Eight Precept Observance

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

Join us for the next observance on the following dates: July 11–13 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. [...]

Start of the Vassa Event

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

This year, Asalha Puja falls on Thursday, July 10 and the vassa (three-month rains retreat) begins on Friday, July 11. You are invited to join us for the traditional ceremonies on those dates, however we will also observe Asalha Puja and the start of the vassa on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  Schedule 10:30 a.m. Alms [...]

Eight Precept Observance

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

Join us for the next observance on the following dates: August 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. [...]

Wat San Fran School Graduation Day!

Hall of Flowers 9th Ave & Lincoln Way

The students of Wat San Fran School will soon complete their summer course! They will receive their graduation certificates on Saturday, August 10, 2025 at Hall of Flowers (9th Ave & Lincoln Way) in Golden Gate Park at 1 p.m. Please join us!

Aug 26 Birthday Fundraiser

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

Mae Chee Yo is a principal founder and lead teacher at San Fran Dhammaram Temple and one of Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño’s foremost students. Every year, we hold a birthday fundraiser benefiting a cause of her choosing. To donate (click here) Please include a note/memo about which project you wish to donate to and send [...]

Eight Precept Observance

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

Join us for the next observance on the following dates: September 5–7 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. [...]

End of Vassa Event

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

Please join us in celebrating the end of the 2024 vassa (rains retreat) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, October 12. 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 [...]

Eight Precept Observance

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

Join us for the next observance on the following dates: October 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. [...]

San Fran Dhammaram Temple’s 2025 Kathina

Hall of Flowers 9th Ave & Lincoln Way

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 19, 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 [...]

Anniversary of Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño’s passing

San Fran Dhammaram Temple 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA

In the early morning of November 11, 2008, Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapañño passed away into final enlightenment (nibbana). On this 17th 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 [...]

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