Join us in celebrating Asalha Puja Day and the start of Buddhist Lent ("Khao Phansa") at Wat San Fran. Schedule 10:40 a.m. Alms round 10:50 a.m. Lunch offering 11:00 a.m. Sermon 12:00 p.m. Sanghadana offering 12:30 p.m. Chanting 12:45 p.m. Candle procession ceremony Asalha Puja Day commemorates the day in which the Buddha gave his first sermon, [...]
Visakha Puja day marks the anniversary of three important events in the Buddha's life: his birth, enlightenment (nibbana), and death (attainment of complete enlightenment, or parinibbana). Devotees typically commemorate this auspicious day at temples throughout the world. However, due to the COVID19 pandemic, many people are currently under stay at home orders. We invite you [...]
Join us in celebrating Visakha Puja Day at Wat San Fran. Activities include an alms round, offerings to monks, listening to the Buddha’s teachings, group chanting, and a candle procession in reverence of the Lord Buddha. Schedule 10:50 a.m. Alms round 11:00 a.m. Lunch offering 11:15 a.m. Lunch for all guests 12:00 p.m. Paritta Chanting [...]
You are invited to attend Asalaha Puja Day and the Buddhist Lent celebration and merit-making ceremony at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Asalha Puja Day commemorates the day in which the Buddha gave his first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta "Setting the Wheel of Dhamma into Motion," to his first five disciples. [...]
We invite you to join us to celebrate the Buddhist holy day, “Magha Puja.” We will have alms rounds, religious chanting, a candle procession ceremony, and watering of sacred Buddha and Arahant relics on Sunday, February 20, 2022 Schedule 10:45 a.m. Alms Round 11:00 a.m. Food Offering 11:45 a.m. Sanghadana 12:15 p.m. Group Chanting, Candle [...]