Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings

Key Touchpoints & Facilities | 各服务处与设施位置：

Information Counter (咨询处): Near the main entrance (G1) for all general inquiries | 靠近主入口 (G1)，解答任何疑问。

Registration Counter (报到处): For invited guests, VIPs, media, and Buddhist organizations | 供受邀嘉宾、贵宾与佛教团体报到。

Food Dana Counter (供斋柜台): Drop-off area for cooked food offerings | 熟食供斋接收处。

Robe Collection (袈裟领取处): Pre-booked robe collection area | 已预订袈裟的领取地点。

Main Hall (大殿): Blessings Ceremony, Robe Offering & Dhamma Talks | 祈福法会、袈裟供养与佛法开示场地。

Dedication Shrine (功德回向处): Shrine for dedication of merits | 功德回向祠。

Canteen (食堂): Free breakfast (starting 7:00 AM) & lunch provided | 提供免费早餐（早上 7:00 开始供应）和午餐

Water Stations & Toilets (饮水处与洗手间): Available at multiple location | 场内设有多处饮水站与洗手间。

Event Schedule | 活动流程表：

07:00 AM: Guest Arrival (Free Breakfast @ Canteen) | 嘉宾抵达（食堂免费早餐）

07:30 AM: Pindapata (Alms-Round) | 托钵化缘

09:00 AM: Merdeka Day Blessings Ceremony | 国庆祝福·供僧大法会

09:30 AM: Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Ganha | 佛法开示（Luang Por Ganha）

11:00 AM: Robes Offering | 袈裟供养

11:30 AM: Lunch | 大众午餐结缘

12:00 PM: Dhamma Talk by Luang Ta Siri | 佛法开示（Luang Ta Siri）

01:00 PM: Anumodana & Dedication of Merits | 功德回向

Our kind usherers and volunteer crews will be on-site to assist you. Come with an open heart and rejoice in this auspicious gathering of the Mahā Saṅgha and faithful community as we bless Malaysia with peace, unity, and prosperity!

现场将有热心的义工团队随时为您提供指引与协助。欢迎大家怀着欢喜与虔诚的心，共同参与这场供僧与祈福盛会，凝聚善念，祝福马来西亚国泰民安、繁荣和平！

Event Details | 法会资讯:

Date (日期): 30 August 2026 (Sunday / 星期日)

Time (时间): 7:00 AM onwards (7:00 AM 起)

Venue (地点): SJK (C) Tsun Jin, Jalan Perwira, Kg Pandan, KL (吉隆坡循人小学)

Understanding Unites, Kindness Blesses • 相互理解，凝聚团结；善念相赠，福泽绵长

Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings

IMPORTANT INFO:

Getting to Merdeka Blessings 2026 event venue by MRT

Heading to SJK (C) Tsun Jin this 30 August? Here is the route guide via public transport!

Key Info:

• Nearest Station: Cochrane MRT

• Walk Time: ~15 minutes

• Distance: ~1.2 km

• Step-by-Step Walking Directions are shared in the attached map.

Quick Walking Guide:

1. Exit Cochrane MRT (Pintu A) onto Jalan Cochrane (facing MyTOWN Shopping Centre).

2. Walk northeast along Jalan Cochrane.

3. Turn left at the Petronas Cochrane Perkasa junction and head north.

4. Walk straight past SK Cochrane Perkasa & PPR Perkasa Flats (on your left).

5. At the intersection, cross the main road straight onto Jalan Perwira.

6. Walk down Jalan Perwira (passing SK Puteri Pandan & SRK St. Gabriel).

7. Arrive at SJK (C) Tsun Jin on your right!

Supporting this meaningful celebration, Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS) is proud to serve as a co-organizer and host the monastics at our center. From accommodation and daily dāna meals (including ṇāmpāna) to local transport and kappiya support, we look forward to caring for the Sangha throughout their stay.

Mark your calendars and join us for immense joy, unity and merit-making as we bless Malaysia with peace, harmony and prosperity!

