~ Together Supporting Awakening ~
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery is located in the Sierra Foothills of California and
offers a place where women can train as monastics and lay visitors can practice and serve.
During the pandemic the vihara is open for afternoon visits and meal offerings.
We are also open to overnight visits with some restrictions.
Save the Date! October 30: Kathina Ceremony
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 & DIVERSITY
Undoing Racism
Bhikkhu Analayo: Confronting Racism with Mindfulness
Gender Identity
ECO DHAMMA
We are the Earth’s Immune System Rising
Living with Wildfires
International Petition: Stop Ecocide