"A beautiful mind is not something we are born with; it is something we cultivate."

How do we train our minds to incline towards the wholesome qualities, bringing greater joy and peace into our daily lives? Join us this Sunday as Bro. Benny Liow shares practical steps on cultivating a skilful mind.

Topic: Cultivating A Beautiful Mind
Date: Sunday, 12 July 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Biography

Benny Liow is involved in various Buddhist activities and the sharing of the Dhamma, including a strong interest in Buddhist publications. He has served as the Editorial Consultant and contributor to the “Religions and Beliefs” volume of The Encyclopaedia of Malaysia (2006), and has to-date written and edited nine books on Buddhism. He is currently assisting the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia as the editor of its magazine, Eastern Horizon.

Illness is an experience that touches all lives. How can we face it with true resilience, courage and understanding?

Join us at BUBS this Sunday for an inspiring Dhamma sharing by Bro. Lim Kooi Fong on "Facing Cancer with Buddhist Teachings." Learn how to apply the Buddha’s teachings to cultivate mental strength and navigate illness with mindfulness and wisdom.

Topic: Facing Cancer with Buddhist Teachings
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara 

May all be well, peaceful, and healthy. See you there!

Biography
Bro. Lim Kooi Fong is a visionary entrepreneur and pioneer who has dedicated his career to bridging ancient wisdom with modern technology. As the founder and owner of Bodhi Vision, the parent company of the influential Buddhist Channel (https://buddhistchannel.tv), he laid the digital groundwork for a global community of Buddhist journalism.

Recognising the transformative power of artificial intelligence, Bro. Kooi Fong emerged as one of the earliest pioneers of Buddhist AI. He is the founder of NORBU AI (https://norbu-ai.org), an initiative dedicated to creating benevolent, ethically-guided AI tools designed to preserve, translate and disseminate Buddhist teachings for the digital age. This groundbreaking work positions him at the forefront of using technology to safeguard and share the Dhamma.

Discover the intersection of psychology and the Dhamma. We invite you to join us for a special session with Dr. Alvin Ng, a psychology professor at Sunway University. He will share practical insights on how integrating the Buddha’s foundational teachings into our daily habits can significantly boost our emotional well-being and quality of life.

Programme Details

• Topic: Engaged Buddhism for a Better Quality Of Live

• Date: Sunday, 28 June 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Biography 

Dr. Alvin Ng graduated with a Doctor of Psychology degree from Murdoch University, Australia. He was also a Jeffrey Cheah Scholar-in-Residence at the University of Oxford’s Brasenose College in 2024.

He is currently a Professor at the School of Psychology at Sunway University. He previously led the Master of Clinical Psychology programme at UKM from 2003-2012. He is the Founding President of the Malaysia Society of Clinical Psychology which he established in 2010. He has also served as the Secretary of the Asian Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Association twice. He has a keen interest in contributing to the development of mental health literacy in Malaysia; he has given over 400 talks at both professional and public events and is the author for the book titled, “Happiness”. 

We are delighted to welcome 14 members of the Venerable Sangha from the Thai Forest Tradition to BUBS from 12 June to 14 June 2026 (Friday to Sunday)

They are: Luang Por Boonchan, Luang Por Thong Pun, Luang Por Si, Luang Por Yao, Luang Por Khanmun, Luang Por Bramai, Ven. Ajahn Golf, Ven. Ajahn Hei, Ven. Ajahn Prasit, Ven. Ajahn Mahachai, Ven. Ajahn Martin, Ven. Ajahn Attachau Panyasiri, Ven. Wing Indhachoto and Ven. Ko Phattadhamni. 

This is a rare precious opportunity to participate in the meritorious Dhamma activities and receive blessings . 

There will be daily rice pindacara,dana offerings and dhamma sharing. The dhamma sharing will be translated into Mandarin & English Please bring your family and friends.

