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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, all of 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

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Lightly guided self-retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
February 23 to March 23
​(in-person only)

ALL EVENTS NOW ON ZOOM DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS

Wednesday, February 17, 24
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sutta Study
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, February 13, 20 (last session for a month)
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!

Meditation, dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A
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, February 21 and March 21
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Berkeley Budddhist Monastery 3rd Sunday online meetings
​See this link for meeting info

Friday, March 12, and April 9
7:30 am Pacific time to 9:00 am Pacific time
CTBC Dhamma meetings
​See this link for meeting info

Saturday, March 13
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
East Bay Dhamma: Wholesome and Unwholesome
To join the Zoom Meeting, click here
Or call 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 828 6212 4302
Password: please email us for the password

February 23 through March 23
Lightly guided self-retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
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In-person only, please click link above for details and to register

Past Events 
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Alms Giving Ceremony ("Kathina")
Sunday, October 4
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​Directing Our Minds, Cooling Our Hearts
Daylong with PFoD
Sunday, September 27
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Talks posted on Dhamma Talks page

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(stay tuned for our new meditation center address)
408-354-3305
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