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.
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We'd like to express our appreciation for another successful Kathina season! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kathina, for all your offerings of time, energy, food, flowers, robes and other requisites. It was a lovely day of generosity, community, and Dhamma sharing! |
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 Events Wednesday, November 14 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Tuesday, November 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Dhamma Discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, November 21 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Saturday, November 24 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, November 28 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, December 2 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Alms Round (Only one nun this month) Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, December 5 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Sunday, December 9 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, December 12 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, December 13 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 Tuesday, 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 |
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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