Dear Members and friends,
Wesak 2025 Celebration : 11- 12 May 2025
Theme:“Supporting, Nurturing and Growing in the Dhamma”
Wesak is a sacred day for us Buddhists as we come together to commemorate three significant events in the life of the Buddha - His birth as Prince Siddharta, his Enlightenment and his passing away into Parinibbana at the age of eighty.
This year Wesak Day falls on Monday, 12 May 2025 and we warmly invite you, your family and friends to join us in celebrating this special occasion.
Celebrations begins on Wesak Eve , Sunday, 11 May 2025.
There is opportunity to participate in many meritorious deeds such as Meal dana offerings , listening to dhamma talks, making offerings of lights and flowers, chanting and participating in the circumambulation, Blessings etc . There will be health talk and free vegetarian food will be provided.
1. Flowers and Lights Offering
As we come together to celebrate Wesak 2025 @ BUBS, light a candle and/or make a flower offering in your name or in memory of a loved one for your well being and happiness .
You can participate as follows:
1. Flower Offering ………… RM20
2. Light A Candle …………. RM 20
You can book your offerings either at our Sunday counter or UBV office or
Offer online here: https://bubs.my/wesak-offerings.
For details please contact Sis Lan Hoon: 012:2013095 or Sis Samantha : 016: 6550675
2. Dana and Dhamma Teachings by Venerables of the Thai Forest Tradition on 10 May , 11 May and 12 May 2025
We are indeed very blessed to have Venerable Ajahns of the Thai Forest tradition (Ajahn Chah's Lineage) led by Luang Por (LP) Dumrong, Abbot of Wat Pah Nam Kham Kheong, Thailand to celebrate and share Dhamma teachings with us on this coming Wesak. The Venerable Ajahns are: -
a. LP Dumrong,
B, LP Sawang,
c. Ven. Ajahn Dton
2. 1 Dhamma Talks and Sharing
Saturday , 10 May 2025
8 pm - Evening Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Sawang
Wesak Eve, Sunday , 11 May 2025
9 am - Morning Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Sawang
8 pm - Evening Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Dumrong :
Wesak Day, Monday 12th May
3.00 pm- Afternoon Dhamma Talk by Tan Ajahn Dton.
2. 2 Meal Dana Offerings- Wesak Day, 12 May 2025
Devotees will also have the opportunity to offer meal Dana on Wesak Day 12 May at 9.00 am.
Please bring your Dana food by 8.00am latest to our Lower Ground Floor.
To enable us to coordinate the Dana (non vegetarian and vegetarian), please contact Sis ST: 012-3313171 or Sis. Emilym Bong: 012 - 3399238
3. Sponsors
We will be providing free vegetarian lunch on Wesak Day from 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish to make a contribution, please contact Sis. Bee Wah: 016:2809688 or BUBS office. A tax Exempt receipt will be issued upon request.
4. Volunteers needed
Please write your names and contact at the dedicated notice board at the UBV lobby, or fill in your contact in the online form.
Register here: https://bubs.my/wesak-volunteer
You may also whatsapp your name, contact details and area of interest to Sis Meng Gaik 017-3632332.