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!?!"
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 EventsAlms Round During Vassa
September 23 and 30
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Upcoming TeachingsWednesday, 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 |