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 invited (including those of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and LGBTQ+ identities) to join us for meditation and Sutta Study every Friday night online or in person from 7:00-9:00 pm and 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!?!"
Please come and go as you wish. There are no requirements to join at the beginning or stay for the entire duration of any of our programs.
All are invited (including those of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and LGBTQ+ identities) to join us for meditation and Sutta Study every Friday night online or in person from 7:00-9:00 pm and 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!?!"
Please come and go as you wish. There are no requirements to join at the beginning or stay for the entire duration of any of our programs.
Given the rise in COVID cases and cold/flu season, if you're feeling unwell, please join programs online instead of coming in person.
Daylong retreats will no longer be monthly in 2025. Please see below for daylong dates.
Special EventsDaylong Meditation Retreats
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Upcoming TeachingsFriday evenings
7:00pm to 9:00pm Hybrid Sutta Study Includes chanting (optional) and meditation Zoom meeting link Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 856 6901 4034 Password: 696626 In person: KBV Meditation Center 909 Coachella Ave. Sunnyvale, CA Chairs and meditation cushions available. Saturday mornings 9:00am to 10:30am How do we apply the Dhamma to THIS!?! Hybrid program Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A Zoom Meeting Link Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 45,89 6568 Password: 578994 In person: KBV Meditation Center 909 Coachella Ave. Sunnyvale, CA Saturday, February 8 3:00pm to 5:00pm Eastbay Dhamma Hybrid Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion of The Art of Disappearing by Ajahn Brahm and Stillness Flowing by Ajahn Jayasaro 1438 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA 94702 or online at this address Meeting ID: 897 1312 0971 Daylong Meditation Retreats 2025 dates: Feb 1, May 17 (Vesak!), Aug 2, Nov 15 Hybrid Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A 9am to 4pm Potluck lunch at 11am Zoom Meeting Link Or call 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 45,89 6568 In person: KBV Meditation Center 909 Coachella Ave. Sunnyvale, CA KBV WhatsApp group
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