Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Sucitto on 14 Dec 2025.

Date: 14 Dec 2025

Time:

9.00 am - Puja

9.20 am - Dhamma Talk

11.00 am - Lunch Dana

Kindly bring your cooked food (healthy vegetarian- no mock meat), fruits or desserts to LG floor 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. For details of Dana, please contact Sis. Emily Bong: 012-3399238.

Biodata:

Born in London in 1949, Luang Por Sucitto entered monastic life in Thailand in 1975. He took bhikkhu 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 the abbot of Cittaviveka from 1992 till 2014. Presently, Luang Por travels on teaching engagements throughout the world.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro.

Date: 7 December 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 9:00 AM - Puja

            9.15 AM - Dhamma Talk and Q & A

          11.00 AM - Lunch Dana

Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 30 minutes before the designated mealtime to the LG floor. 

For additional info, please contact Sis ST: 012-331 3171

Biodata:

Ven. Ajahn  Ṭhānissaro was born Geoffrey DeGraff in 1949 in America. Upon graduating in 1971 with a degree in European Intellectual History from Oberlin College, he traveled on a university fellowship to Thailand. After a two-year search, Ajahn Ṭhānissaro found a forest teacher: Ajahn Fuang Jotiko, a Kammatthana monk who studied under Ajahn Lee Dhammadaro. Ajahn Thanissaro ordained in 1976 under Ajahn Fuang and served as Ajahn Fuang's attendant till Ajahn Fuang's passing in 1986. 

In 1991 he travelled to San Diego County where upon the request of Ven. Ajahn Suwat Suvaco, he helped start  the Metta Forest Monastery. He has been the abbot of the monastery from 1963 till today.

In 1995, Ajahn Thanissaro  became the first American-born, non-Thai bhikkhu to be appointed Preceptor (Upajjhaya) in the Dhammayut Order. He also serves as Treasurer of that order in the United States.

Ajahn Ṭhānissaro  is perhaps best known for his translations of the Dhammapada and the Sutta Pitaka—almost 1000 suttas in all— as well as translations of the dhamma talks by the Thai forest ajahns. He has also authored several dhamma-related works of his own, and has compiled study-guides of his Pali translation.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Noom.

Date: 23 November 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9:00 AM - Puja

  9.15 AM - Dhamma Talk

10.00 AM - Offering of Meal Dana

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 20 minutes before the designated mealtime. For more information, please refer to our meal Dana announcement.

For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Victor 017-4399919

Biodata:

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).

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Uncle Vijaya

Date: 9 November 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Controlling Anger"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

Biodata:

Mr. Vijaya Samarawickrama, affectionately known as Uncle Vijaya, is a distinguished figure who has spent over six decades inspiring the Buddhist community. A graduate of English and Linguistics from Universiti Malaya and a Master in Drama and Theatre from the University of Hawaii, he has a rich background in education, having taught at institutions like Universiti Malaya, USM, and UiTM. Now retired, Uncle Vijaya dedicates his time to sharing Dhamma insights, delivering hundreds of talks annually at universities and Dhamma centres, and actively promoting interfaith understanding. He is a key community leader, having served as Patron of the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society and Chairman of Nalanda Institute's Education team, known for his profound and insightful teachings on the Buddha's wisdom.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Ananda Fong.

Date: 2 November 2025 (Sunday)

Time:  

9.00 am - Puja  

9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Which is better? Knowledge or Faith: The Buddhist Approach"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

Biodata:

Bro. Ananda Fong is a dedicated Buddhist leader and prominent Dhamma speaker in Malaysia, with a rich history in the development of Buddhist institutions. He was a devoted student of the late Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda. He served in various Buddhist organisations, which include the Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School, Buddhist Maha Vihara, BUBS, and Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia (TBCM). Since 2011, he has been the Director of Pustaka Nalanda, managing its main library and branch libraries, and actively promoting the reading of the Nikayas (Buddhist scriptures) through regular Dhamma courses and sharings across the country.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Dato Ir. Ang Choo Hong

Date: 26 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Efficacy of Paritta Chanting"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

