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 are pleased to inform you that Venerable Ajahn Kusalo will be facilitating a 1-Day Meditation Retreat. Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.

Date: 25 December 2025 (Thursday)

Check-in: 7.15 am 

Check-out: 5.00 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara  

Register at https://bubs.my/retreat-2025-AJKusalo 

Closing date is 9 Dec 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

Biodata:

Venerable Ajahn Kusalo is a distinguished senior monk in the Thai Forest Tradition. A native of New Zealand, Ajahn Kusalo took full ordination in 1992 under the guidance of Luang Por Sumedho. He has a wealth of experience, having spent six years training at Amaravati Monastery in the UK, and eight years in Canada, where he played a central role in establishing Tisarana Buddhist Monastery near Ottawa.

Ajahn Kusalo returned to his home country to serve as the Abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Wellington for over a decade, guiding the monastic community until he retired from that role in 2024. He is known for his deeply practical approach to the Dhamma, emphasizing mindfulness and meditation in everyday life. 

We are pleased to inform you that Luang Por Vajiro, Abbot of Sumedharama Monastery, Portugal, will be facilitating a One-Day Meditation Retreat.

Members and friends are encouraged to participate in this retreat.

Retreat details:

Date: 4 January 2026 (Sunday)

Check-in: 7.15 am

Check-out: 5.00 pm

Venue: Uttama Bodhi Vihara

Register at www.bubs.my/retreat-2026-LPVajiro

Closing date is 30 December 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 3173.

Biodata:

Luang Por Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953. He met Luang Por Chah and Luang Por Sumedho at the Hampstead Vihara in 1977. In 1979, he went to Wat Pah Nanachat and received upasampadā from Luang Por Chah at Wat Pah Pong in 1980. Luang Por Vajiro returned to England in 1984 and assisted with the establishment of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. He lived in the monasteries in the UK for many years.

In 1993, he moved to New Zealand to lead the Bodhinyanarama community in Wellington for five years. Following this, he entered a three-year retreat in Australia and then returned to Amaravati in 2001.

In 2012, he moved to Portugal, where he had been closely involved in the establishment of Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery near Lisbon, which is now his base and where he serves as the Abbot of the monastery.

A handful of spots have just opened up for the above Sutta Study and Meditation Retreat. Don’t let this chance for personal spiritual growth pass you by. These available places will not last long. Secure your spot now: https://bubs.my/retreat-catt

Closing Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025 or once we reach our optimum number of participants. For further details, please email: retreat@bubs.my