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A Bhikkhuni 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. Our hermitage is located near Boulder Creek, CA in the redwood forest midway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz.
Currently, our teachings have moved online due to Coronavirus precautions.
All are welcome to join us online for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Saturday morning from 10:00 am to noon for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"
Currently, our teachings have moved online due to Coronavirus precautions.
All are welcome to join us online for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Saturday morning from 10:00 am to noon for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"
Upcoming Teachings and Events
Alms Giving Ceremony ("Kathina")
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ALL MOVED ONLINE DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS
Monday, September 28 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Qigong with Grace To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Meeting ID: 859 0975 2755 Password: Please email us for the password Wednesday, September 30 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, October 3 -- Regular Program Cancelled: Substituting it with the one listed below 10:00 am to noon How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion Saturday, October 3 10:00 am to noon Dhamma talk: Let Nature Teach You Hosted on Zoom by IMC for Earth Care Week Login details available soon Sunday, October 4 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm KBV Alms Giving Ceremony ("Kathina") To attend through Zoom Webinar, go to this address Or call 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 831 8421 7508 Password: Please email us for the password Monday, October 5 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Qigong with Grace To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Meeting ID: 859 0975 2755 Password: Please email us for the password Tuesday, October 6 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Dhamma talk: Dhamma for Grounding and Stability Hosted on Zoom by BIMS, login details available soon Wednesday, October 7 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, October 10 10:00 am to noon How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, October 10 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Divine Abodes - check here for the homework To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 183 984 226 Password: Please email us for the password Monday, October 12 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Qigong with Grace To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Meeting ID: 859 0975 2755 Password: Please email us for the password |
Past Events
Kathina 2019
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New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
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