Putting the Sīla in Sīlacon Valley
A neighborhood monastery for the study and practice of Dhamma

Karuna Buddhist Vihara (KBV or Compassion Monastery) is a Theravada monastery dedicated to sharing the Buddha's teachings leading to a truly happy life. We are located in Mountain View, CA, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

All are welcome to join us for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm. Please email us for the location each week. 

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The search continues...

After returning from Thailand, we are starting anew in the search for a commercial property for KBV's meditation center. We hope to find a location in the South Bay where we can host more practitioners for different programs than we could in our previous residential space. Please check the address for each event.

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Upcoming Teachings and Events

Tuesday, January 21
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, meditation and Dhamma sharing
Wat Buddhanusorn
36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Wednesday, January 22
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
Please email us at info@karunabv.org for location
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Thursday, January 23
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Karuna House (formerly San Jose Dharma Punx)
Meditation and Dhamma discussion
Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse St, San Jose

Wednesday, January 29
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
Please email us at info@karunabv.org for location

Wednesday, February 5
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
Please email us at info@karunabv.org for location

​Saturday, February 8
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Eastbay Dhamma: Mindfully Facing Disease and Death
1919 Addison St, Suite 301, Berkeley​

Sunday, February 9
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Mindfully Facing Disease and Death
Please email us at info@karunabv.org for location

Wednesday, February 12
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
Please email us at info@karunabv.org for location
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Thursday, February 13
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Karuna House (formerly San Jose Dharma Punx)
Meditation and Dhamma discussion
Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse St, San Jose

Sunday, February 16
Nuns Sharing Dhamma
6pm to 7:15pm -- tea and dhamma discussion
Meditation and Dhamma talk from 7:30 to 9pm
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery
2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley

Tuesday, February 18
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, meditation and Dhamma sharing
Wat Buddhanusorn
36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Wednesday, February 19
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
Please email us at info@karunabv.org for location

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Past Events 
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Kathina 2019
Sunday, October 20
​10:30 am to 2:00 pm
SFV Lodge, 361 Villa St, Mountain View


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Ajahn Brahm Visiting KBV!!!
Wednesday, June 26th
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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​New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
​Sunday, May 26
Karuna Buddhist Vihara




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