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.
Please join us for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm at the vihara, 260 West Dana Street, Mountain View.
Please join us for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm at the vihara, 260 West Dana Street, Mountain View.
Special Events
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Upcoming Teachings and EventsWednesday, July 17 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, July 24 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study, led by the lay community this week KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, July 28 11:00am – 12:30pm Worldwide Insight online teaching https://www.worldwideinsight.org/ Sunday, July 28 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm "A Way" 25 minute documentary featuring Ayya Santussika and monastics from Shasta Abbey and Sravasti Abbey KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, July 31 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, July 31 9:00 pm to 12:00 am Lunar Observance Meditate 'Til Midnight KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, August 1 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 Saturday, August 3 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Eastbay Dhamma: Mindfully Facing Disease and Death Starr King School for the Ministry 2441 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley Sunday, August 4 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Almsround Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, August 7 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, August 14 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, August 18 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Mindfully Facing Disease and Death KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Tuesday, August 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, meditation and Dhamma discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont |
Past Events
Ajahn Brahm Visiting KBV!!!
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New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
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Parking Notice Out of consideration for our neighbors, we encourage everyone (who is able) to park at Edith Landels Elementary School (115 W Dana St) when attending group meetings. If you wish to park at the vihara, please use the two spaces (next to each other) in front of the garage before parking on the street. |
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