Biodata:

Dato Ir. Ang Choo Hong is a highly respected figure in Malaysia, renowned for his dual expertise as a professional engineer and a leading Buddhist thought leader. As an engineer, he retired as a Director from the Public Works Department of Malaysia. In the realm of community and spirituality, he is the Chairman of Yayasan Belia Buddhist Malaysia (YBBM), the President of the Malaysian Buddhist Research Society, and an Advisor to the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM), having previously served as its President. An engaging, bilingual speaker and author of several books on Buddhism, including Dhamma-based Leadership, Dato Ir. Ang Choo Hong is a dedicated Dhamma torch-bearer known for his extensive efforts in propagation across Malaysia.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh).

Date: 19 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

8:00 AM - Offering of Meal Dana

9:00 AM - Puja

9.15 AM - Dhamma Talk

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. For more information, please refer to our meal Dana announcement.

For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Danny: 012-9549805

About Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh)

Born and raised in Penang, Ven. Ajahn was first introduced to Theravada Buddhism in his early teens, and his interest and practice of the Dhamma steadfastly progressed as he grew into adulthood. Finding his true calling, he decided to give up his career as an engineer to go forth.

On 13 June 2005, he was ordained in the Dhammayut Thai forest tradition in the Province of Chiangrai, Thailand. He spent the past 14 years in the deep forest of Omkoi in Northern Thailand, supported by a nearby tribal village for his basic living needs.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Tan Buck Soon

Date: 12 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Faith to Wisdom"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For further info, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

We are fortunate to have Venerable Ajahn Noom visiting BUBS and residing in UBV from 5 Oct until 9 Oct. There will be a Dhamma sharing on 5 Oct, followed by meal dana.

Date: 5 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

• 9.00 AM - Puja

• 9.15 AM - Dhamma sharing 

• 10.00 AM - Meal Dana

Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 20 minutes before the designated meal time.

For info on the Dana, please contact Bro Victor: 017-439 9919.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Benny Liow

Date: 28 September 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Warm Heart, Strong Bonds: SaraniyaSutta for Modern Life"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For further info, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

A recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" will follow this Sunday's Puja on 21 September 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

For further info, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

This Sunday's Puja on 14 September 2025 will be followed by a recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

For further info, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Datuk Charlie Chia.

Date: 7 September 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Calming Our Minds"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

Biodata:

Datuk Charlie Chia holds a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) from ITM, LL.B (Honours) from the University of London, & Certificate of Legal Practice. He is a popular lay Dhamma speaker and Past President of BMS Youth Section, Kota Tinggi Buddhist Society, Metta Lodge Johor Bahru, Kuantan Buddhist Association and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society. Datuk Charlie was also the former Secretary General of Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia. Currently, he is actively sharing the Dhamma and leading Dhamma propagation activities.

Date: 17 August 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9:00 AM - Puja

  9.30 AM - Dhamma sharing on “Community and leadership in the Sangha and Sasana"

10.30 AM - Meal Dana

Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts  30 minutes before the designated meal time.

For info on the Dana, please contact Bro Victor: 017-439 9919.

Biodata:

Ven. Ajahn Subharo was ordained as a Theravāda Buddhist bhikkhu on 30 October 2008. His preceptor is  Ven. Ajahn Pasanno of Abhayagiri Monastery. Ven.  Ajahn Subharo is currently residing in Malaysia.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Ghatikara Loo.

Date: 10 August 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "MN120: Rebirth by Aspiration"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

Profile:

Bro. Ghatikara Loo, a native of Kuala Lumpur, began his journey with the Dhamma while studying in Singapore where he was first exposed to Buddhist teachings. His passion for the Dhamma flourished upon his return to Malaysia, where he was guided by Ven. Suvanno and Ven. Dhammavuddho. His focus later gravitated towards Early Buddhism and the Pali Canon after meeting Ayasma Aggacitta and Ayasma Ariyadhammika, who encouraged him to study the suttas directly. Beyond his personal enjoyment of reading the suttas and Dhamma books, he is deeply committed to supporting the bhikkhu Sangha and the Buddha Sasana to ensure the preservation and longevity of the true Dhamma.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Benny Liow.