12 June, 2026 (Friday)

Morning

8:00am | Receiving Dana Food

8.30 am I Rice Pindacara followed by Meal Dana

Evening

8.00 pm I Puja 

8.15 pm I Evening Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Boonchan (Translation to Mandarin & English)

13 June, 2026 (Saturday)

Morning 8:00am | Receiving Dana Food

8.30 am I Rice Pindacara followed by Meal Dana

Evening

7.45 pm I Arrival of Devotees

 8.00 pm I Evening Chanting & Paritta Chanting 

 8.45 pm I Evening Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Thong Pun (Translation to Mandarin & English)

14 June, 2026 (Sunday)

8.45 am I Sunday Puja 

9.00 am I Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Boonchan (Translation to Mandarin & English)

10.15 am I Blessing & Offerings of Requisites

10.35 am I Rice Pindacara followed by Meal Dana

Dana Enquiries: Contact Sis Emily: 012 339 9238 or Sis Kim Liew: 012-2882320  

Spend your Sunday morning cultivating wisdom and generosity at UBV. Join us for Sunday Puja and an inspiring Dhamma Sharing session with Ven. Ajahn Golf. Translation will be available in both English & Mandarin 

Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026  
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Morning Programme:

• 9:00 am – Puja

• 9:15 am – Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Golf

• 10:30 am – Rice Pindacara followed by Lunch Dana 

Dana Offering: All are welcome to bring a cooked dish, fruits, or desserts for the Lunch Dana. Please kindly deliver your offerings to the LG floor by 10 am.

Enquiries: For more information, please contact Sis Emily at +6012 339 9238.

Biography : 

Born in Bangkok, Ven. Ajahn Golf was ordained as a Buddhist monk in the Dhammayut lineage of the Forest Tradition in Udon Thani Province at the age of 20. Since then, he has practiced under various meditation masters in Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, and Nong Bua Lamphu.

Tan Ajahn has completed 20 Vassas and is the abbot of Wat Pa Anuttaro in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. He has been practicing diligently in the forest for many years, and chose to begin teaching only after gaining a sufficient understanding and the confidence to share the Dhamma correctly.

Join us this Tuesday, May 26, as Ven. Ajahn Dton continues his online Dhamma sharing.
Join our community online for a shared moment of peace and reflection.

Dates: Tuesday,  26 May 2026

Time: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm (Singapore / Malaysia Time)

How to Join : Access is via Zoom
Register here: tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton
You only need to register once to receive access to all upcoming sessions!

This event is a heart-centered collaboration jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG) and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY).

Spread the word and share this post with friends and family who might benefit from these teachings. We look forward to seeing you online!
For further information , please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171 .

Please join us for our upcoming Sunday Puja and an inspiring Dhamma sharing session by Bro. Tan Buck Soon on 24 May 2026.

Programme 

9:00 am - Puja

9:25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Foundation of Buddhist Practice"

10:15 am - Q&A

10:30 am - End

Mark your calendars and join our community for these evening sessions of reflection and peace. 

Dates: Tuesday, 19 May & 26 May 2026

Time: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm (Singapore / Malaysia Time)

How to Join: Access is via Zoom
Register here: tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton
You only need to register once to receive access to all upcoming sessions!

This event is a heart-centered collaboration jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG) and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY).

Spread the word and share this post with friends and family who might benefit from these teachings. We look forward to seeing you online!

For further information, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171. 

You are warmly invited to join us for our Sunday service, featuring a Dhamma sharing by Ven. Ajahn Noom and a community Meal Dana.

• Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)

• Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Program Schedule:

• 9:00 am: Puja

• 9:15 am: Dhamma Sharing in Thai with English Translation

• 10:30 am: Meal Dana

Please arrive with your food offerings 30 minutes before the scheduled meal time.

For inquiries, please contact: Sis ST at 012-3313171.

Biography:

Ven. Ajahn Noom is from Wat Tham Thepwachira Dhipadi in Lamphun Province, Thailand, and is currently the Vice Secretary of UBOM (United Buddhist Order of Malaysia).

