San Fran Dhammaram Temple

Eight Precept Observance
2024-03-22 07:00 - 2024-03-24 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
March 22-24
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.
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.

Eight Precept Observance
2024-04-19 07:00 - 2024-04-21 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
April 19-21
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.
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.

Eight Precept Observance
2024-05-17 07:00 - 2024-05-19 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
May 17-19
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.
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.

Wat San Fran Annual Retreat
2024-06-17 07:00 - 2024-06-23 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, 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 past, we held a large annual retreat every year at KPY USA retreat center in Redwood Valley. However, we lost the retreat center in the large Northern California wildfires in 2017 and have since been holding smaller annual retreats at the temple. This year’s retreat theme is Samma-Saddha, meaning right faith.
Reserve your spot now by contacting us at watsanfran@yahoo.com or (415) 753-0857.

Eight Precept Observance
2024-06-21 07:00 - 2024-06-23 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, 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.
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.

Right Start Right Finish - Insight Vipassana Weekly Class
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30 | CA
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 class is free for all members.
Each participant receives personal instruction on the foundations of Vipassana practice. The class clarifies how to distinguish true Vipassana from what is not Vipassana, helping avoid common misunderstandings. Teachings include hands-on examples from Jataka stories and real-world situations, showing how insight develops through direct experience and mindful observation.
If you are interested in attending, please email us watsanfran@yahoo.com
About the Teacher
Phra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo is the Abbot of San Fran Dhammaram Temple. He is a native-born English speaker from the United States. He has been ordained as a monk for over 17 years and has taught the Dhamma for more than 20 years. He is known for explaining the Buddha’s teachings in a clear and practical way that relates directly to everyday life.

The 2026 KPY USA Annual Retreat
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-14 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, 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, we held a large annual retreat every year at KPY USA retreat center in Redwood Valley. However, we lost the retreat center in the large Northern California wildfires in 2017 and have since been holding smaller annual retreats at the temple. This year’s retreat theme is Samma-Saddha, meaning right faith.
All attendees, please sign up using this registration form: https://forms.gle/LP7mrse2gY1HXwc49
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