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SUMMARY:Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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 who made our past fundraisers a success! \nUpcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):\nMar 1 • Apr 5 • May 3 • Jun 7 • Jul 5 \n 
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/good-kamma-lunchbox-fundraiser/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraiser,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:March Birthday Forest Robe Offering
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 1\, 2026 (First Sunday of the month) \nThe Buddha taught that those who do charity gain merit and wealth\, and those who invite others to make merit gain many followers and influence. \nWe invite everyone with a March birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends and family to make merit together! Please call (415) 753-0857 or email us watsanfran@yahoo.com to let us know your birthday so we can include your name in the ceremony each month. \nOn the same day\, we’ll hold our Good Kamma Lunch Box Fundraiser to support the Temple and Wat San Fran School. Come fill your heart with good kamma — and your stomach with delicious Thai food and traditional desserts you won’t find anywhere else in San Francisco. Anumodana to everyone who has supported our past fundraisers! \nSchedule\n10:45 a.m. Alms round in front of temple\n11:00 a.m. Lunch offering\n12:00 p.m. Creating good kamma – cleaning\n12:30 p.m. Group meditation and sermon\n1:00 p.m. Birthday Forest Robe Offering\n1:30 p.m. Monks chant blessings and verses of protection \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/march-birthday-forest-robe-offering-2/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraiser,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T123000
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SUMMARY:Magha Puja Day
DESCRIPTION: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\, Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026\, 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.
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/magha-puja-event-2/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Fran Dhammaram Temple":MAILTO:watsanfran@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T070000
DTSTAMP:20260509T081309
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SUMMARY:Eight Precept Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next observance on the following dates: \nMarch 6–8 \nYou 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). \nReserve your spot now by contacting us at watsanfran@yahoo.com or (415) 753-0857.
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/eight-precept-observance-36/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Fran Dhammaram Temple":MAILTO:watsanfran@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T133000
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CREATED:20260217T060124Z
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SUMMARY:Right Start Right Finish - Insight Vipassana Weekly Class
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. \nClasses 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. The class is free for all members. \nEach participant receives personal instruction on the foundations of Vipassana practice. The class clarifies how to distinguish true Vipassana from what is not Vipassana\, helping avoid common misunderstandings. Teachings include hands-on examples from Jataka stories and real-world situations\, showing how insight develops through direct experience and mindful observation. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email us watsanfran@yahoo.com \nAbout the Teacher \nPhra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo is the Abbot of San Fran Dhammaram Temple. He is a native-born English speaker from the United States. He has been ordained as a monk for over 17 years and has taught the Dhamma for more than 20 years. He is known for explaining the Buddha’s teachings in a clear and practical way that relates directly to everyday life.
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/right-start-right-finish-insight-vipassana-weekly-class-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser (Special Event)
DESCRIPTION:We host the Good Kamma Lunchbox Fundraiser (First Sunday of each month) 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 who made our past fundraisers a success! \nSpecial Announcement:\nIn addition to our regular First Sunday fundraiser\, we will have a special additional sale on Sunday\, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. We hope you can join us! \nNote: Daylight Saving Time begins on this Sunday — please remember to set your clocks forward one hour. \nUpcoming dates (event starts at 10:00 a.m.):\nMar 8 (Special Event) • Apr 5 • May 3 • Jun 7 • Jul 5 \n  \n 
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/good-kamma-lunchbox-fundraiser-special-event/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Magha Puja Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMagha Puja Day falls on Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026.\nTo honor this occasion\, our temple will hold a commemorative event on Sunday\, March 8\, 2026\, 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. \nSchedule — Sunday\, March 8\, 2026\nNote: Daylight Saving Time begins on this Sunday — please remember to set your clocks forward one hour. \n10:30 a.m. Alms round\n11:00 a.m. Lunch offering\n11:10 a.m. Sermon by Phra Kru Palat Anandapanyo\n12:00 p.m. Sangha-dana offering\n12:30 a.m. Chanting\n12:45 p.m. Candle procession ceremony \nFor more information call: 415-753-0857 or email: watsanfran@yahoo.com
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/magha-puja-event-3/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Holiday,Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T070000
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SUMMARY:Eight Precept Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next observance on the following dates: \nMarch 13–15 \nYou 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). \nReserve your spot now by contacting us at watsanfran@yahoo.com or (415) 753-0857.
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/eight-precept-observance-37/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T133000
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SUMMARY:Right Start Right Finish - Insight Vipassana Weekly Class
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. \nClasses 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. The class is free for all members. \nEach participant receives personal instruction on the foundations of Vipassana practice. The class clarifies how to distinguish true Vipassana from what is not Vipassana\, helping avoid common misunderstandings. Teachings include hands-on examples from Jataka stories and real-world situations\, showing how insight develops through direct experience and mindful observation. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email us watsanfran@yahoo.com \nAbout the Teacher \nPhra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo is the Abbot of San Fran Dhammaram Temple. He is a native-born English speaker from the United States. He has been ordained as a monk for over 17 years and has taught the Dhamma for more than 20 years. He is known for explaining the Buddha’s teachings in a clear and practical way that relates directly to everyday life.
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/right-start-right-finish-insight-vipassana-weekly-class-6/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T143000
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SUMMARY:Right Start Right Finish - Insight Vipassana Weekly Class
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. \nClasses 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. The class is free for all members. \nEach participant receives personal instruction on the foundations of Vipassana practice. The class clarifies how to distinguish true Vipassana from what is not Vipassana\, helping avoid common misunderstandings. Teachings include hands-on examples from Jataka stories and real-world situations\, showing how insight develops through direct experience and mindful observation. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email us watsanfran@yahoo.com \nAbout the Teacher \nPhra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo is the Abbot of San Fran Dhammaram Temple. He is a native-born English speaker from the United States. He has been ordained as a monk for over 17 years and has taught the Dhamma for more than 20 years. He is known for explaining the Buddha’s teachings in a clear and practical way that relates directly to everyday life.
URL:https://watsanfran.org/event/right-start-right-finish-insight-vipassana-weekly-class-7/
LOCATION:San Fran Dhammaram Temple\, 2645 Lincoln Way\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming Events
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