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 EventsTuesday, December 18 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Dhamma Discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, December 19 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Saturday, December 22 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Lunar Observance Late-Night Meditation & Dhamma Session Chanting, Dhamma discussion, and lots of meditation KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, December 26 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, December 27 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 Monday, December 31 8:00 pm to 12:00 am New Year's Eve Dhamma Night Spend New Year's Eve practicing Dhamma together! All are welcome to join us in chanting, meditation, dhamma talk, and our traditional "Thus Should You Train" basket, plus tea (provided)/snacks (potluck) KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, January 2 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Saturday, January 5 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Lunar Observance Late-Night Meditation & Dhamma Session Chanting, Dhamma discussion, and lots of meditation KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, January 6 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Alms Round (Only one nun this month) Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, January 9 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, January 10 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 Saturday, January 12 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 Tuesday, January 15 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Dhamma Discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, January 16 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View 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*** |
Past Events
Kathina 2018 at Karuna Buddhist Vihara
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Insight Dialogue Daylong with Bhante Sukhacitto
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Berkeley Walk to Feed the Hungry 2018
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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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