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.
New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
Sunday, May 26
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Special Events
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Upcoming Teachings and EventsSunday, May 26 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 11:00 vegetarian potluck meal offering New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony & Vesak Celebration KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Wednesday, May 29 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, May 30 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, June 1 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 Sunday, June 2 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Almsround Downtown Mountain View Wednesday, June 5 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study KBV, 260 West Dana St, Mountain View Thursday, June 6 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Still Point PDX Guided meditation, Dhamma Talk and Q&A Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Portland June 7 - 14 Evolving our Capacity for Growth & Healing Retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Castle Rock, WA Saturday, June 15 9:00am – 4:00pm Daylong at Portland Friends of the Dhamma Sunday, June 16 10:00am – 11:30am Sunday Sila at Portland Friends of the Dhamma Followed by a meal offering 11:30am – 1:00pm Tuesday, June 18 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Chanting, meditation and Dhamma discussion Wat Buddhanusorn 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont |
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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