Join us for the next observance on the following dates: November 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. [...]
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, December 6, 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 December birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
