Karuna Vihara Wednesday Evening Meditation & Sutta Study

Every Wednesday evening, a doorway opens in the digital space where ancient wisdom meets modern life. At Karuna Vihara's weekly gathering, you'll sit alongside a community of practitioners—some returning for years, others exploring Buddhist meditation for the first time—to engage in chanting, silent practice, and study of the Buddha's teachings. Led by Ajahn Brahm, a respected Theravada Buddhist monk known for making these profound practices accessible to Western seekers, this session weaves together contemplative silence with scholarly inquiry, creating a balanced path for both the heart and the mind. Whether you're seeking refuge from the noise of daily life or deepening an existing practice, this Thursday evening (September 3, 2026) offers an invitation to ground yourself in teachings that have guided seekers for over two thousand years.

This is not a lecture. It is a living practice—a rhythm of sound, stillness, and study designed to awaken both understanding and direct experience. You will leave with clarity, calm, and a sense of belonging to something larger than yourself.

What to Expect

Arrive a few minutes early to settle into your space. The gathering opens with chanting—a traditional Buddhist practice that anchors attention and cultivates loving-kindness. You'll then move into seated meditation, guided by Ajahn Brahm's calm presence, followed by study of a sutta (a discourse of the Buddha). The teaching is accessible, grounded in both classical interpretation and contemporary relevance. Periods of silence punctuate instruction, allowing the words to integrate. By evening's end, you'll have touched both intellectual understanding and meditative stillness—a dual nourishment rare in modern spiritual life.

About the Artist

Ajahn Brahm is a British-American Buddhist monk and one of the Western Theravada tradition's most accessible teachers. As leader of the Dhammakaya International Society of Australia, he has dedicated decades to translating ancient Buddhist philosophy into language and practice that resonates with modern Western practitioners. His gift lies in his ability to honor the rigor of the tradition while meeting people exactly where they are—whether they've meditated for twenty years or twenty minutes.

Venue & Logistics

Karuna Vihara hosts this practice online via Zoom from Boulder Creek, CA. The gathering takes place Thursday, September 3, 2026. No special equipment is needed—join from any quiet space where you can sit comfortably. Wear whatever allows you to sit upright with ease. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.