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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!?!"  

Kathina 2021

​Sunday, October 24
​1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
on Zoom

Ānāpānasati as a Vehicle for Awakening

Residential Retreat at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
March 11-16, 2022

Upcoming Teachings and Events

ALL PROGRAMS NOW ON ZOOM DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PRECAUTIONS

Wednesday, October 20, 27
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sutta Study
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, October 23, 30
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, November 13
​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

Tuesday, October 19
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​

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