Date: 3 August 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Contrary Thinking and Conformity in Buddhism"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628

Profile:

Bro. Benny Liow is a dedicated Dhamma worker, actively engaged in Buddhist activities and scriptural study, which he finds to be a profound source of motivation in his life and work. With a keen interest in Buddhist publications, he served as the Editorial Consultant and contributor to The Encyclopaedia of Malaysia's "Religions and Beliefs" volume (2006). To date, he has authored and edited nine books on Buddhism, and currently assists the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia as the editor of its esteemed magazine, Eastern Horizon.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Siang Chye.

Date: 20 July 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on “Happiness and the Causes of Happiness in Buddhism”

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-313 3628"

Profile:

Bro. Tan Siang Chye is a highly respected Buddhist teacher and a diligent practitioner of the Satipaṭṭhāna method of meditation. He has a long history of dedicated service, including roles as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Buddhist Missionary Society Youth Section at Brickfields Maha Vihara, and as an EXCO member of the parent body, BMS.

In 2014, Bro. Tan was appointed Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, and in 2016, he became a lay advisor to the EXCO of the Subang Jaya Buddhist Association. He is an active Dhamma speaker, sharing his insights in Malaysia and Singapore. His talks frequently focus on the practical application of Dhamma in daily life and its transformative power. Before retiring in 2017, Bro. Tan was a senior academic at Taylor's University.

Join us this Sunday as Bro. Mitra Chong shares his experience raising his two teenage sons with Intention, Presence and Dhamma at heart. He will discuss how he and his wife nurtured their sons to live meaningful, grounded lives guided by Dhamma virtues, supporting their potential and chosen paths through real-life examples.

This session offers simple, actionable practices to enhance harmony, clarity, and heart in parenting and family life. You will gain practical steps to foster your children's confidence, resilience, and moral compass.

Date: 20 July 2025, Sunday

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Parenting From The Inside Out – Nurturing Children, With Purpose, Presence, And Peace"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-3133628

Profile:

Bro. Mitra Chong, a long-time contributor to the Buddhist community, leads programs on family bonding, teacher training, and youth camps. He mentors Dhamma influencers and founded Treehouse Learning, focusing on 21st-century learning and life skills. Bro. Mitra is the father of Sheldon, 18, and Emerson, 17, his inspiring teenage sons known for their animations, talks and workshops.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Ghatikara Loo

Date: 13 July 2025, Sunday

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on
"Seeking Pleasure and Avoiding Suffering, the Trap of Samsara"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-3133628.

We're delighted to announce that Ven. Dr. M Seevali will be sharing with us on the topic: "Buddhist Practice: Entering Vassa" at UBV!

Date: Sun, 6 July  2025

Time:

  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

All are encouraged to attend the talk and participate in the meal dana offering by bringing your cooked food (vegetarian), cut fruits or desserts to the LG floor by 10.30 am. 

Please join the community for lunch and help with the cleaning up.

For further information, please contact Bro. Victor: 017-4399919, and for Dana, please contact Sis. Emily Bong: 012-3399238.

Biodata:

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.

(Translation to English & Mandarin) 

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Ajahn Golf will be giving a Dhamma Talk at UBV after Sunday Puja:

  9.00 am Puja

  9.15 am Dhamma Sharing with Ven. Ajahn Golf

10.30 am Rice Pindacara followed by Lunch Dana

All are encouraged to attend the talk and also bring a cooked dish for the Dana offering.

Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to the LG floor by 10.15 am. 

For further information, please contact Sis  ST: 012-3313171 , Sis. Emily +6012339 9238.

Biodata:

Born in Bangkok, Ven. Ajahn Golf was ordained as a Buddhist monk in the forest tradition of Dhammayut lineage in Udon Province at the age of 20. Thereafter, he has practised under various meditation masters in Udon, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, and Nong Bua Lamphu. 

