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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!?!" Tune in with recordings from this meeting here.
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!?!" Tune in with recordings from this meeting here.
Upcoming Teachings and Events
Recent teachings:Ayya Santussika's message to the Portland Friends of the Dhamma during this time of the coronavirus pandemic
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ALL MOVED ONLINE DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS.
Saturday, May 23 10:00 am to noon How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 672 598 804 Password: 118818 Wednesday, May 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: 762 328 252 Password: 179764 Saturday, May 30 10:00 am to noon How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 672 598 804 Password: 118818 Wednesday, June 3 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: 762 328 252 Password: 179764 Saturday, June 6 10:00 am to noon How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 672 598 804 Password: 118818 Wednesday, June 10 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: 762 328 252 Password: 179764 Saturday, June 13 10:00 am to noon How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 672 598 804 Password: 118818 Saturday, June 13 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Eastbay Dhamma: Mindfully Facing Disease and Death To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 183 984 226 Password: 760910 |
Past Events
Kathina 2019
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New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
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