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.

Luang Por Boonchan

Luang Por Boonchan Katapunyo

Luang Por Boonchan Katapunyo is a highly respected senior monastic within the Thai Forest Tradition, representing the lineage pillars of Northeast Thailand (Isan). Fully ordained around 1974, he has dedicated over five decades to intensive meditation, the cultivation of the Dhamma, and monastic leadership.

His resident monastery is Wat Pa Kud Chim, nestled in Ban Kud Chim, Tambon Na Kham Hai, Mueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Although Nong Bua Lamphu was established as an independent province in 1993, it was historically part of Udon Thani—the spiritual heartland for many of Thailand’s greatest Kruba Ajahns (Meditation Masters). Because of these deep-rooted regional connections, Luang Por Boonchan remains tightly integrated with the Udon Thani monastic community and its ancestral lineage.

Spiritual Leadership and Service

In addition to his solitary forest practice, Luang Por Boonchan carries significant administrative responsibilities as the Ecclesiastical Sub-district Head for the Dhammayuttika order in his region. He is widely recognized among monastics and lay devotees for his profound compassion, serene demeanor, and highly grounded approach to mental culture.

He maintains an active, supportive role within the broader Thai Forest community. He frequently visits Wat Pa Baan Tad—the historic monastery of the late Venerable Luang Ta Maha Bua Nanasampanno in Udon Thani—where he delivers morning Dhamma exhortations to international monastics and lay practitioners. His practical teachings focus heavily on establishing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, overcoming mental hindrances, and navigating daily life with present-moment awareness.

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Cultivating the Path Within - Morning Dhamma Reflections by Luang Por Boonchan

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In this morning's Dhamma reflections on 14 June 2026, Luang Por Boonchan emphasizes that genuine spiritual progress requires moving beyond academic study and towards practical inner work. While listening to sermons and memorising scriptures provides a necessary foundation, the speaker explains that true Dhamma only arises when these teachings are actively applied within one’s own heart. He encourages followers to have unwavering confidence in their human potential, noting that enlightenment is accessible to everyone, regardless of gender or lay status, as long as they remain diligent. By focusing on the transformation of the mind rather than external rituals or seeking blessings from others, practitioners can cultivate their own merit and wisdom. Ultimately, the source suggests that the experience of truth will naturally dissolve doubts and lead to a profound, internal realisation of the path.

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The Hidden Meaning of "Namo" & the Gift of Our Parents - Dhamma Reflection by Luang Por Boonchan

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In this inspiring and practical morning Dhamma reflection on 13 June 2026, revered forest monk Luang Por Boonchan offers a beautiful roadmap for lay Buddhist practitioners. Beginning with a profound unpacking of the chant Namo, Luang Por illustrates how our physical bodies are a sacred inheritance from our parents—a powerful tool meant for the cultivation of Dana (generosity), Sila (morality), and Bhavana (meditation). Drawing on the classic forest tradition style, he reminds us that the human realm is the ultimate crossroads of samsara. Since the mind (citta) "has no cemetery" and continues past physical death, we must act with urgency.

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The Path of Direct Realization: A Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Boonchan

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In this Dhamma talk on 12 June 2026, Luang Por Boonchan emphasizes that moral virtue (Sila) serves as the essential foundation for all spiritual progress, comparing it to the solid base of a house. He explains that meditation practice consists of two components: Samatha, which focuses the mind to achieve stillness, and Vipassana, which utilises wisdom to investigate the nature of reality. Drawing from his fifty years of monastic experience, the teacher shares that true spiritual insight is a timeless reality available in every era to those who practice with sincerity and persistence. He encourages followers to maintain a consistent meditation object, such as "Buddho", rather than frequently changing methods. Ultimately, the discourse highlights that direct personal experience of the truth far surpasses theoretical knowledge, leading to a profound sense of peace and the cessation of doubt.

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Humanity as the Center of Merit building: A Dhamma Reflection by Luang Por Boonchan

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In this Dhamma talk on 12 June 2026, Luang Por Boonchan explains that being born in the human realm provides a unique and high-capital opportunity to cultivate merit that is unavailable to other beings. By practicing generosity, morality, and wisdom, individuals can secure a future free from want, ensure a long life, and ultimately reach the highest liberation of Nirvana. The teacher emphasizes that the mind is the master of our actions, carrying the seeds of our past deeds into the present and guiding our path toward spiritual awakening. Finally, Luang Por highlights the vital duty of sharing merit with ancestors and departed relatives, who lack the physical form necessary to perform these virtuous deeds themselves.

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