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.
We welcome your visit!
~ Special Events ~
September 21: 10 Minutes For Peace
September 23: International Bhikkhuni Day Celebration at Aloka Vihara
October 6: Walk to Feed the Hungry, Berkeley
October 7-13: Earth Care Week at the vihara
November 4: Kathina at Aloka Vihara
Dec 27, 2018 – Jan 4, 2019: New Year’s Retreat with the Aloka Vihara Nuns
Registration OPEN!
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!
October 13: Next Community Workday
ECO DHAMMA
Think Globally ~ Act Locally
Aloka Vihara Nuns’ Video Message to Gov Brown
Oct 7-13: Earth Care Week at the vihara
Oct 7: Watch ‘Albatross’