Putting the Sīla in Sīlacon Valley
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
The Dhamma of Dia de Muertos Celebration
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ALL EVENTS NOW ON ZOOM DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS
Saturday, October 31 10:00 am to noon Bringing the Wisdom of Dhamma to Environmental Challenges Sponsored by IMC Instead of 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 Sunday, November 1 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Dhamma of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Sponsored by Andrea Castellanos Ruiz To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Meeting ID: 838 8073 6964 Password: Please email us for the password Monday, November 2 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, November 4 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, November 7 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, November 7 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, November 9 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, November 11 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, November 14 -- No "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!" program today. Join us for any part of the 2 day retreat on Anapanasati (details below) Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days Zoom Weekend Retreat: Grounding and Resilience through Anapanasati Sponsored and hosted by BIMS *****Registration required, please email BIMSretreats@gmail.com****** Monday, November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21 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, November 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Evening program facilitated by Kyle and Grace 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 |
Past Events
Directing Our Minds, Cooling Our Hearts
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Kathina 2019
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New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
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