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 8: RISE MARCHES in San Francisco & around the Planet
September 21: 10 Minutes For Peace
October 6: Walk to Feed the Hungry, Berkeley
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
‘Remembering the Buddha’s Great Compassion’ by Ven Dhammadipa
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
Sign on: ‘We’re Praying for You, Jerry Brown’
Sept 8: RISE MARCHES around the Planet
Shinrin-yoku ~ Forest Therapy