San Fran Dhammaram Temple

30-Day Memorial for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Beginning October 24, 2025, our temple is observing a 30-day memorial in honor of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. Each evening starts at 6:00 p.m. with chanting and meditation, followed by Abhidhamma recitation at 7:00 p.m. Devotees are invited to make offerings in Her Majesty’s honor at this time. Join us in dedicating merit and expressing gratitude for her life of virtue and compassion.

The temple will also organize merit-making ceremonies dedicated as royal merit on the following important days:

7th Day (Sattamavara): Thursday, October 30, 2025
15th Day (Pannarasamavara): Friday, November 7, 2025
50th Day (Panyasamavara): Friday, December 12, 2025
100th Day (Satamavara): Saturday, January 31, 2026

December Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2025-12-14 10:30 - 13:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
The Buddha once taught a disciple that those who do charity will gain much merit and wealth. Those who invite others to make merit will gain many followers and much influence.

Keeping that in mind, we invite everyone with a birthday in December to come be a communal sponsor for our December Birthday Forest Robe Offering on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Invite your friends and family to come join the ceremony and make merit with you!

We will start with an alms round in front of the temple at 10:45 a.m., followed by a lunch offering to the monks and nuns. After lunch and clean-up, there will be a short sermon and group meditation, followed by a forest robe offering ceremony. The monks will chant auspicious blessings and verses of protection.

We hope to see you there!

Schedule10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple11:00 a.m. Lunch offering12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection

Wat San Fran School Spring Enrollment
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2026-01-06 17:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Spring enrollment period is December 15, 2025 – January 6, 2026. Spring ’26 classes will begin on January 10, 2026 and end on May 17, 2026. Students will learn Thai language, music, and culture.
Classes are open to children aged 5 years and up. New students are required to take a placement test. For further details, please email watsanfranschool@gmail.com.

Eight Precept Observance
2025-12-19 07:00 - 2025-12-21 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:
December 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
2025-12-30 07:00 - 2026-01-01 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:
December 30–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 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.

New Year’s Chanting
2025-12-31 23:30 - 2026-01-01 23:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 program from Wednesday, December 30 at 7 a.m. to Thursday, January 1 at 7 a.m. Receive the Eight Precepts Friday morning and spend your time studying the Dhamma, chanting, doing volunteer work at the temple, and learning Dhamma through various activities. 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.

New Year's Alms Rounds
2026-01-01 10:30 - 14:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for a New Year’s alms round. We will gather in front of the temple at 10.30 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.

January Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-01-04 10:00 - 13:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Sunday, January 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 January 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!

Eight Precept Observance
2026-01-16 07:30 - 2026-01-18 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:
January 16–18
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.

February Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-02-01 10:30 - 13:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Sunday, February 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 February 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!

Right Start Right Finish - Insight Vipassana Weekly Class
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Eight Precept Observance
2026-02-13 07:00 - 2026-02-15 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:
February 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. 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.

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
2026-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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!
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Mar 1 • Apr 5 • May 3 • Jun 7 • Jul 5

March Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-03-01 10:30 - 13:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Sunday, March 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 March 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!

Magha Puja Day
2026-03-03 10:30 - 12:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, we still start off with an alms round in front of the temple followed by religious chanting, a candle procession ceremony, and the watering of sacred Buddha and arahant relics.

Eight Precept Observance
2026-03-06 07:00 - 2026-03-08 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:
March 6–8
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.

Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser (Special Event)
2026-03-08 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
We host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser (First Sunday of each month) 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!
Special Announcement:
In addition to our regular First Sunday fundraiser, we will have a special additional sale on Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. We hope you can join us!
Note: Daylight Saving Time begins on this Sunday — please remember to set your clocks forward one hour.
Upcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):
Mar 8 (Special Event) • Apr 5 • May 3 • Jun 7 • Jul 5

Magha Puja Event
2026-03-08 10:30 - 14:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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.
Magha Puja Day falls on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
To honor this occasion, our temple will hold a commemorative event on Sunday, March 8, 2026, we still start off with an alms round in front of the temple followed by religious chanting, a candle procession ceremony, and the watering of sacred Buddha and arahant relics.
Schedule — Sunday, March 8, 2026
Note: Daylight Saving Time begins on this Sunday — please remember to set your clocks forward one hour.
10:30 a.m. Alms round
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo
12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering
12:30 a.m. Chanting
12:45 p.m. Candle procession ceremony
For more information call: 415-753-0857 or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com

Eight Precept Observance
2026-03-13 07:00 - 2026-03-15 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:
March 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. 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
2026-03-14 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States

April 3 Birthday Fundraiser
2026-04-03 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Phra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo’s birthday is on April 3, and as his students, we would like to show our appreciation and support for our teacher by donating together.
Each year, we hold a birthday fundraiser benefiting a cause of his 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
2026-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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.):
Apr 5 • May 3 • Jun 7 • Jul 5 • Aug 2

April Birthday Forest Robe Offering
2026-04-05 10:30 - 13:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Sunday, April 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 April 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!

Right Start Right Finish - Insight Vipassana Weekly Class
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 scanning the QR code to register or by emailing watsanfran@gmail.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.
