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 Events
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Upcoming Teachings and EventsWednesday, September 19 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View September 20-25 Weekend retreat: "Developing the Seven Factors of Enlightenment" Monday evening: "Staying Centered in the Body" Tuesday evening: "Gladdening the Mind--Gladdening the Heart" Buddhist Insights 504 Beach 68th St, Arverne, NY 11692, Arverne, NY 11692 Wednesday, September 26 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, October 3 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, October 4 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Meditation and Dhamma Discussion San Jose Dharma Punx Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse St, San Jose Saturday, October 6 Berkeley Walk to Feed the Hungry 2018 Saturday, October 6 12:00 pm to approximately 4:30 pm Sunday, October 7 8:45 am to 12:00 pm Almsround Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, October 10 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, October 11 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Meditation and Dhamma Discussion San Jose Dharma Punx Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse St, San Jose Saturday, October 20 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Insight Dialogue Daylong with Bhante Sukhacitto KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, October 21 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Dhamma Contemplation with Bhante Sukhacitto KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Tuesday, October 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Dhamma Discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, October 24 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Lunar Observance Late-Night Meditation & Dhamma Session Sutta study, Dhamma talk, and lots of meditation KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, October 25 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Meditation and Dhamma Discussion San Jose Dharma Punx Friends Meeting House, 1041 Morse St, San Jose Saturday, October 27 10:30 am to about 2:00 pm Kathina 2018 KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View |
Past Events
Daylong Retreat: Applying the Noble Truths by Feeding Your Demons
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Pilgrimage Slide Show
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Bhikkhuni Ordination
for Samaneri Cittananda & Samaneri Ordination for Venerable Dhammadipa (aka Rev. Konin Cardenas) of Aloka Vihara
Saturday, May 12
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Buddhi Vihara, Santa Clara, CA
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Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Karunadhammo, and Debbie visit KBV
Wednesday, April 25
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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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