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, all of 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, all of 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
Qigong with Grace
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ALL EVENTS NOW ON ZOOM DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS
Monday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 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, January 6, 13, 20, 27 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 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Meditation, dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, January 30 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Earthcare on the path to freedom Meditation, dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A Sponsored by IMC To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us for the password Sunday, January 17, February 21, and March 21 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Berkeley Budddhist Monastery 3rd Sunday online meetings See this link for meeting info Friday, February 12, March 12, and April 9 7:30 am Pacific time to 9:00 am Pacific time CTBC Dhamma meetings See this link for meeting info Saturday, February 13 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Divine Abodes - check here for the homework To join the Zoom Meeting, click here Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 6212 4302 Passcode: please email us for the passcode |
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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