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Karuna Buddhist Vihara 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. Our meditation center is located in Sunnyvale, CA, where we hold most of our public programs.

All are invited (including those of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and LGBTQ+ identities) to join us for meditation and Sutta Study every Friday night online or in person from 7:00-9:00 pm and Saturday morning online from 9:00 am to 10:30 am for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"


​Please come and go as you wish. There are no requirements to join at the beginning or stay for the entire duration of any of our programs.

Residential Meditation Retreats

PicturePhoto taken at the 2024 Spirit Rock retreat.

​Residential Retreat
May 30 - June 4, 2025
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Disentangling the Tangle - Finding Freedom in Relationship with Ourselves, Others and the World
Ayya Santussika, Ayya Santacitta and Ayya Cittananda


PicturePhoto taken by Eric Holtz
Residential Retreat
June 6-19, 2025
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
Cultivating the Seven Awakening Factors

Ayya Santussika and Ayya Cittananda


Picture
Photo found on Big Bear Retreat Center website
Residential Retreat
June 30-July 6, 2025
Big Bear Retreat Center
Disentangling the Tangle - Finding Freedom in Relationship with Ourselves, Others and the World
Ayya Santussika and Ayya Santacitta

Upcoming Teachings​

Friday evenings
*******No meetings 5/23/25 to 6/19/25 ********
Upcoming meetings on 5/16/25 and 6/20/25

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Hybrid Sutta Study
Includes chanting (optional) and meditation
Zoom meeting link
Or call 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034
Password: 696626
In person:
KBV Meditation Center
909 Coachella Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA

Chairs and meditation cushions available.

Saturday mornings
*****No meetings from 5/24/25 to 6/14/25*****
Upcoming meetings on 5/17/25 and 6/21/25
9:00am to 10:30am
How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!
Hybrid program
Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A

Zoom Meeting Link
Or call 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 885 45,89 6568
Password:
508077
In person:
KBV Meditation Center
909 Coachella Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA

Eastbay Dhamma
July 12, Aug 9 ...

Discussing the Dhammapada
3pm to 5 pm online and in-person
more details

Daylong Meditation Retreats
​2025 dates: Aug 2, Nov 15 

Hybrid Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A
9am to 4pm
Vegetarian potluck lunch at 11am
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Zoom Meeting Link
Or call 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 885 45,89 6568
In person:
KBV Meditation Center
909 Coachella Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA


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For dhamma discussions and sharing resources
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