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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
Wednesday, July 8 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, July 11 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: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us for the password Saturday, July 11 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: Please email us for the password Sunday, July 12 2:00 pm to 4:30 Mindfully Facing Disease and Death - Mountain View group To attend meeting on Zoom, go to this address Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 883 2975 1336 Password: Please email us for the password Wednesday, July 15 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, July 18 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: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us for the password Wednesday, July 22 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, July 25 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: 885 4589 6568 Password: Please email us for the password Wednesday, July 29 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 |
Past Events
Kathina 2019
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New Buddha Statue Consecration Ceremony and Vesak Celebration
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