~ 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 visits ~ more info and also for meal offerings ~ more info.
We are closed to overnight visitors until the spring of 2021.
October 25: Online Kathina ~ Final Details & Kathina Program
Dec 29 – Jan 2: New Year’s Online Retreat ~ Registration Open!
ALOKA VIHARA NEWS
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
Oct 11 – 24: BGR Online Action to Feed the Hungry
Undoing Racism
Bhikkhu Analayo ~ Confronting Racism with Mindfulness
Gender Identity
ECO DHAMMA
We are the Earth’s Immune System Rising
Extinction Rebellion: Tell the Truth
Bhikkhu Analayo ~ Mindfully Facing Climate Change