Event Details

• Date: 30 August 2026 (Sunday)

• Venue: SJK (C) Tsun Jin, Jln Perwira, Kg Pandan, Kuala Lumpur (For non-Muslims only)

• Theme: Understanding Unites, Kindness Blesses

Program Highlights

• 07:00 AM – Arrival of guests (Free food served)

• 07:30 AM – Piṇḍapāta (Alms round)

• 09:00 AM – Merdeka Day Blessings

• 10:00 AM – Robes Offering

• 11:00 AM – Serving of Lunch

• 12:00 PM – Dhamma Talk

• 01:00 PM – Dedication of Merits

Follow the link below to get real-time updates as we count down to the event! Share this with family and friends to spread the word and rejoice in this meritorious occasion.

Click here to join:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCvJP21Hspoy23Tis2W

Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings

IMPORTANT INFO:

Pindapata (Alms-Round) Route & Guidelines

The first major highlight of Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna 2026 is the Pindapata (Alms-Round)! Over 69 Bhikkhus (monks) will participate in this ancient tradition, giving the community a rare opportunity to cultivate generosity.

Pindapata Schedule & Flow:
Start Time: 7:30 AM sharp (beginning near the school main entrance).
Line Up: Please cooperate with the volunteers and line up orderly.

Guidelines: What to Offer
YES — Place into the Alms Bowl:
- Dry, individually-packed food & drinks, Ready-to-eat items such as biscuits, sachet drinks, nuts, cereal packets, etc.
- Health & Wellness: Medicines and health supplements.
- Requisites: Daily necessities such as toiletries.

NO — DO NOT place into the Alms Bowl:
- Cooked Rice or Prepared Cooked Food: Please bring these directly to the FOOD DANA COUNTER instead.
- Raw / Uncooked Food
- Money / Cash (Monks do not accept money in their alms bowls)

Reminder:

If you bring cooked food, please head to the FOOD DANA COUNTER upon arrival so our volunteers can organize it for the monastic meal.

Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings

Please review the parking map and guidelines before your journey to ensure a smooth arrival!

Recommended Car Park Options:

• SRK St. Gabriel / SMK St. Gabriel: Turn right BEFORE approaching SJK (C) Tsun Jin.

• Malaysia Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre

• Jalan Perwira (in front of the Malaysia Paralympic Sports Excellence Centre): Roadside street parking.

• Jalan Perwira (Before SJK (C) Tsun Jin): This street parking area will ONLY be available AFTER the street Pindapata event concludes (estimated around 9:00am).

Important Notice & Reminders:

• No public parking inside SJK (C) Tsun Jin (Drop-off inside is for vehicles with special tags only).

• Parking at SRK St. Gabriel will be temporarily suspended during the street Pindapata starting at 7:30 AM.

• Please follow the instructions of RELA personnel directing traffic along Jalan Perwira.

Source / Credit: Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna Channel
https://www.facebook.com/mahasanghikadanablessings

As we approach this big Merdeka celebration, here is all the essential information you need to prepare for a smooth and meaningful morning.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026

• Location: SJK (C) Tsun Jin, Kuala Lumpur

KEY REMINDERS & SCHEDULE

• Robe Collection - Thank you to everyone who registered for the robe offering! 

  • Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  • Counter Location: Left-hand side of the school's Main Entrance

  • Policy: Strictly One Robe Per Family. If accidental multiple registrations were submitted, only one robe will be issued per family to ensure more devotees can participate.

• Piṇḍapāta (Alms Round)

  • Time: Begins promptly at 7:30 AM

  • Participants: 69 Sangha members

  • Items: Please offer DRY food or dry provisions only.

• Food Dāna

  • Offerings: Cooked dishes can be handed over at the designated Food Dana Counter.

We welcome members and devotees to offer food Dana to our visiting monks as we prepare for the Merdeka Blessings MahāSaṅghikadāna event at Uttama Bodhi Vihara.

