You are invited to attend Asalaha Puja Day and the Buddhist Lent celebration and merit-making ceremony at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Asalha Puja Day commemorates the day in which the Buddha gave his first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta "Setting the Wheel of Dhamma into Motion," to his first five disciples. [...]
We invite all faithful Buddhists to join us in sponsoring and making merit during San Fran Dhammaram Temple’s 2021 Kathina. The fundraiser will be held at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, October 31 at 2645 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122. Due to COVID-19 and a scheduling conflict with Outside Lands Music Festival, we will not [...]
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.