~ 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 of all genders can practice and serve.
Mid-day & Early Afternoon Visits
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Dec 28 – Jan 3: ONLINE New Year’s Retreat
Registration starts on October 1
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!
October 8: Next Community Workday at the vihara
EQUITY & DIVERSITY
Addressing Racism
Bhikkhu Analayo: Confronting Racism with Mindfulness
Gender Identity
ECO DHAMMA
We are the Earth’s Immune System Rising
Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy 2022-2024
The Dharma of Plastic-Less Living