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

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on “Supporting, Nurturing, and Growing in the Dhamma”

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

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

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

Join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara. 

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

Register Online: https://bubs.my/byx/lhdn2024workshop

Seats are limited to the first 20. Kindly register early to secure a seat FAST.

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my.

We are pleased to inform you that Luang Por Sorasak Jotiko is visiting BUBS, and the program is as follows:

Thursday, 10 April 2025

8.00 pm - Evening Chanting

8.30 pm - Dhamma Talk (Translation in English by Ven. Ajahn Teh) 

9.30 pm - End

Friday, 11 April 2025

8.00 am - Rice Pindacara at UBV

8.30 am - Meal Dana 

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

About Luang Por Sorasak

Luang Por Sorasak Jotiko is 71 years old with 41 vassa (Ordained at Wat Asokaram, Samut Prakaan Province). In late December 1984. Luang Por went to stay with Than Phor Fuang Jotiko at Wat Dhammasathit in Rayong Province

When Than Phor Fuang passed away in 1986, he moved to spend the rains retreat with Luang Phor Den at Ban Huai Pla Lot, Dan Mae Lamao Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province, among the Lahu (Muser) hill tribe.

A year later,  he relocated to Ban Muser Sam Muen Thung, Phawo Subdistrict, Mae Sot District and moved to Ban Lekho, Phawo Subdistrict, among the Karen hill tribe, where he has remained for 37 years.

Luang Por currently resides in Wat Pa Lekho, Phawo Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province.

His monastic journey reflects a deep commitment to the Dhamma and a life dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of the hill tribe communities.

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

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

8.00 pm: Chanting

8.05 pm: Dhamma sharing on “Mangala Sutta (Part 11) - Discourse on Blessings ”

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

We are pleased to announce the following meal dana opportunities:

1. Dates: Wednesday  9 April & Coming Monday, 14 April 

Meal Dana @  11 am for Ven. Ajahn Cagino, and 2 Bhikkhu Sangha (Total 3 visiting monastics .

Please note the change in dana time from 9am to 11 am .

*For your info, Ven. Ajahn Cagino is a Vegetarian.*

2. Date: 11 April 2025 (Friday)

Rice Pindacara @ 8 am, and Meal Dana @ 8:30 am for Luang Por Sorasak Jotiko and 2 Bhikkhu Sangha 

3. Date: 12 April 2025 (Saturday)

Meal Dana @ 8 am for Ven Ajahn Teh Thanavaro.

4. Dates: 21 & 22 April 2025 (Monday & Tuesday)

Meal Offering @ 8 am for Luang Por Ton and 2 Bhikkhu Sangha , followed by Q&A and Offering of Requisites

This year's Wesak Day Celebrations will be held at Uttama Bodhi Vihara on 11 and 12 May 2025.

In line with our theme, "Supporting, Nurturing & Growing in the Dhamma", we encourage you to join us as a volunteer and contribute to the success of this meaningful event.

We are seeking volunteers for the following areas:  

• Donation Counter

• Food Preparation & Distribution

• Sangha Support - Transport

• Sangha Support - Blessings & Dana

• Free Publications Counter

• Bathing of the Buddha

• Logistics & Ushering

• Candle Lighting Sales Counter

• Flower Arrangements and Sales Counter

• Post-Wesak Cleaning

Please sign up online or at the BUBS UBV Notice Board beside the Sunday Counter.

Register here: https://bubs.my/wesak-volunteer   

For inquiries, contact the UBV Office at 603-7710 6010. 

We look forward to your participation in making this Wesak a blessed and memorable occasion!

Members and friends are invited to attend a Dhamma talk by Ven. U Pannasami and join in the offering of alms round (rice) to members of the Sangha, Samanera, and Samaneri who are participating in the Novitiate Camp jointly organized by Dhamma Earth Club of Malaysia (DECOM) and BUBS. 

Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2025

Program:

9.00 am - Request for 3 Refuges and 5 Precepts

9.10 am - Dhamma Talk by Ven. U Pannasami (in Mandarin with English translation)

10.00 am - Offering of allowable requisites

10.30 am - Rice Pindacāra

11.00 am -  Meal offering (vegetarian) 

11.30 am - Community Lunch

For Dana coordination, please contact Sis. Emily Bong: 012-3399238.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Sugatawamsa Thera will be giving an Evening Dhamma Talk on 3 April 2025.

Time:

8.00 pm - Puja

8.15 pm - Dhamma Talk by Ven. Sugatawamsa Thera

9.30 pm - Q & A

9.45 pm - End

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

Biography:

Venerable Digana Sugatavaṁsa Thero was born on November 16, 1981, in Sri Lanka. At the age of 16, he entered the order of Buddhist monks as a novice at the prestigious Galduwa Sri Kalyani Yogasramaya Monastery, in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka under the preceptorship of Most. Venerable Kadawadduwe Sri Jinawansa Maha Thero and Most.Venerable Na-Uyane Ariyadhamma Maha Thero.

