A neighborhood monastery for study and practice of the 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, near Rengstorff Ave. and Middlefield Rd.
Ongoing Teachings
Meditation and Sutta Study
Wednesdays
7:00 - 9:00 pm KBV - 497 Sierra Vista Ave. Apt 4, Mountain View 94043 San Jose Dharma Punx
3rd Thursdays (usually with some variations - see below)
7:00 - 8:30 pm Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse Street, San Jose, CA, 95126 Upcoming Teachings and Events
Sunday, March 8
Celebration! KBV is 3-years-old, International Woman's Day and our first ordination at KBV. We will welcome Chau into the KBV monastic community as an anagarika. Please join us. 11:00 am Meal offering followed by a Dhamma Talk and Ordination Sunday, March 8 Ayya Santussika, Juanita Cordero a Roman Catholic woman priest, and Meeka Simerly a Rabbi-in-training, will speak at the Interfaith Jazz Vespers to celebrate International Women's Day. St Jude’s Church, 20920 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 5:00pm – 6.15pm, Reception and informal Q&A and conversation to follow. More information at www.saintjudes.org Sunday, March 15 5:30-6:45 pm Tea and Conversation 7:00-9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation, Refuges/Precepts, and Dhamma Talk Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Ave., Berkeley, CA 94703 Thursday, March 19 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm San Jose Dharma Punx Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse Street, San Jose, CA 95126 Monday, March 30 2015 2:30 pm Redwood Villa 1981 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043 |
Ven Bhikkhu Bodhi appeals to the heart of compassion
What has happened ...
tricycle
August 28, 2014 Dharma in Action Our collective economic practices are endangering life on Earth. It’s time to set a new course through collective action. Ven. Santussika Bhikkhuni 
Stable Heart - Stable Climate daylong
Loving the Earth at Spirit Rock
Today's Climate Reality & Concrete Action
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Buddhist Global Relief
Walk to Feed the Hungry in San Jose
October 6, 2013
Time in Thailand
Ayya Santussika in Thailand
A Great Day with Bhante Piyananda
August 4, 2013
Bhante Piyananda told us stories, led us in chanting, gave us blessings and taught about "How to be Happy."
Check out the photo gallery of his visit.
Bhante Piyananda told us stories, led us in chanting, gave us blessings and taught about "How to be Happy."
Check out the photo gallery of his visit.
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Panel Discussion on Habits with Ayya Santussika, Dr. Ronna Kabatznick and David DeYoung
April 21, 2013 at Karuna Buddhist Vihara
Celebrating the New Year!
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What a great day with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi!
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