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.
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.
We warmly invite you to a unique and immersive 5-Day (Non-residential) Sutta Study & Meditation Retreat, designed specifically for experienced as well as novice meditators to unite silent practice with scholarly exploration.
This retreat is not merely an intellectual exercise; it is an opportunity for the Dhamma to breathe life into your meditation, and for your meditation to give experiential truth to the words of the Buddha.
Dates & Timing:
Dates: 21 January 2026 (Wednesday) - 25 January 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara
Registration:
Click here to register: https://bubs.my/retreat-catt
Closing Date: Sunday, 5 October 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
About Venerable Ajahn Cattamalo
Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo is the abbot of Muttodaya Forest Monastery. Born in Germany, he was ordained in the Wat Nong Pa Pong tradition of LP Chah, Northeastern Thailand, in 1988. He spent 7 years in various monasteries throughout Thailand practising and studying with different meditation teachers of the forest tradition. For 13 years, he lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth, Australia. For the last 5 years, he was the vice-abbot there, helping Ajahn Brahmavamso. Ven. Ajahn Cattamalo has been with Muttodaya Forest Monastery in Germany since its inception.
