~ Together Supporting Awakening ~
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.
The vihara is open for afternoon & evening visits ~ click here for more info.
We are closed to overnight visitors through the end of 2020.
DHAMMA TALKS AND CHANTS
Listen to our Dhamma talks: audio & video & chanting
CURRENT MONASTERY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Learn more about our efforts to improve Aloka Vihara’s facilities ~ how you can support!
EQUITY & INCLUSION
Undoing Racism
WAIC UP!
Gender Identity
ECO DHAMMA
We are the Earth’s Immune System Rising
Aug 22: Showing Up for the Planet ~ Online Daylong
Bhikkhu Analayo ~ Mindfully Facing Climate Change
K.L. Meyers ~ The Dharma was Made for these Times