~ 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 ~ more info and also for meal offerings ~ more info.
We are closed to overnight visitors until the spring of 2021.
October 25: Online Kathina for Aloka Vihara
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 3: Berkeley Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry
Undoing Racism
WAIC UP!
Gender Identity
ECO DHAMMA
We are the Earth’s Immune System Rising
Sep 20-27 & Oct 7-18: Extinction Rebellion Intl Actions
Sep 10 – Dec 10: Ecodharma ~ A 13 Week Online Course
Bhikkhu Analayo ~ Mindfully Facing Climate Change