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

All are welcome (LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly!) to join us online or in person for meditation and Sutta Study every Wednesday 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​

Alms Round During Vassa

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September 23 and 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
​10:45am to 12:15pm
KBV Meditation Center to the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market

Upcoming Teachings​

Wednesday, September 20, 27
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

Wednesday, September 13
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hybrid--Chanting, Meditation and Dhamma Sharing
Led by the KBV lay community 

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, September 16, 23, 30
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

Saturday, September 23 and 30
(NO alms round September 9, 16!)

10:45am to 12:15pm
Alms Round
From the Meditation Center to the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market

September 7-19
KBV Residents-Only Retreat

Regular programs lead by KBV lay community

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909 Coachella Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94085
408-354-3305
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