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A Bhikkhuni monastery for the study and practice of Dhamma:
Putting the Sila in Silacon Valley

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.

All are welcome (LGBTQ+ friendly!) to join us online or in person for meditation and Sutta Study every Thursday night from 7:00-9:00 pm and on 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!?!" 

Special Events​

The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

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Residential retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
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June 2 to June 15


Skillful Living in a World on Fire: Grounded in the Noble Eightfold Path Online Dana Retreat​

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Image by Cristian Ibarra

Hosted via Zoom by
​the ​Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
​Ayyas Santussika & Santacitta
Register here
Jun 23, 2023 - Jun 28, 2023

Upcoming Teachings​

Wednesday, May 31
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hybrid--Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
KBV Meditation Center
909 Coachella Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA

Chairs and meditation cushions available.
To attend on Zoom, go to this address
Or call 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034
Password: Please email us for the password

Saturday, May 27
9:00am to 10:30am
How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!
Hybrid--Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A

KBV Meditation Center
909 Coachella Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA

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

Jun 23, 2023 - Jun 28, 2023
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies online retreat
Skillful Living in a World on Fire: Grounded in the Noble Eightfold Path (dana retreat)

Lead by Ayya Santussika and Ayya Santacitta
Register here

July 23, 2023
10:30am to 2:00pm, potluck at 11:00am
KBV Almsgiving Ceremony
Hybrid - on Zoom and in-person at
the KBV Meditation Center
909 Coachella Ave, Sunnyvale CA

Tuesday, July 18, December 19
7pm to 9pm
Wat Buddhanusorn
Chanting, meditation, Dhamma talk and Q&A
To join the Zoom Meeting, click here
Meeting ID: 858 6655 1913 
Password: please email us for the password

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