We just returned from a Buddha Root Farm reciting Guan Yin Bodhisattva's name for a week followed by Chan/Zen meditation. Before that we had a retreat with the Buddhist Global Relief Board and Sangha Council. The Vice-Chair of BGR, David Braughton wrote an article here. Also, if you want to hear some fun stories of friendship among our senior teachers, Marty and Doug, please see these shorts! ;) (first impressions, getting what you want, Dharma friends)

Please join us at Redwood Vihara for our Community Day! It will be a day of mindfulness and friendship as well as working together clearing the forest of brush and small branches to protect from fire. Weather report says we will be in the 60s and 70s, so it is a beautiful time to be in the redwoods with good company. ;)

Please sign up here
(Please sign up asap so that we can make food arrangements)

Date: Sat, July 18, 2026

Time: 9:00am–3:30pm
Location: Redwood Vihara Monastery, 16925 CA-9 Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (map)

If you have questions, please email us at redwoodvihara@drba.org.