Phra Kru Vinaitorn Nut Nuttapanyo is one of Luang Por Thoon’s students. While he was finishing the final year of his Ph.D. program, he had the opportunity to meet our teachers and listen to dhamma verses from Luang Por Thoon. During the last year of his internship as a student at UC San Diego, he [...]
Start off the 2022 New Year by doing good and making merits at Wat San Fran! You are invited to join our annual New Year Chanting Ceremony on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11:30 PM. The event continues until Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 1:00 AM. We will reflect upon our good actions in the [...]
We invite you to join us to celebrate the Buddhist holy day, “Magha Puja.” We will have alms rounds, religious chanting, a candle procession ceremony, and watering of sacred Buddha and Arahant relics on Sunday, February 20, 2022 Schedule 10:45 a.m. Alms Round 11:00 a.m. Food Offering 11:45 a.m. Sanghadana 12:15 p.m. Group Chanting, Candle [...]
Curtis Wong was a beloved Watsanfran member. He passed away on Monday, March 28th around noon. We will be holding memorial services for him at the temple for 7 days every night at 7pm until Monday, April 4th. Please join us as we make merit in his honor and commemorate him.
Eight Precept Observance Friday, Apr 15, 2022 - Monday, Apr 17, 2022 Receive the Eight Precepts, participate in daily chanting, listen to sermons, spend time contemplating and learning the Dhamma, and have your questions answered. You may spend the night at Watsanfran (men) and Akaliko (women). *Proof of vaccination is required If you would like [...]
Join Us for Songkran at Watsanfran Sunday, April 17, 2022 Songkran is a celebration of the Thai New Year in which people traditionally visit temples, make merit, and participate in a watering ceremonies. During the watering ceremony, scented water is poured onto the Buddha's relics, monks, nuns, and temple elders as a symbol of purification [...]
Sunday, July 10, 2022 Asalha Puja We will observe Asalha Puja day and Buddhist Lent (Enter the Vassa) at Watsanfran on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Schedule 10:40 AM Alms round 10:50 AM Lunch offering 11:00 AM Sermon 12:00 PM Vassa candle and sanghadana offering 12:30 PM Chanting 12:45 PM Candle procession ceremony Note: The actual [...]
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Start of the Vassa We will have a special alms round to start off the vassa (Buddhist three-month rains retreat in which monks typically remain at a monastery and practice intensively). Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. for the food offering.
Saturday, August 13, 2022 Watsanfran school graduation day! The students of Watsanfran School will soon complete their summer course! They will receive their graduation certificates on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Watsanfran at 1 p.m. Please join us!
Friday-Sunday, August 26-28 / September 23-25, 2022 Eight Precept Observance Every third week of each month, we hold an eight precept observance at the temple. You will get a chance to learn Dhamma, ask questions related to Dhamma practice and create merit by practicing the eight precepts. Participants with permission may spend the night at [...]