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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.

This Sunday's Puja on 14 September 2025 will be followed by a recorded reading by Ven. Ajahn Amaro from "The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah" from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

Members and friends are encouraged to offer Meal Dana for Luang Por Mahayanno & 5 Bhikkhu Sangha.

Date: 10 Sep 2025 (Wed)

Breakfast Dana: 7 AM

Lunch Dana: 10 AM

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

For additional info on Dana, please contact Sis. Emily at 012-339 9238.

Please join us in the Buddhacetiya Hall, Uttama Bodhi Vihara, for Sunday Puja and Dhamma Sharing by Datuk Charlie Chia.

Date: 7 September 2025 (Sunday)

Time:

  9.00 am - Puja

  9.25 am - Dhamma sharing on "Calming Our Minds"

10.15 am - Q&A

10.30 am - End

Biodata:

Datuk Charlie Chia holds a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) from ITM, LL.B (Honours) from the University of London, & Certificate of Legal Practice. He is a popular lay Dhamma speaker and Past President of BMS Youth Section, Kota Tinggi Buddhist Society, Metta Lodge Johor Bahru, Kuantan Buddhist Association and Bandar Utama Buddhist Society. Datuk Charlie was also the former Secretary General of Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia. Currently, he is actively sharing the Dhamma and leading Dhamma propagation activities.

Date: 6 Sep 2025 (Saturday)

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

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 3)”

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

Join our Dhamma Staff!

Job Title: Vihara Accounts/Administrative Assistant 

(Full Time / Contract Position - BUBS)

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Buddhist community in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Vihara. This role combines accounts/administrative duties with the meaningful work of supporting activities of the society and serving the Sangha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial tasks, including donation reconciliation, petty cash, and payment vouchers.

• Oversee daily office administration, such as handling inquiries, preparing correspondence, and managing records for members and volunteers.

• Support the Vihara's social media and email communications with editorial and administrative assistance.

• Coordinate dana and assist visiting monastics.

• Provide administrative support for Vihara events and programs.

• Perform other duties as needed to support overall Vihara operations.

Required Qualities:

• Experience in basic accounting and administrative tasks.

• Strong communication, organizational, and English language skills.

• Proficient in computer applications and social media management.

• A good understanding of Buddhist etiquette and Vihara protocols.

• The ability to work respectfully with monastics, volunteers, and community members.

• A commitment to Buddhist principles and values.

Preferred:

• Some experience working in a Buddhist organization would be an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of Buddhist terms and practices.

• Basic understanding of dana culture and Buddhist community dynamics.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spread of Dhamma while developing professional skills in a spiritual environment. 

Please submit your application in writing, stating your personal particulars and CV, to mgchern@bubs.my, stating Vihara Accounts/Administrative Assistant as subject of email.