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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Start off the Thai New Year (Songkran) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, April 12, 2025 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 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. [...]
