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.

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

Date: 21 Oct 2025 (Tuesday)

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 Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh).

Date: 19 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

8:00 AM - Offering of Meal Dana

9:00 AM - Puja

9.15 AM - Dhamma Talk

Kindly bring your cooked food, fruits or desserts 30 minutes before the designated mealtime. For more information, please refer to our meal Dana announcement.

For additional info on Dana, please contact Bro. Danny: 012-9549805

About Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh)

Born and raised 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 14 years in the deep forest of Omkoi in Northern Thailand, supported by a nearby tribal village for his basic living needs.

A workshop titled, “When Knowing Sets You Free - Ignorance Chains Us; Understanding Sets Us Free” - Join us for a 2-day stay-in workshop where working and older adults engage in interactive sessions and personal reflection on Right View — guided by Ven Ajahn Kittisobhano (Bhante Huat Poh).

Date: Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct 2025

Check-in: Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 8:15 am

Check-out: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 5:00 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

For registration, please click:  https://bubs.my/workshop/srlwoct2025

For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my

Closing date for registration: 10 Oct 2025 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 14 years in the deep forest of Omkoi in Northern Thailand, supported by a nearby tribal village for his basic living needs.

In 2020, a sense of filial duty called him back to Malaysia to care for his ailing father. Since his return, Ven. Ajahn has been sharing the Dhamma to promote better understanding and inspiring many to understand and walk the Path that leads to liberation.

Members and friends are encouraged to offer Meal Dana to Ven. Ajahn Kittisobhano in conjunction with Ven. Ajahn's two-day workshop in UBV.

Date: Sat, 18 and Sun, 19 October 2025

Time: 8 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 Bro. Tan Buck Soon

Date: 12 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Faith to Wisdom"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

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

BUBS is organizing a 2D/1N spiritual and fellowship trip to Santi Forest Monastery, Ulu Tiram, Johor, to participate in their Kathina ceremony.

Details are as follows:

Saturday, 11 October, 7 AM - Gather at UBV Buddhacetiya Hall

Sunday, 12 October, 1 PM - Depart Santi Forest Monastery, Ulu Tiram, back to UBV

Price:

RM300 per adult. 

RM260 per child (4 - 17 years old). Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be no charge for children below 4 years old (sharing bed with parents/guardian).

The above fee covers transportation, insurance, 1-night accommodation, 1 lunch and 1 dinner on 11 October.

Payment of the participation fee is upon confirmation of acceptance. Fees paid are transferable but non-refundable. A detailed itinerary will be given upon payment of fees. The closing date is 25 September or upon reaching our optimum number of participants, whichever is earlier. 

Registration is now closed.

Feel free to contact Sis. Lee Sia @ 010-9189 673 for further information.

We are pleased to announce that Ven. Ajahn Noom will be offering evening Dhamma talks on 7 and 8 October 2025 (Tuesday and Wednesday).

7 Oct (Tue) program:

- 8.00 pm  Group Chanting of Itipiso 108 times

- 8.45 pm  Dhamma Talk

- 9.30 pm  End of session

8 Oct (Wed) program:

- 8.00 pm  Group Chanting of Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta

- 8.30 pm  Dhamma Talk

- 9.30 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!

On October 5th, which is a Sunday, we will be having a special Full Moon Day puja, a day before the actual Full Moon Day observance, and to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The program will include Puja & Itipiso chanting, followed by a lantern parade and refreshments with mooncakes. Please feel free to bring your children along for the puja and the lantern parade.

Date: 5 Oct 2025 (Sunday)

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja & Itipiso chanting

• 8.30 pm - Tanglung parade

• 9:00 pm - Mooncake & Refreshments

• 9:30 pm - End

For further information, please contact Bro. Pierre at 011-2800 8000, or Sis. Lee Sia at 010-9189 673.

We are fortunate to have Venerable Ajahn Noom visiting BUBS and residing in UBV from 5 Oct until 9 Oct. Members and friends are encouraged to offer Meal Dana to Ven. Ajahn Noom.

Date: 5, 6, 7 & 9 October 2025 (Sun - Thu)

Time: 10:00 AM - Meal Dana

Date: 8 October 2025 (Wed)

Time: 

•   9:30 AM - Pindacara (Dry Food)

• 10:00 AM - Meal Dana

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

For additional info on Dana, please contact Sis Emily Bong : 012-3399238 or  Bro Victor at 017-439 9919.

We are fortunate to have Venerable Ajahn Noom visiting BUBS and residing in UBV from 5 Oct until 9 Oct. There will be a Dhamma sharing on 5 Oct, followed by meal dana.

Date: 5 October 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

• 9.00 AM - Puja

• 9.15 AM - Dhamma sharing 

• 10.00 AM - Meal Dana

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

For info on the Dana, please contact Bro Victor: 017-439 9919.

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 4)”

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 Sharing by Bro. Benny Liow

Date: 28 September 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Warm Heart, Strong Bonds: SaraniyaSutta for Modern Life"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

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

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

Members and friends are encouraged to offer Meal Dana to Luang Por Sophon Opaso.

Date: 23 Sept 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 10 AM 

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

For additional info on Dana, please contact Sis ST at 012-331 3171. 

Biodata:

Luang Por Sophon (57 vassa), 80 years old, is currently the Abbot of Wat Bueng Latthiwan, Ayutthaya, Thailand. Luang Por was ordained as a monk to express gratitude to his parents, who have passed on. He travelled and lived in Wat Nong Pah Pong with Luang Por Chah before Luang Por Chah sent him to set up Wat Bueng Latthiwan, which is the 20th branch monastery of Wat Nong Pah Pong.

The programme is as follows:

• 8.00 pm - Puja

• 8.30 pm - Paritta chanting led by Ven. from Sri Lankan 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.

A recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" will follow this Sunday's Puja on 21 September 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

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