He received his higher ordination at the age of 20 and later reaffirmed his commitment by re-taking higher ordination on January 20, 2006, under the guidance of Ven. Devagoda Mangala Maha Thero and Ven. Na-Uyane Ariyadhamma Maha Thero.

Bhante has studied under many famous scholar monks in Sri Lanka and has gained proficiency in Vinaya (Monastic Discipline), Pali Language, and Abhidhamma. He has received the titles “Vinaya Visarada” (Expert in Vinaya) “ Abhidhamma Visarada” (Expert in Abhidhamma) and “Tripitakacariya” (Proficiency in all three baskets of the Pali Canon), from both Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha and the Monk University of Sri Viddyodaya Parivena, Sri Lanka.

Bhante is fluent in Pali, Sinhala, and English. 

Dear Members and Friends of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS),

With immense gratitude and joy, we reflect on the extraordinary celebration of BUBS’ 25th Anniversary, held on March 28, 29, and 30, 2025. This milestone event was a profound success, blessed by the inspiring presence and support of 25 Bhikkhu Sangha, led by Venerable Chao Khun Keng, who went above and beyond by bringing additional monks to mark this occasion. We were especially honored by the participation of Luang Por Liam (63 Vassa), a highly revered senior monk, whose presence added immense grace and significance to the event.

The launching on March 28, 2025, began with the lighting of a candle, symbolizing the timeless wisdom shared by the Buddha: “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” This act set the tone for a weekend filled with blessings, as the Sangha’s powerful and auspicious Paritta chanting uplifted the energy of Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV). Luang Por Liam expressed delight at our facilities for practice, touring the entire building alongside Chao Khun Keng, capturing many memorable photos. As a cherished gift, Luang Por presented BUBS with a unique Buddha Rupa, now placed in the Bhavana Hall, and delivered an inspiring Dhamma talk on the morning of March 29, touching the hearts of all present.

The event provided devotees with abundant opportunities to cultivate Dana through Pindacara, the offering of requisites, and donations; to strengthen Sila through mindful participation; and to deepen Bhavana, culminating in a one-day meditation retreat attended by 100 dedicated yogis. Our photo exhibition brought immense joy and nostalgia to those who have been part of BUBS over the past 25 years, while inspiring newer members with the legacy of our community.

The organizing chairman wishes to share: “Everyone worked very hard and served with joy and happiness. May the goodness arising from your meritorious deeds be the causes for favorable conditions for your practice.” On behalf of BUBS, we extend our heartfelt anumodana to the visiting monastics, invited guests, the Organizing Committee, Exco members, and volunteers who worked harmoniously and with great dedication to make this 25th Anniversary launching a truly blessed occasion. Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu.

May the merits of these three remarkable days continue to inspire and uplift us all as we journey together in the Dhamma.

With Metta and Anumodana,  

Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS)  

From the Organizing Chairman and the Entire BUBS Community

Date: Tuesday, 1 April to Thursday, 3 April 2025.

Breakfast and lunch at 7 am and 10.30 am respectively for Ven Ajahn Mettiko

Date:  ⁠Friday 4 April, Monday 7 April, Wednesday 9 April, to Thursday 10 April  2025

Meal Dana at 9 am to Ven. Ajahn Cagino and 2 Bhikkhu Sangha (3 visiting monastics).

* Please note that Ven. Ajahn Cagino is a Vegetarian.

Please bring your cooked food, dessert and fruits, 15 minutes before the designated mealtime.

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

In conjunction with our 25th anniversary celebration and the one-day retreat by Ven. Chao Kun Keng, we are pleased to inform you that Ven. Chao Khun Keng will be giving a Dhamma Talk at 9.00 am, which is open to the public.

All are encouraged to attend the talk and bring a cooked dish for the offering of lunch Dana. Please bring your cooked food, fruits, or desserts to the LG floor by 10.00 am.

For further information, please contact Sis. ST: 012-3313171.

Biodata:

Ven. Chao Khun Keng Khemako, born in 1964 in Singapore, is a monk of the Thai Forest Tradition. He was ordained in 1987 under the recommendation of Ajahn Thanissaro. One of his main teachers was Luang Pu Jiak Cundo, of the first generation of Ajahn Mun disciples. He received the title of Chao Khun in 2013. Currently, Chao Khun Keng is the Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery (JB); the Abbot of a hill-tribe forest monastery in Om Koi, Chiangmai; President of Palelai Buddhist Temple (Singapore); and Religious Advisor to various Buddhist organizations worldwide.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Chao Khun Keng, Abbot of Santi Forest, Ulu Tiram, Johor will be facilitating a One-Day Meditation Retreat in conjunction with BUBS 25th Anniversary Celebration.

Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.

Date: 30 March 2025 (Sunday)

Check-in: 7.15 am

Check-out: 5.00 pm

Venue : Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Register at www.bubs.my/retreat-2025-CKK

Closing date is 25 March 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

*Ven Chao Khun Keng Khemako, born in 1964 in Singapore, is a monk of the Thai Forest Tradition. He was ordained in 1987 under the recommendation of Ajahn Thanissaro. One of his main teachers was Luang Pu Jiak Cundo, the first generation of Ajahn Mun disciples. He received the title of Chao Khun in 2013. Currently, Chao Khun Keng is the Abbot of Santi Forest Monastery (JB), the Abbot of a hill-tribes forest monastery in Om Koi, Chiangmai, President of Palelai Buddhist Temple (Singapore) and Religious Advisor to various Buddhist organizations worldwide.*

Explore Life’s Challenges with Dhamma Guidance

The BUBS Youth eXperimental (BYX) warmly invites you to a captivating Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh).

This is more than just a session—it's an interactive Q&A that delves into your daily challenges. Share your experiences, ask profound questions and gain insightful advice rooted in the Buddha's timeless teachings.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and achieve clarity.

Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025

Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue: Sangha Dana Room, Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Registration Link: https://bubs.my/byx/ddvakittisobhano

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my.

Biodata:

Born and bred in Penang, Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh) was first introduced to Theravada Buddhism in his early teens and his interest and practice of the dhamma steadfastly progressed 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 has 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.

A very good practising monk of the Thai forest tradition, Ven. Ajahn came back to Malaysia 3 years ago 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.

We are pleased to announce that the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS) 25th Anniversary Celebration will be launched by a 25-member Bhikkhu Sangha, led by Ven. Chao Khun Keng, from 28 March to 30 March 2025 (Friday to Sunday). 

We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone event by offering meal dana, attending the Dhamma talks, and participating in all the activities.  We look forward to your participation in this meritorious celebration. Please  bring your family and friends 

Program 

2.1 Friday, 28 March 2025

Morning 

7.00  AM - Breakfast Dana 

10.30 AM - Lunch Dana

Evening

7.45 PM - Arrival of Devotees

8.00  PM - Request for 3 Refuges and 5 precepts 

8.20 PM to 10.15 PM - Launching & Offering of Lights, Paritta Chanting & Dhamma Talk led by Ven. Chao Khun Keng 

2.2 Saturday, 29 March 2024

Morning 

7.45  AM - Arrival of Devotees and Receiving Dana Food

8.10 AM - Rice pindacara to 25 Bhikkhu Sangha

9.00 AM - 11.30 AM - Offerings,  Dhamma Talk, Paritta Chanting, Sanghika Dana and Community Lunch

Evening

7.45 PM - Arrival of devotees

8.00 PM - 9.45 PM- Evening Dhamma Talk & Circumambulation 

2.3 Sunday, 30 March 2025 (one-day retreat by Ven. Chao Kun Keng)

Morning 

9.00 AM - Dhamma Talk by Ven. Chao Kun Keng (open to the public) 

10.30 AM  - Lunch  Dana and Community Lunch

2.4 Meal Dana on 28, 29 and 30 March 

Devotees are encouraged to offer dana on 28, 29 and 30 March 2025 (Friday - Sunday) 

Breakfast Dana @ 7.00 AM - please contact Sis YY Kow (012-3453829).

Lunch Dana @ 10.30 am - please contact Sis Emily Bong (012-3399238) or Sis ST (012-3313171).

***Please join us for community lunch after the offering and share in the spirit of giving by helping with the cleaning up after the meals.

2.5 Donation for Allowable Sangha Requisites

If you wish to contribute towards the Sangha requisites and wish to have a tax-exempt receipt for the donation, please pay at the counter or the office and request a TE receipt.

For inquiries please contact: Sis Sharon Soon (012-6985662).

1. Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025

Meal Dana for Ven. Ajahn Mettiko. 

Breakfast and  lunch dana at 7.00 am n 10.30 am respectively.

2. ⁠Date: Friday, 28 March (6 Bhikkhu Sangha)
Breakfast and  Lunch dana at 7am and 10.30 am respectively

3. Date:  ⁠Saturday, 29 March (25 Bhikkhu Sangha)

Lunch dana at 10.30 am

4. ⁠Date: Sunday, 30 March (20 Bhikkhu Sangha)

Breakfast and Lunch dana at 7am and 10.30 am respectively

5. Date:  Monday, 31 March (8 Bhikkhu Sangha)

Breakfast and lunch dana at 7 am and 10.30 am respectively

6. ⁠Date: Tuesday, 1 April to Thursday, 3 April 2025

 Breakfast and lunch at 7 am and 10.30 am respectively  for Ven Ajahn Mettiko

7. Date:  ⁠Friday, 4 April; Monday, 7 April  to  Wednesday, 9 April 2025 

Meal Dana at 9 am to Ven. Ajahn Cagino and 2 Bhikkhu Sangha (3 Bhikkhu Sangha).

