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Prajnaparamita Statue, Vesakha Puja held at Aloka Vihara, May 2010

Aloka Vihara is home to three Theravada nuns.
Visit the vihara for meditation, Dhamma talks, meal offerings,
and more. Stay tuned for info regarding our vision for a
permanent monastery in the USA. read more

What's New has current info on meetings, retreats + links
to info on this web site that you might not otherwise see

Almsgiving Ceremony on September 19—all are welcome!

Monastic New Year's Retreat with the Ajahns:
Dec 27-Jan 2 in Santa Rosa, CA — Register now!

Numerous day-long retreats are planned for New Mexico,
Colorado, Oklahoma in October-November — read more

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