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.
Residential Meditation Retreats Photo taken at the 2024 Spirit Rock retreat.
Residential Retreat May 30 - June 4, 2025 Spirit Rock Meditation Center Disentangling the Tangle - Finding Freedom in Relationship with Ourselves, Others and the World Ayya Santussika, Ayya Santacitta and Ayya Cittananda  Photo taken by Eric Holtz
Residential Retreat
June 6-19, 2025 Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Cultivating the Seven Awakening Factors Ayya Santussika and Ayya Cittananda 
Photo found on Big Bear Retreat Center website
Residential Retreat
June 30-July 6, 2025 Big Bear Retreat Center Disentangling the Tangle - Finding Freedom in Relationship with Ourselves, Others and the World Ayya Santussika and Ayya Santacitta |
Upcoming TeachingsFriday evenings
*******No meetings 5/23/25 to 6/19/25 ******** Upcoming meetings on 5/16/25 and 6/20/25 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 *****No meetings from 5/24/25 to 6/14/25***** Upcoming meetings on 5/17/25 and 6/21/25 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: 508077 In person: KBV Meditation Center 909 Coachella Ave. Sunnyvale, CA Eastbay Dhamma July 12, Aug 9 ... Discussing the Dhammapada 3pm to 5 pm online and in-person more details Daylong Meditation Retreats 2025 dates: Aug 2, Nov 15 Hybrid Meditation, Dhamma reflection and discussion/Q&A 9am to 4pm Vegetarian 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
For dhamma discussions and sharing resources To sign up for the "KBV Community" group, please fill out this form. |