Tan Ajahn has 19 Vassa and is the abbot of Wat Pa Anuttaro Temple in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Ven Ajahn Golf has been practising diligently for many years in the forest. He started to teach Dhamma only after he had sufficient understanding and confidence to teach the Dhamma correctly.

Ajahn Golf 在曼谷出生,於20岁在泰国东北部 Udon 府的法宗部森林传承出家，出家后跟随 Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lamphu 府等大师父参学, 至今19个戒腊, 现时常住 Nong Bua Lamphu 府的 Wat Pa Anuttaro 寺, 并担任住持。早期静修多年, 直到觉得对佛法有足够的了解, 且有信心教导得正确, 才开始教导大众.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Dr. Rudy BW.

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on “A Holistic Health Approach To Support Spiritual Cultivation”

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

About Dr. Rudy BW

Dr Rudy BW obtained his degree of Sarjana Kedokteran (Bachelor of Medical Science) from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, in 1995, where he completed his Clinical Internship and graduated in 1998 with MD (Medical Doctor).

From 2001 to 2005, he did postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at various Teaching Hospitals in Singapore, including the Singapore General Hospital, National Heart Centre, Changi General Hospital, and National Neuroscience Institute (SGH Campus). He has been working at the Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Cardiology Department since 2006. He is also an American Heart Association certified instructor for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) since 2015.

In 2021, he attended an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) workshop at the University of California, San Diego, US.

We are pleased to inform you that Ayasma Aggacitta will be giving a Dhamma talk after our Sunday Puja on 15 June 2025. 

Date: Sun, 15 June 2025

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja 

  9.20 am - Dhamma Talk titled: "3 vs 4 satipatthanas" by Ayasma Aggacitta 

11.00 am - Lunch Dana

All are encouraged to attend the talk and bring a cooked dish (healthy vegetarian) for the Dana offering. Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to the LG floor by 10 a.m.  

For details, please contact Bro. Chee Wat on 016-3133628 or Sis. Emily Bong: 012-339 9238

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Ajahn Dton will be giving a Dhamma Talk at UBV after Sunday Puja on 8 Jun 2025.

All are encouraged to attend the talk and participate in the meal dana offering by bringing your cooked food, cut fruits or desserts to the LG floor by 10.30 am. 

Please join the community for lunch and help with the cleaning up.

For further information, please contact Sis. ST 012-331 3171, and for Dana, please contact Sis. Emily Bong: 012-3399238

About Ven. Ajahn Dton

Ajahn Maha Dton Dhirapanno (b. 1967, Chonburi, Thailand), also known as Dhirapanno Bhikkhu, is a respected Thai Forest Tradition teacher. A former paediatrician, he studied in Thailand and the US (Children’s Hospital of Michigan, 1994–97), earning the Best of Hospitality award. After a transformative meditation retreat with Ajahn Jayasaro, he ordained at Wat Pah Nanachat, Thailand, and achieved the "Maha" title for advanced Pali studies. Now co-abbot of Wat Pah Boon Lorm, Ubon, he advises hospitals, schools, and government bodies, and leads Dhamma talks and retreats globally. As a visiting monastic at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society, he inspires spiritual growth and compassion.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Ajahn Vajiro will be giving a Dhamma Talk at UBV after Sunday Puja.

All are encouraged to attend the talk and participate in the meal dana offering by bringing your cooked food, cut  fruits or desserts to the LG floor by 10.30 am. 

Please join the community for lunch and help in the cleaning up.

For further information, please contact Bro Victor at 017- 4399919 and for Dana, please contact Sis. Emily Bong: 012-3399238

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Dr. Wong Teck Wee.

Date: 25 May 2025, Sunday

Time: 9.00 am to 10.30 am 

Topic:  “Practical Buddhism Psychology - prevention, first aid and maintenance”

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Ghatikara Loo.

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on “The Attributes of A Sampajanna Mind”

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Bro. Lim Kooi Fong.

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on “The Language of Dhamma and Its Impact on Our Lives”

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

For details, please contact Bro Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.

This Sunday's Puja will be followed by a recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" on  “Why Are We Here” from 9 am - 10.30 am. 

For further information, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628.