Start off the Thai New Year (Songkran) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, April 14, 2024 by giving alms and participating in the traditional watering ritual in which water is poured on the Buddha's relics, monks, nuns, and elders as a sign of respect and to ask for good luck and prosperity. After the [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: April 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. [...]
Visit Wat San Fran School on Saturday, April 20 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 ในวันเสาร์ ที่ 20 เมษายน นี้ เวลา 13.30 น. ท่านสามารถติดต่อทางโรงเรียน เพื่อลงทะเบียนนัดหมายได้ที่ watsanfranschool@gmail.com
The Royal Thai Consulate will offer mobile consular services at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Wednesday, May 15 – Thursday, May 16. Services Available: - Thai Passport Renewal: Please note that Thai Passport Renewal is reserved for those who have registered for an appointment through the consulate's website. (click here) - Thai Identification Card Renewal: [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: May 17-19 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. [...]
Visakha Puja Day marks three major events in the life of the Buddha: the day he was born, the day he became enlightened, and the day he entered nibbana. These auspicious events miraculously fall on the same month and day–the full moon day of the sixth lunar month. Join us in commemorating Visakha Puja at [...]
May 20 is a special day for us, as it marks Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño's birthday. We are holding a fundraiser to commemorate this auspicious day. To donate (click here) Please include a note/memo about which project you wish to donate to and send your transaction receipt to LINE: @watsanfran or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com. For more [...]
Summer enrollment begins May 1 and ends May 31. Summer ’24 classes will begin on June 10, 2024, and end on August 10, 2024. Students will learn the Thai language, music, and culture. Classes are open to children aged 5 years and older. The tuition fee is $250, and a sibling discount is available. New [...]
June 17– 23, 2024 Every year since our teacher, Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño, came to the USA, our community has held pañña (wisdom) style retreats. In these retreats, we gather and discuss real-world problems, how to fix them using wisdom, and learn to address the underlying views that give rise to our issues. In the [...]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: June 21-23 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. [...]