New Student Intake

For NEW student intake in 2026, please submit the new student registration form at the UBV Office and register for the Induction and Buddhism Course in early January 2026.

Forms are available from the office in Uttama Bodhi Vihara (Mondays-Fridays: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm) and from the Sunday Counter (9.30 am - 11.30 am)

Refer to https://bubs.my/dhamma-school for more details on BUBS Dhamma School.

Re-registration for Dhamma School 2026 is now open!

Re-registration for Dhamma School 2026 is now open!
Please complete the form via the link provided to confirm your child’s placement for next year.
https://bubs.my/ds2026
Deadline: 30 November 2025
Your timely response will help us plan effectively. 
For any inquiries, please contact: 

Teacher Pat: 017-873 1002 

Sis. Joanne:  012-375 6480

Sis. Jaime: 012-327 0803

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

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.

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

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.

This initiative aims to distribute cooked food and sundries to various charity organisations, bringing nourishment and joy to those in need.

How You Can Participate:

1. Cooking and Distribution: Help us prepare and distribute meals.

2. Cheering the Elderly: Stay on to cheer and spend time with the elderly, bringing smiles and companionship.

Your participation will make a significant difference in the lives of many. We look forward to your support and involvement.

Upcoming Monthly Distribution Dates:

• 15 Nov

• 20 Dec

For further enquiries, please contact Sis. Melissa at 019-6688112.

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.

Calling all young working adults!

The BUBS Youth eXperience (BYX) is organizing a Dhamma dialogue with Ven. Ajahn Dhammasiha, Abbot of Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia, on Wed, 24 Dec 2025.

We are excited to invite you to a unique and engaging Dhamma Q&A session, where we’ll delve into the challenges encountered in your daily life. This is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences and seek guidance rooted in the teachings of the Buddha.

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2025

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Venue: Sangha Dana Room, Ground Floor, Uttama Bodhi Vihara (UBV)

Whether you are navigating stress at work, balancing family responsibilities or simply seeking spiritual support, this session is for you. Let’s come together, explore and learn from each other in a supportive and compassionate environment. 
Kindly register at https://bubs.my/byx/ddvadhammasiha2025

For further information, kindly email byx@bubs.my

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 delighted to invite you to the Induction and Buddhism Course, designed specifically for BUBS new membership applicants and open to anyone interested in learning more about our community and Buddhism.

Date: 3 Jan 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Bhavana Hall at Uttama Bodhi Vihara

*Lunch will be provided during the event.

To register, please fill in this form: https://bubs.my/induction-course 

For any inquiries, please contact Sis. Yee Bing 012-3150625, or Bro. Russell Gan at 019-2785953.

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.