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 ~
Nov 26 – Dec 4: Resident Community in Retreat at Aloka Vihara
Dec 15: Half-Daylong in Diamond Springs, CA
Dec 27, 2018 – Jan 4, 2019: New Year’s Retreat with the Aloka Vihara Nuns
Registration on WAITLIST!
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!
2019 Community Workdays