San Fran Dhammaram Temple

Eight Precept Observance
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us on the following dates:
Sept 22–24
Oct 27–29
Nov 10–12
Dec 29–Jan 1
Upon arriving, you will formally receive the Eight Precepts. Over the weekend, 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.

บริการกงสุลสัญจร ณ วัดซานฟรานธัมมาราม
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
บริการกงสุลสัญจร ณ วัดซานฟรานธัมมาราม รัฐแคลิฟอร์เนีย ระหว่างวันที่ 30 กันยายน – 1 ตุลาคม 2566
วัดซานฟรานธัมมาราม แจ้งข่าวประชาสัมพันธ์ให้กับญาติธรรมผู้ถือสัญชาติไทย ท่านสามารถขอใช้บริการทำพาสปอร์ตและบัตรประชาชนได้ที่วัด โดยครั้งนี้จะเป็นครั้งแรกที่ทางสถานกงสุลจะมาให้บริการที่วัดซานฟราน
*การทำหนังสือเดินทาง (passport) สงวนสิทธิ์สำหรับผู้ที่ลงทะเบียนนัดหมายผ่านเวบไซต์ของสถานกงสุลเท่านั้น
ท่านสามารถเริ่มลงทะเบียนออนไลน์ได้ในวันที่ 22 สิงหาคม ตามรายละเอียดในใบประกาศด้านล่างนี้
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ทางวัดซานฟรานยังคงต้องการอาสาสมัครจำนวน 8 คน (สามารถอ่าน-เขียนภาษาไทยได้) เพื่อช่วยสถานกงสุลในการให้บริการประชาชน หากท่านใดมีจิตอาสา สนใจเป็นอาสาสมัคร สามารถติดต่อสอบถามรายละเอียดได้ที่วัดซานฟราน โทร (415) 753-0857

End of the vassa
2023-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Please join us in celebrating the end of the 2023 vassa (rains retreat) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, October 29. There will be a food offering at 11:00 a.m. and a Dhamma sermon at 11:15 a.m.
On Sunday, October 29, there will be a post-vassa alms round in front of the temple at 10:45 a.m. in the Thai “Tak Bat Devo” tradition which commemorates the day in which the Buddha returned to Earth after blessing his mother and other devas in the Tavatimsa heaven during his seventh vassa.
Schedule
10:45 a.m. Alms round
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
11:15 a.m. Sermon from Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo
12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering

Kathina Ceremony
2023-11-12 10:00 - 14:30 | Hall of Flowers, 9th Ave & Lincoln Way, United States
San Fran Dhammaram Temple’s 2023 Kathina
Please join us in sponsoring and attending San Fran Dhammaram Temple’s 2023 Kathina fundraiser event at the Hall of Flowers (9th Ave & Lincoln Way) in Golden Gate Park.

Sunday, November 12, 2023
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 Fran School students

Sponsorship levels:
$100 group sponsor
$1,000 principal sponsor
To donate
1) Checks:
San Fran Dhammaram Temple
2645 Lincoln Way
San Francisco, CA 94122
2) Venmo to: @watsanfran
3) PayPal Giving Fund
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1902037
Please include the memo “Magha Puja 2023 to LINE: @watsanfran.
We are a 501(c)(3) charity, so your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Wat San Fran School Update
2023-12-10 08:00 - 2023-12-30 08:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Spring enrollment period is December 10–30, 2023. Spring ’24 classes will begin on January 6, 2024 and end on May 19, 2024. 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.

Teacher Hiring
2023-12-20 08:00 - 2024-01-06 08:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Wat San Fran School is looking to hire a Thai teacher to join our team. The teacher will be expected to help teach children ages 5-15 Thai language and culture, Buddhism, and to help prepare for school events.
Requirements
– Fluency in Thai
– Conversational English
– Ability to create course/teaching materials to enhance Thai language skills
– Calm, quick-witted, adaptable and able to quickly solve problems on the fly
– Ability to get along with children ages 5-15 years old
– Prior teaching experience or certifications will be given priority
– Authorization to live and work in the U.S.
– We have a teaching curriculum that you can use as a guide for teaching activities
– Pay: $18.07/hour
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (415) 753-0857 or email us at watsanfran@yahoo.com

Eight Precept Observance
2023-12-29 07:00 - 2024-01-01 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Start off the New Year with a meritorious deed by taking part in our Eight Precept observance program from Friday, December 29 at 7 a.m. to Monday, January 1 at 7 a.m. Receive the Eight Precepts Friday morning and spend your time studying the Dhamma, chanting, doing volunteer work at the temple, and learning Dhamma through various activities. 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
2023-12-31 23:30 - 2024-01-01 00:15 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Every New Year’s Eve, we gather to chant blessings to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one. The chanting will start at 11:30 p.m. on December 31 and end at 12:15 a.m.
Reserve your spot now by contacting us at watsanfran@yahoo.com or (415) 753-0857.

New Year’s Alms Round
2024-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Every New Year, San Fran Dhammaram Temple and our members come together to make merit and start the new year.
The ceremony begins with a formal request to the monks for an opportunity to make merit by accepting alms in their bowls in front of the temple. The ceremony continues inside, where members offer food and the monks give a sermon.

Eight Precept Observance
2024-01-26 07:00 - 2024-01-28 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
Jan 26-28
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
2024-02-23 07:00 - 2024-02-25 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
Feb 23-25
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.

