Updates & Schedule

Last updated: 2025-02-24

Āyasmā Guṇavīro is off his retreat and is receiving guests again every day from 4-7PM at 214 Storey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Availability and Observance (Uposatha) Days

In general, Āyasmā Guṇavīro is available at 214 Storey St, Santa Cruz, CA from 4-7PM every day for informal Dhamma questions or discussion.

Until mid-April, on the nights of the new moon, full moon, and 8th days after the full and new moon, Āyasmā Guṇavīro offers Dhamma talks, guided meditation, and Q&A.

Dates: 2/5, 2/12, 2/20, 2/26, 3/6, 3/13, 3/21, 3/28, 4/5, 4/12

Note: These days may be slightly different from what is on the calendar because when the full moon is in the morning, it is observed the night before.

Schedule:

  • 5PM (optional): Chanting and taking of 5-8 precepts
  • 5:30 PM: Dhamma talk
  • ~6:45-8 PM: Guided Meditation and Questions & Answers
  • 8PM-9PM (optional): Meditation

Also, if one would like to meet with Āyasmā Guṇavīro in the morning, it is usually possible in conjunction with the offering of a meal.

Alms Rounds Details

Āyasmā Guṇavīro usually goes on alms on Mission and Soquel, connecting between the two on Front & the TJ’s parking lot.
He leaves approximately 7:30-8AM from 214 Storey St. However, sometimes people arrange to make a meal offering and Āyasmā Guṇavīro stays back, and other times Āyasmā Guṇavīro decides to fast.

Alms Route:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday – Midtown:
    Āyasmā Guṇavīro goes down Mission and heads east, south on Front, through the TJ’s parking lot, east on Soquel until Morrissey. Then, he comes back the exact same way.

    • If there isn’t enough food, he may continue back on Mission all the way to Swift, then turn around and come back.

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday – Westside:
    Āyasmā Guṇavīro heads down around the middle school to Mission, walks west till Swift, then turns around and comes back on Mission, stopping at Front & the TJ’s parking lot before returning.

Future 2025 Plans

Āyasmā Guṇavīro will likely be in Santa Cruz until March or April and around the Bay Area until October or November. Starting in October or November, he will settle down for the winter until March.

As Āyasmā Guṇavīro follows a monastic lifestyle, his schedule remains fluid and unpredictable, with exact dates and locations unknown.

If you have a place to offer as short-term or long-term shelter, we would be deeply grateful to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out at samanasevana@gmail.com. For more information on offering support, please visit the support page.