Please note the updated schedule below:

Meal Dana Schedule:

• 27 August (Thursday) (New)

  • Ven. Ajahn Noom

  • Breakfast: 7:00 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM

• 28 August (Friday)

  • Visiting Monks

  • Breakfast: 7:00 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM

• 29 August (Saturday)

  • Visiting Monks

  • Meal Dana: 9:00 AM (Revised)

Location: Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Important Reminders:

• Please bring your food offerings at least 30 minutes before the scheduled mealtime.

• For Dana enquiries, please contact Sis YY Kow at +6012 345 3829.

May your generous offerings bring joy, peace, and abundant blessings to you and your family!

Join our Wednesday evening online session to maintain your meditation momentum and bring calm to your week.

Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026

• Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

• Platform: Zoom (Click here to join)https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Evening Programme:

• 8:00 PM – Chanting

• 8:05 PM – Devotional Practice Part 2 (Qualities of the Buddha)

• 8:25 PM – Guided Meditation Session

• 9:05 PM – Q&A Session

• 9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – End

We look forward to reconnecting and practicing together!

Join us this Tuesday for inspiring Dhamma sharings with Venerable Ajahn Dton. Come recharge your mind and deepen your practice..

• When: 25 August 2026 (Every Tuesday)

• Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MY/SG time)

• Platform: Online via Zoom

• Link: Click here to join  https://tinyurl.com/ZOOM-AjahnDton

(Note: If you haven't registered yet, a one-time registration is required).

Jointly organized by Bandar Utama Buddhist Society & Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha.

Ven. Nyaninda Bhikkhu will guide us in navigating life’s challenges through the timeless teachings of the Buddha. Engage directly with Venerable, ask your questions, and gain meaningful insights to face life’s difficulties with greater clarity and wisdom. Please join us on 23 August for a reflective sharing session.

Programme

• 9:00 AM – Puja

• 9:20 AM – Dhamma Sharing & Q&A

• 11:00 AM – Lunch Dana*  

• Dana Enquiries: Sis Emily (+6012-339 9238)

*If you wish to offer food, please bring your offerings at least 30 minutes prior to mealtime.

Biography

A graduate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Venerable received his Higher Ordination as a Bhikkhu in 2004. He trained under Pa Auk Sayadaw in the Myanmar Forest Tradition, and spent many years practising in Myanmar, India, Nepal and Germany. Venerable believes in studying the original words of the Buddha according to the system of Listening, Contemplating, Meditating. Venerable is currently the spiritual advisor of Buddhist Missionary Society Youth Section.

Ever had feedback at work hit a little too hard, or caught yourself getting defensive? Learning how to process constructive criticism without taking a hit to your self-worth is a game-changer for your career and peace of mind.

Join us this Thursday and Friday for our upcoming Life & Adulting sessions as we explore practical mindset shifts to handle workplace feedback with grace and confidence!

Upcoming Sessions This Week:

• Thursday, 20 Aug: Life & Adulting (Handling Criticism Without Taking it Personally)

• Friday, 21 Aug: Activities & Fellowship (Games, crafts & chill)

Details:

• Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Venue: BUBS Lower Ground Floor Library

• Free admission • All are welcome

Both registration and sponsorship for the Kathina & Spiritual Trip to Udon Thani (26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026) are now officially closed.

We express our deepest gratitude to all who registered and sponsored. May your merits bring peace, happiness, and spiritual growth to you and your loved ones!

We warmly invite all devotees to join us for meal dāna offerings to Bhante Guttacita at Uttama Bodhi Vihara.

Schedule:

20 August 2026 (Thursday)

• Breakfast: 7:30 AM

• Lunch: 11:30 AM

24 August 2026 (Monday)

• Breakfast: 9:00 AM

Venue: : Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Important Reminders:

• Please bring your food offerings at least 30 minutes before mealtime.

• For Dāna enquiries, please contact Sis Emily at +6012-339 9238.

Keep your meditation momentum going! Join our mid-week online session this Wednesday evening to clear your mind and anchor yourself in peace.

Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

• Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

• Platform: Zoom (Click here to join)https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Evening Programme:

• 8:00 PM – Chanting

• 8:05 PM – Devotional Practice

• 8:25 PM – Guided Meditation Session

• 9:05 PM – Q&A Session

• 9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – End

We look forward to reconnecting and practicing together!

This Sunday, 16 August, we are honored to welcome Ven. Vimuttadhammika to share the Dhamma with the community.

Mark your calendars for this special session!

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00  AM

Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama

Programme Schedule:

9:00 AM: Puja

9:20 AM: Dhamma Sharing by Ven. Vimuttadhammika

10:30 AM: Lunch Dana *

* Please note that all Lunch Dana offerings should be brought in at least 30 minutes before mealtime 

Dana Enquiries: Connect with Sis Emily @ +6012339 9238.


Biography
Ven. Vimuttadhammika was ordained at the Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary in Taiping, Perak, in 2020, with Venerable Ariyadhammika as his preceptor. He has spent time in Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Europe, staying in various monasteries of different traditions. He endeavors to translate the maps and instructions found in the suttas and contemporary traditions into the lived experience and realization of the Dhamma.

The BUBS Food Aid Program is back in action this Saturday, 15 August! We’re coming together once again to deliver fresh food and essential groceries to families and elders in need  in our community. Every bit of support helps keep this initiative alive—join us in making a difference!

Here is how you can play a part:

1. Cook & Deliver (Hands-on Volunteering) Help us prepare nutritious meals and/or drive them directly to the homes of our beneficiaries.

• Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026

• Meeting Time: 9:30 AM

• Meeting Location: LG Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

2. Donate Essentials & Dry Goods Your financial contributions fund the grocery packs and fresh food distributed every month.

• Bank: RHB

• Account #: 2121-7000-0189-97

• Reference: MonthlyFoodAid

3. Spread the Word. Help us extend our reach by sharing this post with your friends, family, and community groups.

Let’s continue cultivating compassion and dana together.

To volunteer or learn more: Contact Sis Melissa (019-668 8112).

This Thursday is New Moon Uposatha Day! Join us at Uttama Bodhi Vihara for Puja and chanting as we gather to purify the mind, deepen our practice, and cultivate merits together.

• Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026

• Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Programme Lineup:

• 8:00 PM – Puja

• 8:30 PM – Paritta Chanting (Led by Invited Monastics)

• 9:20 PM – Dedication & Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – Adhiṭṭhāna & End

Keep your meditation momentum going! Join our mid-week online session this Wednesday evening to clear your mind and anchor yourself in peace.

Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

• Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

• Platform: Zoom (Click here to join)
  https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Evening Programme:

• 8:00 PM – Chanting

• 8:05 PM – The Five Aggregates (Part 6)

• 8:25 PM – Guided Meditation Session

• 9:05 PM – Q&A Session

• 9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – End

We look forward to reconnecting and practicing together!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives, and its role will only continue to expand. Join us this Sunday as Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat shares valuable insights on how Buddhist practitioners can engage with and use AI wisely, intentionally, and with mindfulness.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Biography:
Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat is currently the Senior Professor of the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, as well as the President/CEO of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Hons) from the University of Malaya, a Master of Science from M.I.T. (USA), and a Ph.D. from Multimedia University.Join us for practical insights on navigating uncertainties and crises in life. It is not about passive acceptance, but responding with greater calm, clarity, and wisdom. Using real-life examples, Dr. Wong will share how the Buddha's teachings can offer guidance in handling adversity with understanding and resilience.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026

• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

• Topic : Practical Dhamma in Dealing with Crises

Biography: 

Dr. Wong Teck Wee is currently a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Physician at a private medical centre in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at UPM and Hospital Serdang, and was previously the head of the cardiology unit at UPM. An aspiring Buddhist practitioner, Dr. Wong also holds a strong interest in environmental wellness.