Magha Puja
2024-02-25 10:30 - 14:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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. To honor Magha Puja, Sunday, February 25, 2024, we still start off with an alms round in front of the temple followed by religious chanting, a candle procession ceremony, and the watering of sacred Buddha and arahant relics.
Schedule
10:30 a.m. Alms round
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo
12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering
12:30 a.m. Chanting
12:45 p.m. Candle procession ceremony

For more information call: 415-753-0857 or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com

Eight Precept Observance
2024-03-22 07:00 - 2024-03-24 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
March 22-24
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.

April 3 Birthday Fundraiser
2024-04-04 11:00 - 12:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo’s birthday is on April 3, and as students, we want to show our appreciation and support for our teacher by donating together.
This year, he has decided to donate the entire amount to Wat San Fran’s Animation Project.
To donate (click here)
Please send your transaction receipt to LINE: @watsanfran or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com. For more information, call (415) 753-0857
We are a 501(c)(3) charity, so your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Thai New Year (Songkran)
2024-04-14 10:30 - 15:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 ceremonies, head over to Golden Gate Park for fun and water games!
Schedule
10:30 a.m. Alms round
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo
12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering
12:30 p.m. Sacred watering ceremony
1:30 p.m. Fun and games at the Elk Glen Picnic Area in Golden Gate Park
*If you plan to participate in the games at the park, be sure to bring some spare clothes!
For more information call: (415) 753-0857 or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com

Eight Precept Observance
2024-04-19 07:00 - 2024-04-21 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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.
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.

Open House at Wat San Fran School
2024-04-20 13:30 - 14:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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.
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เยี่ยมชมโรงเรียนวัดซานฟราน
โรงเรียนวัดซานฟรานจะเปิดให้ผู้ที่สนใจพาบุตรหลานมาเรียน ได้เยี่ยมชมโรงเรียนและเห็นบรรยากาศการเรียนการสอน ในวันเสาร์ ที่ 20 เมษายน นี้ เวลา 13.30 น.
ท่านสามารถติดต่อทางโรงเรียน เพื่อลงทะเบียนนัดหมายได้ที่ watsanfranschool@gmail.com

Mobile Consular Services
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-16 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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: No appointment is required for Thai Identification card services.
We encourage all individuals holding Thai nationality to take advantage of this opportunity to renew their passport and ID card services at our temple.

Eight Precept Observance
2024-05-17 07:00 - 2024-05-19 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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.
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.

Visakha Puja
2024-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, May 19 with an alms round, group chanting, and a traditional candle procession in reverence of the Buddha.
Schedule
10:30 a.m. Alms round
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo
12:00 a.m. Sangha-dana offering
12:30 a.m. Chanting
12:45 p.m. Candle procession ceremony

May 20 Fundraiser
2024-05-20 10:30 - 12:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 information, call (415) 753-0857.
We are a 501(c)(3) charity, so your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Wat San Fran School Summer Semester Enrollment
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 students are required to take a placement test. For further details, please email watsanfranschool@gmail.com.

Wat San Fran Annual Retreat
2024-06-17 07:00 - 2024-06-23 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 past, we held a large annual retreat every year at KPY USA retreat center in Redwood Valley. However, we lost the retreat center in the large Northern California wildfires in 2017 and have since been holding smaller annual retreats at the temple. This year’s retreat theme is Samma-Saddha, meaning right faith.
Reserve your spot now by contacting us at watsanfran@yahoo.com or (415) 753-0857.

Eight Precept Observance
2024-06-21 07:00 - 2024-06-23 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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.
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
2024-07-19 07:00 - 2024-07-21 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
July 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.
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.

Asalha Puja
2024-07-20 10:30 - 12:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Asalha Puja commemorates the day in which the Buddha delivered his first post-enlightenment sermon to the Five Ascetics (pañcavaggiya) in the Sarnath Deer Park. This “setting the wheel of Dhamma into motion” discourse outlined the essence of Buddhism: the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

Start of the Vassa
2024-07-21 10:30 - 14:30 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
This year, Asalha Puja falls on Saturday, July 20 and the vassa (three-month rains retreat) begins on Sunday, July 21. 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 21, 2024.

Schedule
10:30 a.m. Alms round
11:00 a.m. Lunch offering
11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo
12:00 p.m. Vassa candle offering and Sangha-dana
12:30 a.m. Chanting
12:45 p.m. Candle procession ceremony

For more information call: 415-753-0857 or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com

Wat San Fran School Graduation Day!
2024-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Hall of Flowers, 9th Ave & Lincoln Way, United States
The students of Wat San Fran School will soon complete their summer course! They will receive their graduation certificates on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Hall of Flowers (9th Ave & Lincoln Way) in Golden Gate Park at 1 p.m. Please join us!

Eight Precept Observance
2024-08-16 07:00 - 2024-08-18 07:00 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Join us for the next observance on the following dates:
August 16–18
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.

Fall Semester Enrollment
2024-08-20 | San Fran Dhammaram Temple, 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Fall enrollment begins July 22 and ends August 20. Fall ’24 classes will begin on September 8, 2024, and end on December 15, 2024. Students will study Thai language, music, and culture.
Classes are open to children aged 5 years and older. New students are required to take a placement test. For further details, please email watsanfranschool@gmail.com.
