You are invited to join the Mudita Felicitation & Homage Ceremony for Phra Kru Palat Suwatthadeepakhun (Jao Khun Suvaḍḍhanavajirakhun) Wat Bowonniwet Vihara (Royal Temple), Bangkok, Thailand On the auspicious occasion of being graciously granted the Royal Ecclesiastical Title of Phra Ratchakhana (Samanya Rank) in the name of Phra Suvaḍḍhanavajirakhun. He is currently staying at San [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Summer enrollment period is May 5–25, 2026. Summer ’26 classes will begin on June 8, 2026 and end on August 6, 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.
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. [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: May 15–17 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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]