BUBS Activities Update
Please note that the Dhamma School will be closed during the year-end break commencing 23 November 2025.
CLASSES will RESUME on 18 January 2026.
We wish all families a safe and peaceful holiday and look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.
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.
https://bubs.my/ds2026
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
Marking the closing chapter of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, December will feature a rich lineup of Dhamma talks, pujas, observance days, meditation retreats, and opportunities to offer Dana to our visiting Bhikkhu Sangha. A summary calendar of activities is attached for your reference.
We hope these programmes will nurture your practice, deepen your understanding of the Dhamma, and further strengthen our community as we conclude this milestone year together. Please invite your family & friends to join us.
Let us end 2025 on a wholesome note and welcome the new year with renewed faith and inspiration.
For enquiries, please refer to the contact persons in the calendar or visit https://bubs.my.
Please be informed that the Weekly Online Meditation on 17, 24 & 31 December 2025 are cancelled. You are encouraged to continue your personal practice at home.
The online meditation will resume on 7 January 2026.
Meal Dana opportunities for:
Ven. Ajahn Kusalo: 21 to 25 December
Ven. Ajahn Dhammasiha: 23 to 25 December
Meal Times:
7:00 AM – Breakfast Dana
11:00 AM – Lunch Dana
Please bring your cooked food, desserts, and fruits at least 20 minutes before the designated mealtime. For further information, please contact Sis. Emily at 012-339 9238.
Calling all young working adults!
The BUBS Youth eXperience (BYX) is organizing a Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Dhammasiha, Abbot of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia, on Tuesday, 23 Dec 2025.
We are excited to invite you to a unique and engaging Dhamma Q&A session, where we’ll delve into the challenges encountered in your daily life. This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and seek guidance rooted in the teachings of the Buddha.
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2025
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM
Venue: Sangha Dana Room, Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)
Whether you are navigating stress at work, balancing family responsibilities or simply seeking spiritual support, this session is for you. Let’s come together, explore and learn from each other in a supportive and compassionate environment.
Kindly register at https://bubs.my/byx/ddvadhammasiha2025
For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my
We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Achalo will be offering an evening Dhamma Talk on 23 December 2025 (Tuesday).
Programme Schedule:
8.00 pm – Puja
8.15 pm – Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Achalo
9.30 pm – End of session
You are warmly encouraged to join us for this inspiring session at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. Feel free to bring your family and friends.
Biography:
Ven. Ajahn Achalo was ordained in 1996 in the Luang Por Chah forest tradition. Over the years, he trained under several respected teachers, with Tan Ajahn Anan as his main mentor. He is currently the Abbot of Anandagiri Forest Monastery in Phetchabun, Thailand. In recognition of his contributions, he was granted Thai citizenship in 2021 and received an ecclesiastical title in 2024.
We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Dhammasiha will be offering an evening Dhamma Talk on 24 December 2025 (Wednesday).
Programme Schedule:
8.00 pm – Puja
8.15 pm – Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Dhammasiha
9.30 pm – End of session
You are warmly encouraged to join us for this inspiring session at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. Feel free to bring your family and friends.
Biography:
Ajahn Dhammasiha was born in West Germany in 1966 in Berlin. Ajahn became a Theravāda Buddhist monk in 1996 in Sri Lanka and trained in the forest-monastery tradition of Luang Por Chah in Australia. Since 2007, he has been the Abbot of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage near Brisbane, teaching meditation and Dhamma in Australia and abroad.
We are pleased to inform you that Venerable Ajahn Kusalo will be facilitating a 1-Day Meditation Retreat. Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.
Date: 25 December 2025 (Thursday)
Check-in: 7.15 am
Check-out: 5.00 pm
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Register at https://bubs.my/retreat-2025-AJKusalo
Closing date is 9 Dec 2025 or upon reaching our optimum number of participants, whichever is earlier.
No fees charged. Donations are encouraged.
For further information, please email retreat@bubs.my or contact Sis. ST at 012-331 3171
Biodata:
Venerable Ajahn Kusalo is a distinguished senior monk in the Thai Forest Tradition. A native of New Zealand, Ajahn Kusalo took full ordination in 1992 under the guidance of Luang Por Sumedho. He has a wealth of experience, having spent six years training at Amaravati Monastery in the UK, and eight years in Canada, where he played a central role in establishing Tisarana Buddhist Monastery near Ottawa.
Ajahn Kusalo returned to his home country to serve as the Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Wellington for over a decade, guiding the monastic community until he retired from that role in 2024. He is known for his deeply practical approach to the Dhamma, emphasizing mindfulness and meditation in everyday life.
