Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery is located in the Sierra Foothills of California and offers a place where women can train as nuns and lay visitors can practice and serve.
January 15 – April 15, 2019
Aloka Vihara Community in Winter Retreat
DHAMMA TALKS AND CHANTS
Listen to our Dhamma talks & chanting
CURRENT MONASTERY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Learn more about our efforts to improve Aloka Vihara’s facilities – and how you can support!
2019 Community Workdays
ECO DHAMMA
Think Globally ~ Act Locally
Factfulness (the book)
Forest Medicine ~ Shinrin Yoku