San Fran Dhammaram Temple

May Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Sunday, May 3, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a May birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
May 3 • Jun 7 • Jul 5 • Aug 2 • Sep 6

May 20 Birthday Fundraiser
2026-05-20
May 20 is a special day for us, as it marks Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño’s birthday, the anniversary of Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo’s ordination, and Mae Chee Neecha’s birthday.
We are holding a fundraiser to commemorate this auspicious day. The temple will donate the raised funds to a worthy cause at Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo and Mae Chee Neecha’s choosing.
To donate (click here)
Please send your transaction receipt via LINE: @watsanfran or email watsanfran@yahoo.com. For more information, please call (415) 753-0857.
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-06-07 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Jun 7 • Jul 5 • Aug 2 • Sep 6 • Oct 4

June Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-06-07 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, June 7, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a June birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-07-05 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Jul 5 • Aug 2 • Sep 6 • Oct 4 • Nov 1

July Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-07-05 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, July 5, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a July birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-08-02 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Aug 2 • Sep 6 • Oct 4 • Nov 1 • Dec 6

August Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-08-02 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, August 2, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a August birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

Aug 26 Birthday Fundraiser
2026-08-26
Mae Chee Yo is a principal founder and lead teacher at San Fran Dhammaram Temple and one of Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño’s foremost students. Every year, we hold a birthday fundraiser benefiting a cause of her choosing.
To donate (click here)
Please send your transaction receipt to LINE: @watsanfran or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com. For more information, call (415) 753-0857.
We are a 501(c)(3) charity, so your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-09-06 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Sep 6 • Oct 4 • Nov 1 • Dec 6

September Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-09-06 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, September 6, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a September birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-10-04 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Oct 4 • Nov 1 • Dec 6

October Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-10-04 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, October 4, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a October birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-11-01 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Nov 1 • Dec 6

November Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-11-01 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, November 1, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a November birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!

San Fran Dhammaram Temple's 2026 Kathina
2026-11-08
Please join us in sponsoring and attending San Fran Dhammaram Temple’s 2026 Kathina fundraiser event at the Hall of Flowers (9th Ave & Lincoln Way) in Golden Gate Park.
Schedule — Sunday, November 8, 2026
10:00 a.m. Alms round
10:30 a.m. Food offering
12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering
12:30 p.m. Kathina ceremony
2:30 p.m. Performance by Wat San Fran School students
Sponsorship levels:
$100 group sponsor
$1,000 principal sponsor
To donate: click here

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-12-06 10:00 - 15:00
First Sunday of each month, we host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser to raise support for the Temple and the Wat San Fran School. Stop by and fill your heart with good kamma as you fill your stomach with delectable Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find elsewhere in San Francisco. Anumodana with everyone who made our past fundraisers a success!
Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Dec 6

December Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-12-06 10:30 - 13:30
Sunday, December 6, 2026 (First Sunday of the month)
The Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence.
We invite everyone with a December birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month.
On the same day, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers!
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning
12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon
1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering
1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection
We look forward to seeing you!
