Eight Precept Observance

It is the responsibility of all beings to observe the Five Precepts, refraining from killing, stealing, adultery, harmful speech, and intoxicants. Certain people choose to challenge themselves and take on the Eight Precepts. The challenge, the restraint, the effort, the striving, and the wisdom gained are what generates valuable merit.

We are offering interested members to come join us for Eight Precept observance from Friday, December 27 at 7 a.m. to Wednesday, January 1 at 7 a.m. When you arrive, you will change into white clothes and request the Eight Precepts from a monk. Then, you will spend your days reading, chanting, cleaning, meditating and learning the Dhamma. You will have instruction and sufficient free time for personal practice. Participants are allowed to spend the night at the temple (men) or Akaliko (women). Reserve your spot now by contacting us at watsanfran@yahoo.com or (415) 753-0857.