Putting the Sīla in Sīlacon Valley
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, all of 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 9:00 am to 10:30 am for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"
Currently, all of 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 9:00 am to 10:30 am for meditation, Dhamma talk and discussion on "How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!"
Special EventsĀnāpānasati as a Vehicle for Awakening
Residential Retreat at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
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Upcoming TeachingsALL PROGRAMS NOW ON ZOOM DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS
Wednesday, November 24 and December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sutta Study/Dhamma Sharing Led by lay community while KBV residents are on retreat 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, January 8 (No program while residents are on retreat) 9:00 am to 10:30 am How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A 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, January 8 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eastbay Dhamma: Keys to Awakening from the Arahant Bhikkhunis To join the Zoom Meeting, click here Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 828 6212 4302 Password: please email us for the password November 14, 2021 through January 1, 2022 Retreat for KBV residents Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00pm to 9:00pm 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 |
Past events
Andy's Anagarika Precepts Ceremony
Sunday, November 28
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