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.
Many thanks for everyone's contribution to the Kathina!
May the blessings of your kindness and generosity bring you happiness for a very long time.
Special Events
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Upcoming Teachings and Events Sunday, January 20 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Nuns Sharing Dhamma Tea & dhamma discussion from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm Meditation and Dhamma talk from 7:30 pm to 9 pm Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA Wednesday, January 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, January 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 Sunday, January 27 9:30am – 4:30pm Vegetarian potluck meal offering at 11:00 am Daylong Meditation Retreat Facebook and/or Liberation: Technology, Social Media and our Awakening A day of meditation, dhamma talks and Q&A on the subject of technology and social media in relation to dhamma practice. KBV, 260 W Dana St, Mountain View ***Registration Required*** Wednesday, January 30 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, February 3 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Alms Round Downtown Mountain View Tuesday, February 5 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm "Engaged Brahmaviharas" at Insight Meditation South Bay As part of a series on Engaged Buddhism, Ayya Santussika will talk about applying the Brahmaviharas in social and environmental action. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View Wednesday, February 6 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Saturday, February 9 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm East Bay Dhamma Half-Day Retreat Meditation and study on the Seven Factors of Enlightenment. Please bring your own cushion. Starr King School For Ministry, at the "Round Chapel" 2441 Le Conte Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA Wednesday, February 13 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, February 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, February 27 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, February 28 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 |
Past Events
Kathina 2018 at Karuna Buddhist Vihara
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Insight Dialogue Daylong with Bhante Sukhacitto
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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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