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 EventsMagha Puja:
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Upcoming Teachings and EventsTuesday, February 19 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Magha Puja Lunar Observance Night Meditation and chanting (no Dhamma talk) KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, February 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, February 27 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, February 28 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, March 2 9:30am – 4:30pm Vegetarian potluck meal offering at 11:00 am Daylong Meditation Retreat: Peace with Parents A day of meditation, dhamma talks and Q&A, topic to be announced. KBV, 260 W Dana St, Mountain View *******Registration Required****** Sunday, March 3 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Alms Round Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, March 6 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Saturday, March 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, March 13 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, March 14 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, March 17 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 Tuesday, March 19 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, meditation and Dhamma discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont Wednesday, March 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, March 27 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, March 28 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, March 30 8:00 am to 2:00 pm San Jose Walk to Feed the Hungry supporting Buddhist Global Relief Registration and walk begins at Buddhit Vihara & ends with a complimentary lunch at Chung Tai Zen Center Wednesday, April 3 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, April 4 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 |
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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