Join us for the next observance on the following dates: September 13–15 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: October 18–20 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. [...]
Please join us in celebrating the end of the 2024 vassa (rains retreat) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, October 20. There will be an alms round in front of the temple at 10:45 a.m. in the “Tak Bat Devo” tradition. This will commemorate the day the Buddha returned to Earth after blessing his [...]
Please join us in sponsoring and attending San Fran Dhammaram Temple’s 2024 Kathina fundraiser event at the Hall of Flowers (9th Ave & Lincoln Way) in Golden Gate Park. Sunday, October 27, 2024 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 [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: November 8–10 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. [...]
In the early morning of November 11, 2008, Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño passed away into final enlightenment (nibbana). On this 16th anniversary of our noble master’s passing, we reflect on his teachings, his legacy, and our work to carry out his mission. Acariya Thoon dedicated his life to spreading the Buddha’s teachings about the importance [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: December 27–January 1 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 [...]
Every New Year’s Eve, we gather to chant blessings to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year. The chanting will start at 11:30 p.m. on December 31 and end at 12:15 a.m. on January 1. Start off the New Year with meritorious deeds by taking part in our Eight Precept observance [...]
Join us on Wednesday, January 1, 2024 for a New Year's alms round. We will gather in front of the temple at 10.40 a.m. for the monks to receive alms. After which, you are invited to come inside and help with the food offering. Start your year off with this great merit making opportunity.
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. [...]