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 ~
May 27, 2018
Vesak Celebration at the vihara
DHAMMA TALKS AND CHANTS
Listen to our Dhamma talks & chanting:
Talks from our recent retreat at IMS
CURRENT MONASTERY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Learn more about our efforts to improve Aloka Vihara’s facilities – and how you can support!
Community Workdays at the vihara
ECO DHAMMA
Think Globally ~ Act Locally
The Leap Manifesto
Yuval N. Harari: ‘Sapiens’ & ‘Homo Deus’
Shinrin-yoku ~ Forest Therapy