Please note that  Ven. Ajahn Cagino is a Vegetarian.

Please bring your cooked food, cut fruits and desserts 30 mins before the meal dana time.

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

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

8.00 pm: Chanting

8.05 pm: Dhamma sharing on “Mangala Sutta (Part 10) - Discourse on Blessings ”

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

BUBS will be organising a Cheng Beng Dana and Blessing on 23 March 2025. Monastics from Sentul Buddhist Temple will be visiting 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 at the Buddhacetiya Hall at 9.00 am. This will be followed by Dana at 10.00 am at the Sangha Dana room.

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

Dana food is to be delivered to the LG floor by 8.45 am.

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    

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, 

Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

For inquiries please contact Teacher Pat at 017-873 1002 

In busy days filled with meetings, deadlines, and endless to-dos, it's time to pause and reconnect with your inner self. Join our meditation session designed specifically for young professionals—a space to unwind, recharge, and cultivate mindfulness that transforms stress into clarity. Discover the power of mindfulness and embrace a more balanced, focused life.

Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BYXMarch2025Meditation

For further information, please contact Bro. Joenatan at +6281272001113 or Bro. Danny at +60129549805

In conjunction with the upcoming launching of the 25th Anniversary Celebration, to prepare for the monastic visits of many eminent Venerable Teachers, BUBS is organizing a Working Bee (Gotong Royong) as follows:

Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025

Time: 9 am - 2 pm (lunch will be provided)

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Please come with your family and friends to participate in this wholesome activity.

It would also be of great help to bring along any cleaning materials and tools, such as old newspapers, cleaning cloths, pails and mops, as cleaning tools in UBV are limited.

Please register at https://bubs.my/workingbee2025 so that the organising team can prepare for lunch to be served.

For more details, contact BUBS Office Administrator, Bro. Tay at 03-77106010

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

Meeting ID: 811 7257 9175

Passcode: 732425

8.00 pm: Chanting

8.05 pm: Dhamma sharing on “Mangala Sutta (Part 9) - Discourse on Blessings ”

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

The BUBS Youth eXperimental (BYX) warmly invites you to a captivating Dhamma dialogue (Mandarin) with Ven. Ajahn Cagino.

This is more than just a session—it's an interactive Q&A that delves into the daily challenges you encounter. Share your experiences, ask profound questions, and gain insightful advice rooted in the Buddha's timeless teachings.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and achieve clarity.

Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025

Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue: Sangha Dana Room, Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Registration Link:  https://bubs.my/byx/ddvacagino

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my.

We are pleased to inform you that Ven. Ajahn Cagino will be giving a Dhamma Talk (Bilingual in English & Mandarin) at UBV after Sunday Puja.

9.00 am - Puja

9.20 am - Dhamma Sharing, Q&A

11.00 am - Lunch Dana

All are encouraged to attend the talk and bring a cooked dish for the offering of lunch Dana. Please bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts to the LG floor by 10.30 am.

For further information, please contact Bro Victor at 017 439 9919.

Biography:

Ven. Ajahn Cagino (born in 1967, Seremban Malaysia) was a renowned professional photographer before he was ordained in 1997. He has since accumulated 21 vassa and is a member of Ajahn Chah monastic community.

Ven. Ajahn Cagino wandered over 4,000 km on foot in the forest of Thailand, documenting the daily lives of forest monks through his photography. 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 (the 302nd branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong).

Ven. Ajahn Cagino took residence in a hermitage at Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Reclining Buddha Temple) in Chiang Mai, dedicating himself to intensive practice.

The program is as follows:

8.00 pm - Puja

8.15 pm - Itipiso Chanting (x108)

9.25 pm - Dedication & sharing of merits

9.30 pm - End

 Join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara.

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

Members and friends are encouraged to offer food dana to Ven. Ajahn Cagino and two Bhikkhu Sangha on the following days:

Date:   14 & 15 March 2025 (Fri & Sat)

Time:   9 am Meal Dana (Lunch)

Date:   16 March 2025 (Sun)

Time:   11 am Lunch Dana

Date:   17 March 2025 (Mon)

Time:   9 am Lunch Dana

* Please note that Ven Ajahn Cagino is a vegetarian.*

Please bring your cooked food 15 minutes before the designated meal time. For additional info on Dana, please contact Sis ST at 012-331 3171.