Wat San Fran Annual Retreat

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

June 17– 23, 2024 Every year since our teacher, Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño, came to the USA, our community has held pañña (wisdom) style retreats. In these retreats, we gather and discuss real-world problems, how to fix them using wisdom, and learn to address the underlying views that give rise to our issues. In the [...]

Eight Precept Observance

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for the next observance on the following dates: June 21-23 You will formally receive the Eight Precepts when you arrive. You will participate in daily chantings, lunch offerings, hear sermons, and read Dhamma books. If you have any questions, the monks and nuns are happy to guide you in your search for answers. [...]

Right Start Right Finish – Insight Vipassana Weekly Class

You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. Classes meet every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and continue weekly as long as the teacher is available and in the country. The class is open to all levels. Being a Buddhist is not required. [...]

The 2026 KPY USA Annual Retreat

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

June 8–14, 2026 Every year since our teacher, Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño, came to the USA, our community has held pañña (wisdom) style retreats. In these retreats, we gather and discuss real-world problems, how to fix them using wisdom, and learn to address the underlying views that give rise to our issues. In the past, [...]

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