We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Jayanto will be offering an evening Dhamma Talk on Monday, 29 December 2025.
Programme:
8.00 pm – Puja
8.15 pm – Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Jayanto
9.30 pm – End of session
All are welcome - please feel free to bring your family and friends.
Biography:
Ven. Ajahn Jayanto is an American-born Theravāda Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest Tradition. He was born in 1967 in Boston and became interested in Buddhism while in university. In 1989 he joined the monastic community at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England and became a fully ordained monk in 1991.
He trained in the UK and Asia for many years. Today, he is the co-abbot of Temple Forest Monastery in New Hampshire, USA, where he teaches meditation and the Buddhist path.
We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Nyaniko will be offering an evening Dhamma Talk on 30 December 2025 (Tuesday).
Programme:
8.00 pm – Puja
8.15 pm – Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Nyaniko
9.30 pm – End of session
All are welcome - please feel free to bring your family and friends.
Biography:
Ven. Ajahn Nyaniko is an American-born Buddhist monk who joined Abhayagiri Monastery in California as a young adult. He became a bhikkhu in 2003 and trained for many years in both the U.S. and Thailand. In 2020, he became the Abbot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.
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.
Enhance your understanding of Buddhism with our insightful afternoon course, open to all who wish to explore the teachings and principles of the Buddhist faith.
Date: 3 Jan 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 1:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Venue: Bhavana Hall at Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Speakers: Bro. Tan Buck Soon and Bro. Benny Liow
Join us for an enriching session as we delve into the wisdom and practices of Buddhism. All are welcome!
To register, please fill in this form: https://bubs.my/buddhism-course*
For any inquiries, please contact Bro. Russell Gan at 019-2785953.
*Note: If you have registered for the Induction & Buddhism Course, you do not need to register again for this course.
We are pleased to inform you that Luang Por Vajiro, Abbot of Sumedharama Monastery, Portugal, will be facilitating a One-Day Meditation Retreat.
Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.
Retreat details:
Date: 4 January 2026 (Sunday)
Check-in: 7.15 am
Check-out: 5.00 pm
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Register at www.bubs.my/retreat-2026-LPVajiro
Closing date is 30 December 2025 or upon reaching our optimum number of participants, whichever is earlier.
No fees charged. Donations are encouraged. For further information, please email retreat@bubs.my or contact Sis ST at 012- 331 3173.
Biodata:
Luang Por Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953. He met Luang Por Chah and Luang Por Sumedho at the Hampstead Vihara in 1977. In 1979, he went to Wat Pah Nanachat and received upasampadā from Luang Por Chah at Wat Pah Pong in 1980. Luang Por Vajiro returned to England in 1984 and assisted with the establishment of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. He lived in the monasteries in the UK for many years.
In 1993, he moved to New Zealand to lead the Bodhinyanarama community in Wellington for five years. Following this, he entered a three-year retreat in Australia and then returned to Amaravati in 2001.
In 2012, he moved to Portugal, where he had been closely involved in the establishment of Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery near Lisbon, which is now his base and where he serves as the Abbot of the monastery.
Theme: “Ignorance Chains Us; Understanding Frees Us”
In response to popular requests, we are deeply grateful to Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh) for kindly accepting our invitation to conduct this 2-day Dhamma course to develop our faith in the Triple Gem and Right View through guided reflections and interactive sessions
Date: Saturday, 10 Jan – Sunday, 11 Jan 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (both days)
* (registration from 7:00 am to 7:30 am)
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
No fees charged. Donations are encouraged.
For registration, please click: https://bubs.my/course/bhp2026
For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my
Closing date for registration: 3 Jan 2026 or upon reaching our optimum number, whichever is earlier.
About Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh)
Born and bred 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 12 years in the deep forest of Omkoi in Northern Thailand, supported by a nearby tribal village for his basic living needs.
A very good practising monk of the Thai forest tradition, Ven. Ajahn came back to Malaysia in 2020 when his dad was not well. Ven. Ajahn has been sharing the Dhamma to promote better understanding and inspire faith to walk the Path that leads to liberation.
A handful of spots have just opened up for the above Sutta Study and Meditation Retreat. Don’t let this chance for personal spiritual growth pass you by. These available places will not last long. Secure your spot now: https://bubs.my/retreat-catt
Closing Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025 or once we reach our optimum number of participants. For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my
We look forward to your support and participation. Please bring your family and friends.
May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family always
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