We are honored to host Ven. Ajahn Noom at UBV this weekend. We warmly invite you to join us at Buddhacetiya Hall for an evening of chanting and meditation led by the Venerable, followed by a Dhamma sharing. Please bring your family and friends for this meaningful session.

Program Details – Saturday, 16 May:

• 8:00 pm: Chanting

• 8:30 pm: Meditation and Dhamma Sharing 

• 9:30 pm: End

Biography:

Ven. Ajahn Noom is from Wat Tham Thepwachira Dhipadi in Lamphun Province, Thailand, and is currently the Vice Secretary of UBOM (United Buddhist Order of Malaysia).

Discover how to bring mindfulness to the ageing process. Join us at Uttama Bodhi Vihara (Buddhacetiya Hall) on 3 May for Puja, followed by Bro. Tan Siang Chye’s Dhamma sharing on “Mindful Ageing”.

Biography
Bro. Tan Siang Chye is a Buddhist leader, Dhamma speaker and practitioner of Satipaṭṭhāna meditation. Apart from serving as the Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, he also advises the Subang Jaya Buddhist Association. He has also taken on many key roles in the Buddhist Missionary Society. His talks focus on applying the Dhamma in daily life. He was a senior academic at Taylor’s University before retiring in 2017.

Join us for an evening of Dhamma reflection with Ven. Ajahn Dton, delivered live at Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (Singapore) and also streamed via Zoom.

Date: 28 April 2026

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (MY/SG time)

One-time registration to access all Zoom sessions

tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton

This event is jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG) and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY).

Contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171 for more details.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Sunday Puja and a Dhamma talk by Ven. Dr. M. Seevali on 12 April, followed by the meritorious offering of vegetarian meal dana to Venerable. 

Programme

  9:00 am: Puja

  9:20 am: Dhamma Sharing

10:20 am: Q&A

10:45 am: Meal Dana Offering & Anumodana

11:00 am: Community Lunch

Kindly bring your cooked food (vegetarian), fruits or desserts to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. 

For enquiries related to the meal dana, please contact Sis. Emily Bong at +6012-3399 238.

Biography

Ven. Dr. M. Seevali is the esteemed founder and Executive Director of Buddha Dharma TV. A Canadian of Sri Lankan origin, Bhante Seevali brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He holds an M.A., D.E.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Paris, France, and is a prolific author and lecturer. He also served as a Professor of Classical Languages and Theravada Buddhism at the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, India.

BUBS is organising a Cheng Beng Dana and Blessing on 5 April 2026. Monastics from Sentul Buddhist Temple will visit UBV to give a short Dhamma talk on the significance of offering Dana during the Cheng Beng period.

The talk and blessing will be held in the Buddhacetiya Hall at 9:00 am, followed by Dana at 10:00 am in the Sangha Dana room.

Programme

9:00 am - Puja

9:20 am - Dhamma Talk

9:45 am - Pali Chanting

10:00 am - Offering Dana

10:20 am - Transference of Merits

Members and friends are encouraged to attend the talk and blessing, and to participate in the Dana by bringing a cooked dish, fruits or desserts to share during the community lunch.

Please bring your food to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. 

For further information, please contact Sis Pat at +6017-873 1002

We are pleased to announce that Luang Por Sophon Opaso of the Ajahn Chah lineage in Thailand will be sharing the Dhamma with us on 30 March (Monday). 

Programme

8:00 pm - Puja

8:15 pm - Dhamma sharing in Thai (translation into English by Ven. Ajahn Teh), with Q&A

9:30 pm - End

You are warmly invited to attend the talk at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. We look forward to sharing this rare occasion with you and your family & friends. For details, please contact Sis. ST at +6012-3313171.

