New Hermitage
Dear friends,
A member of our community had the wish to give the nuns of KBV, as well as KBV's lay community, the space to spend time deepening their practice in a peaceful natural setting conducive to meditation and contemplation--just as the Buddha prescribed. Thanks to her generosity, and the generosity of many others, we have now purchased this beautiful forest hermitage on 14 acres in the Santa Cruz mountains, just a half-hour drive from the South Bay area. An all-wheel drive vehicle has also been purchased, as a necessity for fire safety as well as transport into urban areas.
As with any new property, there will be much to do in order for us to fully utilize the space. Aside from the necessary water system, generator and solar panel upgrades, plus a few repairs for the cabin, we would like to eventually build platforms for camping tents, kutis, and a main yurt for residents to practice in. Many hands would help the vision come to fruition. Financial contributions specifically for the hermitage can be made through the methods on our donations page, and useful items can be found on the Dāna List. All donations are fully tax deductible.
With much metta and gratitude,
The entire Karuna Buddhist Vihara community
A member of our community had the wish to give the nuns of KBV, as well as KBV's lay community, the space to spend time deepening their practice in a peaceful natural setting conducive to meditation and contemplation--just as the Buddha prescribed. Thanks to her generosity, and the generosity of many others, we have now purchased this beautiful forest hermitage on 14 acres in the Santa Cruz mountains, just a half-hour drive from the South Bay area. An all-wheel drive vehicle has also been purchased, as a necessity for fire safety as well as transport into urban areas.
As with any new property, there will be much to do in order for us to fully utilize the space. Aside from the necessary water system, generator and solar panel upgrades, plus a few repairs for the cabin, we would like to eventually build platforms for camping tents, kutis, and a main yurt for residents to practice in. Many hands would help the vision come to fruition. Financial contributions specifically for the hermitage can be made through the methods on our donations page, and useful items can be found on the Dāna List. All donations are fully tax deductible.
With much metta and gratitude,
The entire Karuna Buddhist Vihara community