Thank you so much for the overwhelming response! Registration for this 2-day seminar is now officially closed as we have reached full capacity. For those who have secured your seats, we look forward to seeing you soon for two meaningful Saturdays combining practical life planning with Buddhist wisdom.

Event Details for Registered Participants:

Dates: Saturday, 8 August & Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Program Highlights:

Day 1: Mobility, retirement finances, estate planning, and understanding dementia/palliative care.

Day 2: Death from a Buddhist perspective, mental well-being for life's final journey, and navigating end-of-life wishes.

Questions? Reach out to Bro Weng at +6017-878 7118

#AgingWithGrace #BuddhistPerspective #EstatePlanning #CaregiverSupport #MentalWellbeing #UttamaBodhiVihara

Hey everyone! Following our awesome kickoff, the first of our August sessions is officially happening this week. Grab a friend and join us for another great round of community, learning, and fun!

What’s coming up next for Life & Adulting Thursdays in August is the continuation of our  3-topic lineup in Series 1 on navigating real-world work-life together. Fridays promises a lineup of hands-on activities to keep your curiosity piqued and fun into high gear!

Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming August Sessions:

Session 1: 6 & 7 August 2026

Thursday, 6 Aug: Life & Adulting (Series 1 Topic)

Friday, 7 Aug: Activities & Fellowship (Games, crafts & chill)

Session 2: 20 & 21 August 2026

Thursday, 20 Aug: Life & Adulting (Series 1 Topic)

Friday, 21 Aug: Activities & Fellowship (Games, crafts & chill)

As always:

Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where: BUBS Lower Ground Floor Library

No fees. No pressure. No strings attached.

Our mid-week practice continues. Join us this Wednesday evening to clear your mind, anchor yourself in peace, and keep the momentum of your practice going strong.

• Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

• Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

• Platform: Zoom (Click here to join)https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Evening Programme:

• 8:00 PM – Chanting

• 8:05 PM – The Five Aggregates (Part 5)

• 8:25 PM – Guided Meditation Session

• 9:05 PM – Q&A Session

• 9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – End

We look forward to reconnecting and practicing together!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives, and its role will only continue to expand. Join us this Sunday as Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat shares valuable insights on how Buddhist practitioners can engage with and use AI wisely, intentionally, and with mindfulness.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Biography:
Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat is currently the Senior Professor of the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, as well as the President/CEO of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Hons) from the University of Malaya, a Master of Science from M.I.T. (USA), and a Ph.D. from Multimedia University.

Please note our upcoming Meal Dana schedule for Bhante Guttacitta, with a newly added date on 2 August:

1 August (Saturday) - Breakfast: 7:00 AM

2 August (Sunday) - Breakfast : 7:00 AM (New Addition)

Location: Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Jalan BU 3/1, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Note: Please bring your food offerings at least 30 minutes before mealtime.

Dana enquiries: Sis Emily @ +6012 339 9238.

We invite you to join us in offering breakfast to Bhante Guttacitta. Let’s come together in the spirit of generosity and community.

Date: Saturday, 1st August 2026 

Time: 7:00 AM

Our Wednesday evening online meditation session continues! We look forward to reconnecting and practising together. Join us to clear your mind and anchor your mid-week in peace.

Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Platform: Zoom : https://bubs.my/zoom/meditation

Evening Programme:

• 8:00 PM – Chanting

• 8:05 PM – The Five Aggregates (Part 4)

• 8:25 PM – Meditation Session

• 9:05 PM – Q&A Session

• 9:25 PM – Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – End

A gentle reminder that our Full Moon Uposatha Day Observance is happening tomorrow evening at Uttama Bodhi Vihara. Let us come together as a community to cultivate mindfulness, purify our minds, and accumulate immense merits through collective Puja and chanting.

Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Programme Lineup:

• 8:00 PM – Puja

• 8:30 PM – Itipiso Chanting (x108)

• 9:20 PM – Dedication & Sharing of Merits

• 9:30 PM – Adhiṭṭhāna & End