BUBS Activities Update
This initiative aims to distribute cooked food and sundries to various charity organisations, bringing nourishment and joy to those in need.
How You Can Participate:
Cooking and Distribution: Help us prepare and distribute meals.
Cheering the Elderly: Stay on to cheer and spend time with the elderly, bringing smiles and companionship.
Your participation will make a significant difference in the lives of many. We look forward to your support and involvement.
Upcoming Monthly Distribution Dates:
18 Oct
15 Nov
20 Dec
For further enquiries, please contact Sis. Melissa at 019-6688112.
New Student Intake
For NEW student intake in 2026, please submit the new student registration form at the UBV Office and register for the Induction and Buddhism Course in early January 2026.
Forms are available from the office in Uttama Bodhi Vihara (Mondays-Fridays: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm) and from the Sunday Counter (9.30 am - 11.30 am)
Refer to https://bubs.my/dhamma-school for more details on BUBS Dhamma School.
Re-registration for Dhamma School 2026 is now open!
Please complete the form via the link provided to confirm your child’s placement for next year.
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Your timely response will help us plan effectively.
For any inquiries, please contact:
Teacher Pat: 017-873 1002
Sis. Joanne: 012-375 6480
Sis. Jaime: 012-327 0803
Join online at https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation
Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175
Passcode: 732425
Time:
8.00 pm Chanting
8.05 pm “Faith with Wisdom (Part 5)”
8.25 pm Meditation
9.05 pm Q&A
9.25 pm Sharing of Merits
9.30 pm End
For further information, please email dhammaduta@bubs.my
Come as you are, sit with us in stillness.
Let's cultivate the mind together, one breath at a time.
Open to young working adults (ages 20–40).
Fill up the form to secure your spot!
Register here: https://bubs.my/byx/meditation
For further information, please WhatsApp Bro. Joenatan at +6281272001113 or Sis. Mabel +6592276011.
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.
Breakfast Dana for Luang Por Mahanyano and Bhikkhu Sangha on 29 October 2025.
The group consists of Luang Por Mahanyano along with seven other Bhikkhu Sangha, making a total of eight.
Date: Wed, 29 October 2025
Time: 7 AM
Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 30 minutes before the designated mealtime.
For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Danny: 012-9549805.
We're delighted to announce a special Seven-Day (Stay-In) Meditation Retreat with Luang Por Sucitto, focusing on "Gratitude, Forgiveness & Equanimity - A Mindful Transition into The New Year."
As the year draws to a close, this retreat presents a unique opportunity to engage in mindful reflection and joyful renewal through Buddhist teachings.
Cultivating Gratitude and Forgiveness: Discover how the blessings of past years can soften your heart with gratefulness and forgiveness.
Practising Equanimity: Learn to meet life's challenges with calm wisdom and balance, free from attachment and aversion, as you set wise intentions for the years ahead.
This retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your practice and cultivate inner peace as you approach the end of the year.
Date & Timing:
Check-in: 11 December 2025 (Thursday), 7:00 PM
Check-out: 18 December 2025 (Thursday), 4:00 PM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Registration:
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot early!
Click here to register: https://bubs.my/retreat-lps
Important Note:
The closing date for registration is 31 August 2025, or once we reach our optimum number of participants, whichever comes first. Don't miss out!
For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my
We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you.
About Luang Por Sucitto
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 abbot of Cittaviveka from 1992 till 2014. Presently, Luang Por travels on teaching engagements throughout the world.
We are delighted to invite you to the Induction and Buddhism Course, designed specifically for BUBS new membership applicants and open to anyone interested in learning more about our community and Buddhism.
Date: 3 Jan 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Venue: Bhavana Hall at Uttama Bodhi Vihara
*Lunch will be provided during the event.
To register, please fill in this form: https://bubs.my/induction-course
For any inquiries, please contact Sis. Yee Bing 012-3150625, or Bro. Russell Gan at 019-2785953.
We warmly invite you to a unique and immersive 5-Day (Non-residential) Sutta Study & Meditation Retreat, designed specifically for experienced as well as novice meditators to unite silent practice with scholarly exploration.
This retreat is not merely an intellectual exercise; it is an opportunity for the Dhamma to breathe life into your meditation, and for your meditation to give experiential truth to the words of the Buddha.
Dates & Timing:
Dates: 21 January 2026 (Wednesday) - 25 January 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Registration:
Click here to register: https://bubs.my/retreat-catt
Closing Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025 or once we reach our optimum number of participants, whichever comes first. Don't miss out!
For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my
About Venerable Ajahn Cattamalo
Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo is the abbot of Muttodaya Forest Monastery. Born in Germany, he was ordained in the Wat Nong Pa Pong tradition of LP Chah, Northeastern Thailand, in 1988. He spent 7 years in various monasteries throughout Thailand practising and studying with different meditation teachers of the forest tradition. For 13 years, he lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, Australia. For the last 5 years, he was the vice-abbot there, helping Ajahn Brahmavamso. Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo has been with Muttodaya Forest Monastery in Germany since its inception.