Biography

Luang Por Sophon is currently the Abbot of Wat Bueng Latthiwan in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Known for his serene presence, Luang Por is 81 years old with 58 vassas. Luang Por went forth into monastic life out of gratitude to his late parents. He travelled and lived in Wat Nong Pah Pong with Luang Por Chah before Luang Por Chah sent him to set up Wat Bueng Latthiwan, which is the 20th branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong. As a monastic trained in the Luang Por Chah tradition, Luang Por Sophon emphasizes cultivating virtue and focusing on the practical application of the Dhamma.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Sunday Puja and a Dhamma talk by Luang Por Sophon on 29 March, followed by the meritorious offering of meal dana to Luang Por and Ven. Ajahn Teh.

Programme

9:00 am - Puja

9:15 am - Dhamma Sharing in Thai (translation into English by Ven. Ajahn Teh)

10:45 am - Offering of Lunch Dana & Requisites

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. For details on the meal dana, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.
Biography

Luang Por Sophon is currently the Abbot of Wat Bueng Latthiwan in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Known for his serene presence, Luang Por is 81 years old with 58 vassas. Luang Por went forth into monastic life out of gratitude to his late parents. He travelled and lived in Wat Nong Pah Pong with Luang Por Chah before Luang Por Chah sent him to set up Wat Bueng Latthiwan, which is the 20th branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong. As a monastic trained in the Luang Por Chah tradition, Luang Por Sophon emphasizes cultivating virtue and focusing on the practical application of the Dhamma.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Sunday Puja and a Dhamma talk by Ven. Ajahn Cagino on 15 March, followed by the meritorious offering of meal dana to Venerable Ajahn.

Programme

9:00 am - Puja

9:15 am - Dhamma Sharing

10:00 am - Meal Dana

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. For details on the meal dana, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

Biography

Ven. Ajahn Cagino is a Malaysian-born monk. He was once an internationally acclaimed professional photographer before dedicating his life to the spiritual path. He received his full bhikkhu ordination in 1996. To deepen his practice, he re-ordained at Wat Pah Nanachat in the Ajahn Chah lineage in 2001. 

Ven. Ajahn undertook a 4,000-kilometre tudong – a solitary walking pilgrimage – in the rugged wilderness of North and Northeast Thailand, to document the daily lives and quiet dignity of forest monks. In 2010, he founded the Dhammagiri Foundation in Mae Hong Son in northern Thailand, a Buddhist children's home that provides Dhamma education for hill tribe children. In 2014, he established Wat Hongson Wanaram, which is officially recognized as the 302nd branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong (an Ajahn Chah monastery).

Tuesday Online Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Dton (Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm)

Dates: 10th, 24th & 31st March 2026

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (MY/SG time)

One-time registration to access all Zoom sessions

tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton

This event is jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG), Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY) and Cetiya Panna Sikkha (ID).

For further information, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

Tuesday Online Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Dton (Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm)

Dates: 10, 24 & 31 March 2026

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (MY/SG time)

One-time registration to access all Zoom sessions

tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton

This event is jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG), Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY) and Cetiya Panna Sikkha (ID).

For further information, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

We warmly invite you to join us at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja on 8 March. This will be followed by a Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Benny Liow on “Living the Refuge: The Triple Gem in Daily Life.”

For further information, please contact the BUBS office at +603-77106010.

Biography

Bro. Benny Liow is a Dhamma worker engaged in numerous Buddhist activities, as well as in studying the Buddha’s teachings. 

He has a strong interest in Buddhist publications. Besides serving as the Editorial Consultant, he is also a contributor to the “Religions and Beliefs” volume of The Encyclopaedia of Malaysia (2006). To date, Bro. Benny has written and edited nine books on Buddhism. He is also currently assisting the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia as the editor of its magazine, Eastern Horizon.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Sunday Puja and a Dhamma talk by Ven. Ajahn Mettiko on 1 March 2026. This will be followed by a Lion Dance performance and the meritorious offering of meal dana to Venerable Ajahn.

