San Fran Dhammaram Temple

Eight Precept Observance
2026-12-18 07:00 - 2026-12-20 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
December 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. 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
2026-12-30 07:00 - 2027-01-01 07:00
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
2026-12-31 23:30 - 2027-01-01 00:30
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.

New Year's Alms Rounds
2027-01-01 10:30 - 13:00
Join us on Friday, January 1, 2027 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.
