Vajrapani Institute is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center located in the Santa Cruz Mountains offering private retreat cabins and group meditation courses. It offers people the meditative tools to recognize the nature of their minds and achieve their highest potential for the benefit of all.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara is a Theravada monastery dedicated to sharing the Buddha's teachings leading to a truly happy life. The hermitage is located near Boulder Creek, CA in the redwood forest midway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz.