Eight Precept Observance It is the responsibility of all beings to observe the Five Precepts, refraining from killing, stealing, adultery, harmful speech, and intoxicants. Certain people choose to challenge themselves and take on the Eight Precepts. The challenge, the restraint, the effort, the striving, and the wisdom gained are what generates valuable merit. We are [...]
On December 31, starting at 11:30 p.m., we will have a New Year’s Eve chanting ceremony. We will chant blessings, meditate, and make merit together. Join us in closing out the old year on a high note and beckoning in the new year with auspicious blessings. In person at the temple or via Zoom live. [...]
Pindapata, or alms rounds, is a common thing to see in Thailand. It is not common and actually very rare to encounter it in non-Buddhist countries. We at Wat San Fran try our best to maintain the traditions of Buddhism even here in San Francisco. We do this so that Buddhists in San Francisco have [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: January 10–12 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. [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: February 14–16 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. [...]
Join us as we commemorate the occasion in which over 2,500 years ago on the night of the full moon of the third lunar month, the Buddha’s first 1,250 enlightened disciples gathered without being summoned and the Buddha delivered the ovada-patimokkha. To honor Magha Puja, Sunday, February 16, 2024, we still start off with an [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: March 14–16 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. [...]
The Buddha once taught a disciple that those who do charity will gain much merit and wealth. Those that invite others to make merit will gain many followers and much influence. Keeping that in mind, we invite everyone with a birthday in March to come be a communal sponsor for our February Birthday Forest Robe [...]
Visit Wat San Fran School on Saturday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. to observe the school environment and learn more about enrolling your child. Please be sure to make a reservation at watsanfranschool@gmail.com. ******************** เยี่ยมชมโรงเรียนวัดซานฟราน โรงเรียนวัดซานฟรานจะเปิดให้ผู้ที่สนใจพาบุตรหลานมาเรียน ได้เยี่ยมชมโรงเรียนและเห็นบรรยากาศการเรียนการสอน ในวันเสาร์ที่ 22 มีนาคม นี้ เวลา 13.30 น. ท่านสามารถติดต่อทางโรงเรียน เพื่อลงทะเบียนนัดหมายได้ที่ watsanfranschool@gmail.com
Phra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo's birthday is on April 3, and as students, we want to show our appreciation and support for our teacher by donating together. This year, he has decided to donate the proceeds to replacing and fixing the solar panels at San Fran Dhammaram Temple and to the costs of the Animation [...]
