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. Our meditation center is located in Sunnyvale, CA, where we hold most of our public programs.
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!?!"
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 EventsThe Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay LifeResidential retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
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Upcoming TeachingsWednesday, June 21 and June 28
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, June 3, 10, 17 9:00am to 10:30am Dhamma Sharing with the KBV Lay Community 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 Saturday, June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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 |