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.
Special EventsDue to water damage and some major repairs to the vihara, we will not be able to host the daylong scheduled for April 20. All other events will continue as planned.
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Daylong Meditation Retreat: Loving Ourselves
Saturday, April 20 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Vegetarian potluck meal offering at 11:00 am Meditation & dhamma talks all day at KBV 
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Upcoming Teachings and Events*********Cancelled due to water damage repairs*********** Saturday, April 20 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 11:00 am vegetarian potluck meal Daylong Meditation Retreat on the topic of "Loving Ourselves" Meditation and Dhamma talks all day KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View *********Cancelled due to water damage repairs*********** Wednesday, April 24 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, April 25 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, April 27 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 Wednesday, May 1 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, May 5 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Almsround Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, May 8 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, May 9 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, May 11 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, May 14 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, meditation and Dhamma discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, May 15 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, May 22 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, May 26 10:00 am to 1:30 pm 11:00 vegetarian potluck meal offering New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony & Vesak Celebration KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, May 29 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, May 30 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, June 1 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 |
Past Events
Kathina 2018 at Karuna Buddhist Vihara
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Insight Dialogue Daylong with Bhante Sukhacitto
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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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