Date: 20 Dec 2025 (Saturday)

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by monastics from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

• 9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

• 9.30 pm - Adhithana and End

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000.

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:

1. Cooking and Distribution: Help us prepare and distribute meals.

2. 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: 20 Dec

For further enquiries, please contact Sis. Melissa at 019-6688112.

We are delighted to announce that Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro will be offering an evening Dhamma talk on Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 8:00 PM.

We warmly welcome everyone to join us at Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for this special occasion. Your presence will help make the evening meaningful, and we would be delighted for you to bring your family and friends to share in the Dhamma together.

Biography:

Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro is a British-born Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest Tradition. Born in 1958, he was ordained in Thailand and received full ordination in 1979. He trained under the renowned meditation master Ajahn Chah and later served as the abbot of Wat Pah Nanachat, the international monastery established for foreign monks.

Today, Ven. Ajahn Jayasaro lives in a peaceful hermitage near Khao Yai National Park, where he continues to teach meditation and Buddhist principles to both monastics and lay practitioners.

We are pleased to announce the following Meal Dana opportunities to Luang Por Sucitto & Ven. Nipako as follows: 

📆 ⁠ 11- 18 December * (Mon to Thu) 

⏰  7 am - Breakfast Dana

⏰  11 am - Lunch Dana

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📆 ⁠ 19 December (Friday)

⏰  7 am - Breakfast Dana 

Please bring your cooked food, dessert and fruits, 20 minutes before the designated mealtime.

For further information, please contact Sis Emily: 012 339 9238.

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 for the annual 24 HR Metta chanting at BMSM Samadhi Vihara, Shah Alam.

Date: 13 December (Sat)

Time: 3 PM - 4 PM 

Venue: BMSM Samadhi Vihara, Shah Alam

Address: 1B, Jln Pegaga U12, 14, Sek U12, Kaw, Taman Perindustrian Bukit Raja, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor

For more information, please contact Bro. Pierre Chuah at 011- 28008000. 

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.

Join online at https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

Time:

8.00 pm Chanting

8.05 pm Dhamma Sharing on “Simile of the Leaking Boat”

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

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.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro will be offering evening Dhamma Talks on 5 & 6 December 2025 (Friday & Saturday). 

Time & Program:

8.00 pm - Puja

8.15 pm - Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Thanissaro 

9.30  pm - End of session 

You are encouraged to join us for the talk at the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. 

We look forward to your participation. You are welcome to bring your family and friends.

For details, please contact Sis. ST at 012-3313171.

We are pleased to announce the following meal dana opportunities:

Ven Ajahn Thanissaro, Ven. Chao Khun Keng & Bhikkhu Sangha as follows:

5 & 7 December (Fri & Sun)  

• 7 am - Breakfast Dana 

•  11 am - Lunch Dana

6 December (Sat)

• 7 am - Breakfast Dana 

•  10 am - Rice Pindacara followed by lunch dana

Please bring your cooked food, dessert and fruits, 20 minutes before the designated mealtime.

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

Date: 4 Dec 2025 (Thursday) The programme is as follows:

● 8.00 pm - Puja

● 8.15 pm - Itipiso chanting (x108)

● 9.25 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

● 9.30 pm - End of Puja and Chanting

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000.

Date: Saturday, 3 January 2026

Programme: 

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by monastics from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

• 9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

• 9.30 pm - Adhithana and End

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma,

As we approach the final month of 2025, we warmly invite you and your loved ones to participate in the meaningful programmes lined up this December at Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS).

In conjunction with the concluding chapter of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, December will be a month filled with Dhamma talks, pujas, observance days, meditation retreats and opportunities for offering dana to our visiting Sangha members.

To help you plan, we have compiled a summary calendar of all December activities (attached). We hope these programmes will support your practice, deepen your understanding of the Dhamma, and strengthen our sense of community as we close this milestone year together.

We encourage you to bring your family and friends to join us in cultivating blessings, learning and fellowship. Let’s end 2025 on a wholesome note and welcome the new year with renewed faith and inspiration.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the contact persons listed in the calendar or visit https://bubs.my for more information.

We look forward to practising together with all of you.

With metta,

Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS)

We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Noom will be offering an evening Dhamma talk on 24 November 2025 (Monday).

24 Nov (Monday) program:

8.00 pm - Group Chanting 

8.40 pm - Dhamma Talk

9.40 pm - End of session

Everyone is warmly encouraged to join us for the talk at Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. We look forward to your support and participation. Please bring along your family and friends!

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).

We warmly encourage members and friends to offer meal dāna to Ven. Ajahn Noom on the following dates and times:

- 24 Nov (Mon), 10 am

- 25 Nov (Tue), 10 am

- 26 Nov (Wed), 9 am

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

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

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).

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 25–40).

Fill out the form to secure your spot!

Register here: https://bubs.my/byx/meditation 

For further information, please contact Joe at +6281272001113 or Mabel at +6592276011 (WhatsApp).

Date: 20 Nov 2025 (Thursday)

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by monastics  from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

• 9.20 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

• 9.30 pm - Adhithana and End

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000.

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.

Join online at https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation 

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

Time:

8.00 pm Chanting

8.05 pm “A Worthy Life (Part 2)”

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

Members and friends are encouraged to offer Meal Dana to Ven Ajahn Dhammadaro and Ven Ajahn Khemadassi.

Date: 5 November 2025, Wednesday

Time: 

11 am - Lunch Dana for Ven. Khemadassi only

Date : 6  November 2025, Thursday 

Time : 

7 am - Breakfast Dana 

11 am - Lunch Dana and Dhamma sharing

For Ven. Ajahn Dhammadaro and Ven. Khemadassi

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

For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Chee Wat at 016-313 3628 

Ven. Ajahn Dhammadaro is an Australian currently residing in Brisbane. Ven Khemadassi is currently residing in Sumedharama in Portugal.

Both Venerables are of the Ajahn Chah lineage of the Thai Forest Tradition.

Date: 4 Nov 2025 (Tuesday)

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.15  pm - Itipiso chanting (x108)

• 9.25 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

• 9.30 pm - End of Puja and Chanting

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000

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.

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

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.

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.

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.