Putting the Sīla in Sīlacon Valley
A Bhikkhuni 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. Our hermitage is located near Boulder Creek, CA in the redwood forest midway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz.
Currently, our teachings have moved online due to Coronavirus precautions.
All are welcome to join us online for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Saturday morning from 10:00 am to noon for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"
Currently, our teachings have moved online due to Coronavirus precautions.
All are welcome to join us online for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday night from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Saturday morning from 10:00 am to noon for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"
Upcoming Teachings and Events
New Practice Opportunity: Qigong with Grace
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ALL EVENTS NOW ON ZOOM DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS
Monday, November 16, (no class on 11/23), 30, December 7, 14, 21 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Qigong with Grace To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Meeting ID: 859 0975 2755 Password: Please email us for the password Wednesday, November 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Evening program facilitated by Kyle and Grace To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Community practice/discussion facilitated by Linda, Olivia and Andy To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us USING THIS LINK ONLY for the password Wednesday, December 30 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034 Password: Please email us for the password Wednesday, January 6 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, January 9 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Divine Abodes - check here for the homework To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 183 984 226 Password: Please email us for the password |
Past Events
Alms Giving Ceremony ("Kathina")
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Kathina 2019
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New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
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