forest monastery in the mountains of Northern Thailand, supporting the spiritual and social welfare of the hill-tribe communities.

  • Palelai Buddhist Temple (Singapore): As President, he guides one of Singapore’s oldest and most established Buddhist temples, bridging the gap between traditional forest practice and urban Buddhist life.

The Title of "Chao Khun"

In 2012, His Majesty the King of Thailand bestowed upon him the title of Chao Khun, a high-ranking ecclesiastical honor rarely given to non-Thai monastics. This title recognizes his seniority, his mastery of the Dhamma, and his significant roles in both the administration of the Sangha and the propagation of the Buddha’s teachings internationally.

As a visiting monastic at BUBS, Chao Khun Keng offers a bridge between cultures—sharing the profound, ascetic wisdom of the Thai mountains in a way that resonates deeply with the Singaporean and Malaysian experience.

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