About Us

Carolina Buddhist Vihara (place to live under Buddhist Principals) is a residence for Bhikkhuni order (Buddhist Nuns) in South Carolina, USA. The Vihara is supported by a non-profit organization dedicated to offering teachings of the Buddha, primarily by bringing Theravada Buddhist nuns and monks to Greenville.

Carolina Buddhist Vihāra provides a home in a quiet neighborhood in Mauldin for one or two Bhikkhuni at a time. They live in accordance with the ancient Vinaya strict code of monastic discipline. The monastics divide their time each day between personal development in seclusion and offering services to the general public. A very nice history of the Vihāra can be found here. We recommend that you review our Visitor Etiquette page prior to your visit.