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 at the vihara, 260 West Dana Street, Mountain View.
All are welcome to 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.
KBV's location is in flux!
Due to the water damage earlier this year, we have been asked to leave the current vihara at 260 W Dana St in Mountain View. We are in the process of finding commercial space for a meditation center somewhere in the South Bay, where we can host more practitioners for different programs than we could in a residential space. Please stick with us as we search!
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Upcoming Teachings and Events |
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Tuesday, October 15 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, meditation and Dhamma discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, October 16 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study Please email us for location Sunday, October 20 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Kathina 2019 SFV Lodge, 361 Villa St, Mountain View Wednesday, October 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study Please email us for location Thursday, October 24 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm Meditation instruction Planet Granite 815 Stewart Dr, Sunnyvale Thursday, October 24 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, October 30 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study Please email us for location Saturday, November 2 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Eastbay Dhamma: Mindfully Facing Disease and Death 1919 Addison St, Suite 301, Berkeley Sunday, November 3 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Mindfully Facing Disease and Death Location has changed, please email us if you would like to attend Wednesday, November 6 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study Please email us for location |
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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