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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.

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 Events​

Spring KBV Resident's Retreat

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Private retreat time for the KBV nuns
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March 19 - April 1
***Regular Sutta Study and "How Do I Apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!" programs will continue as usual***


Becoming a Noble Disciple: Cultivating the Mind and Life of the Ariyasāvako

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Residential retreat at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
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May 12 - May 17


The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

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Residential retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
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June 2 to June 15

Upcoming Teachings​

SUTTA STUDY RETURNING TO WEDNESDAYS!
Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Chanting, Meditation and Sutta Study
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE!
NEW LOCATION:
KBV MEDITATION CENTER

909 Coachella Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA

For now, we will require in-person attendees to be vaccinated and masked indoors.
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, March 25 NOT IN PERSON, ONLINE ONLY!
Saturday, April 1, 8, 22, 29

9:00am to 10:30am
How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!
Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A
*****NOW IN PERSON & ONLINE!!!!!!!*****

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, April 8
******TIME CHANGE!*****
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Eastbay Dhamma
Meditation, sutta investigation and discussion
for the homework, click here

Grace Lutheran Church
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(corner of Santa Fe and Ward Ave)
​15 Santa Fe Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
To join the Zoom Meeting, click here
Meeting ID: 
897 1312 0971
Password: please email us for the password

Tuesday, April 18, 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

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