SINCE 2002, WAT SAN FRAN HAS BEEN A LEADING CENTER FOR THE DISPENSATION OF THERAVADA BUDDHIST TEACHINGS

LEARN

Engage your mind during our daily sermons and weekly dhamma talk discussions. Check out our books and media resources available online.

IMMERSE

Expand your talents by mastering the Thai language and learning how to play traditional Thai instruments.

CELEBRATE

Join us in commemorating Buddhist holidays, cultural events, monthly birthday offerings, and so much more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Eight Precept Observance

November 8, 2024 @ 7:00 am - November 10, 2025 @ 7:00 am

Eight Precept Observance

December 27, 2024 @ 7:00 am - January 1, 2025 @ 7:00 am

New Year’s chanting

December 31, 2024 @ 11:30 pm - January 1, 2025 @ 12:30 am

New Year’s alms rounds

January 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

SCHEDULE

DAILY

06:00 a.m. – 06:30 a.m.
Morning Cleaning
06:30 a.m. – 07:00 a.m.
Morning Chanting*
07:00 a.m. – 07:30 a.m.
Offering Breakfast to Monks
Time Varies
Monks Go on Alms Round
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sermon, Offering Lunch to Monks
02:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m.
Afternoon Sweeping and Cleaning
06:00 p.m. – 06:30 p.m.
Evening Chanting*
*For online chanting through Zoom, please contact us at watsanfran@yahoo.com if you’re interested in joining.

ALMS ROUND

MONDAY
10:00 a.m. – Allston Way

10:30 a.m. – Marnee Thai (Irving St.)

TUESDAY
08:45 a.m. – Balboa (btw 27th & 28th Ave.)

09:00 a.m. – 34th Ave (btw Anza St. & Balboa St.)

WEDNESDAY
09:00 a.m. – Geary Ave. & 39th Ave.

09:30 a.m. – The Art Bistro

THURSDAY

10:25 a.m. – Hippie Thai Street Food

FRIDAY
10:10 a.m. – Thai Time
10:25 a.m. – Marnee Thai (9th Ave.)
10:30 a.m. – Inle Burmese Cuisine

10:40 a.m. – Haight St & Shrader St.

SATURDAY
09:00 a.m. – 11th Ave. & Clement St.
09:15 a.m. – 34th Ave (btw Anza St. & Balboa St.)
SUNDAY
09:10 a.m. – Escolta Way (31st Ave.)