Start off the Thai New Year (Songkran) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, April 16, 2023 by giving alms and participating in the traditional watering ritual in which water is poured on the Buddha’s relics, monks, nuns, and elders as a sign of respect and to ask for good luck and prosperity. After the ceremonies, head over to Golden Gate Park for fun and water games!

Schedule

10:30 a.m. Alms round

11:00 a.m. Lunch offering

11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo 

12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering

12:30 p.m. Sacred watering ceremony

1:30 p.m. Fun and games at the George Washington Grove Picnic Area in Golden Gate Park

*If you plan to participate in the games at the park, be sure to bring some spare clothes!

**Directions to George Washington Grove Picnic Area

Go on Lincoln Way toward 25th Ave, then turn on 25th Ave towards the park, George Washington Grove Picnic Area is on your right hand side.

For more information call: (415) 753-0857 or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com