Born in London in 1949, Luang Por Sucitto entered monastic life in Thailand in 1975. He took bhikku ordination there in 1976 and returned to Britain in 1978 to train under Luang Por Sumedho in the lineage of the Thai Forest master, Luang Por Chah.In 1979, Luang Por Sucitto was part of the group of monks that established Cittaviveka, Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in West Sussex, UK. Luang Por was abbot of Cittaviveka from 1992 till 2014. Presently, LP travels on teaching engagements throughout the world.
Why Gotama Resorted to Jhāna for Buddhahood
This is an edited version of a talk given by Āyasmā Aggacitta in Uttama Bodhi Vihara of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society on Sunday 13 August 2023. Here Āyasmā Aggacitta cites passages from the Pāli suttas to highlight several misconceptions about Gotama's search for awakening and the nature of the jhānas and āruppas. As usual, his well-structured arguments are solidly based on the Pāli suttas and practical experience, with significant impact on Dhamma practice.
Āyasmā Rāhula
Āyasmā Rāhula has lived in Asia for the last 21 years in different periods where he has practised and studied the Dhamma.
Ayasma was ordained in Myanmar with the most Venerable Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa. Since 2004 Ayasma has received meditation guidance from Sayadaw U Tejaniya and has studied Suttas and Abhidhamma with Sayadaw Dr Ukkamsacara.
In 2019 Āyasmā completed a course on Buddhist scriptures from Harvard University.
Āyasmā continues his training in Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Malaysia under the guidance of Ven. Ariyadhammika.
Āyasmā has offered weekly courses on the anatomy of the mind (applied Abhidhamma) in English and Spanish followed online by students in more than 15 countries.
Āyasmā continues introducing and propagating the Buddha’s teaching in South America, assisting in programs to aid parts of the society in the freedom from drug addiction and alcoholism, and supporting educational campaigns to prevent them.
Below are a few Dhamma talks by Āyasmā given in BUBS.
Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhāņo (Bhante Huat Poh)
Ordained in the Dhammayut Thai Forest Tradition, Bhante Huat Poh has been instrumental in sharing the profound Dhamma to the lay community, in ways that promote deeper understanding of the Buddha’s Teachings and inspire faith to walk the Path that leads to Liberation. Born and bred in Penang, Bhante Huat Poh was first introduced to Theravada Buddhism in his teens, and his interest and practice in the Dhamma has steadfastly progressed as he grew into adulthood. Finding his true calling, he decided to give up his career as an engineer, to go forth. Having spent the past 15 years of his monkhood practicing in remote areas of Thailand, Bhante Huat Poh currently divides his time between Vihara Boon Raksa in Penang, and a monastery in Omkoi, north Thailand. Phra Ajahn is currently spending his time between Omkoi and Malaysia and is proficient in giving Dhamma teachings and meditation in English as well as Hokkien.
Dhamma Talks recorded in Bandar Utama Buddhist Society on YouTube
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.
The Dhamma Legacy: Bodhipakkhiya Dhamma - Dhamma Talk by Bro. Benny Liow
BUBS Dhamma Talks Podcast on Spotify
A podcast on Spotify of Dhamma Talks in BUBS: https://bubs.my/spotify
Amaravati Podcast Latest Dhamma Talks on Spotify
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
Mindful Awareness & Serenity Retreat with Ayasma Aggacitta
Sutta Workshops by Āyasmā Aggacitta
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.
Kathina Trip organised by BUBS Fellowship
Two-Day Virtual Retreat with Tan Ajahn Thānissaro and Tan Ajahn Keng
Day 4 - Well-being is the Shape of the Heart
Day 3 - Well-being is the Shape of the Heart
Day 2 - Well-being is the Shape of the Heart
Day 1 - Well-being is the Shape of the Heart
Year End Virtual Retreat with Luang Por Dtun
Online Dhamma Workshop with Ven. Ajahn Kalyano: Pursuing Inner Peace & Joy - Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
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:
Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary, Taiping Perak
Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, Sentul KL
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.