Programme

9:00 am - Puja

9:15 am - Dhamma Sharing

10:30 am - Lion Dance

11:00 am - Lunch Dana

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. For details on the meal dana, please contact Sis. ST at +6012-331 3171.

We are pleased to share that Ven. Ajahn Mettiko will be giving an evening Dhamma talk on 27 February 2026 (Friday).

Programme

8:00 pm - Puja

8:15 pm - Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Mettiko and Q&A

9:30 pm - End of session

Biography

Born in 1956, Venerable Ajahn Mettiko spent his growing-up years in Muar, Johor. He received his higher ordination at Wat Pah Nanachat in 1997 in the Ajahn Chah lineage. He has served and practised at various Ajahn Chah branch monasteries in Thailand, also in the UK at the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, and in Australia at the Buddha Bodhivana Monastery. Venerable Ajahn Mettiko is currently the Abbot of Persatuan Meditasi Bodhi Vihara in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu.

Tuesday Online Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Dton, Co-Abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm

Date: 10 February 2026

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (MY/SG time)

Join us online via Zoom (link will be provided after registration). One-time registration to access all zoom sessions:

tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton

This event is jointly organized by Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha (SG), Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (MY) and Cetiya Panna Sikkha (IND).

For further information, please contact Sis ST at +6012-331 3171.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and a Dhamma talk by Bro. Ghatikara Loo on 8 February 2026.

For further information, please contact the BUBS office at +603-77106010.

Biography

Bro. Ghatikara Loo first encountered the Dhamma during his higher secondary studies in Singapore. His interest deepened after returning to Malaysia through exposure to the teachings of Bhante Suvanno and Bhante Dhammavuddho. He later gravitated towards Early Buddhism based on the Pali Canon under the guidance of Ayasma Aggacitta and Ayasma Ariyadhammika. He is committed to studying the suttas and supporting the bhikkhu Sangha and the Buddha Sasana for the preservation of the true Dhamma.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo on 25 January 2026 (Sunday).

For more information on dana, please refer to our meal Dana announcement.

Biography

Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo is the Abbot and a founding monastic of Muttodaya Forest Monastery in Germany. Originally from Germany, he was ordained in 1988 at Wat Nong Pa Pong in Thailand under the lineage of the late Ven. Ajahn Chah. After spending seven years practising with various forest masters in Thailand, he moved to Australia, where he served for 13 years at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, including five years as the Deputy Abbot alongside Ajahn Brahmavamso. In 2008, he returned to his home country to establish Muttodaya, where he continues to lead the community and share the profound teachings of the Buddha in the Thai Forest Tradition.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Bro. Tan Buck Soon on 18 January 2026 (Sunday).

On Friday, 16 January 2026, we invite you for a day of practice. There will be a Meal Dana at 10:00 AM to Ven. Ajahn Martin and Ven. Richard. 

In the evening, Ven. Ajahn will give a Dhamma talk starting at 8:00 PM.

If you are offering food, please arrive 30 minutes before mealtime, and are encouraged to stay for self-practice in UBV until the evening Dhamma talk at 8 PM. 

For further information, please contact Sis ST at 012-331 3171.

Biography:

Ven. Ajahn Martin is a highly respected senior monk and the current Abbot of Wat Phu Khong Tong in Thailand. Born in Germany in 1957, he was a computer engineer before ordaining in 1995 under the legendary Luang Ta Mahā Bua at Wat Pa Baan Taad. A dedicated practitioner of the Thai Forest Tradition, he spent over 20 years living in the jungles of Thailand, often meditating for 14 hours a day and undertaking annual tudong (forest wandering) for months at a time. Following the passing of Ajahn Paññavaddho in 2004, he took on the vital responsibility of instructing international visitors in Dhamma and meditation, becoming the primary teacher for foreign practitioners at Wat Pa Baan Taad for many years before moving to his current monastery.