Phra Kru Palat Arnold Anandapanyo’s birthday is on April 3, and as his students, we would like to show our appreciation and support for our teacher by donating together. Each year, we hold a birthday fundraiser benefiting a cause of his choosing. To donate: (click here) Please send your transaction receipt via LINE: @watsanfran or […]
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, April 5, 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 April birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends […]
You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. Classes 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. […]
Start off the Thai New Year (Songkran) at San Fran Dhammaram Temple on Sunday, April 12, 2025 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 […]
Join us for the next observance on the following dates: April 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. […]
You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. Classes 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. […]
Visit Wat San Fran School on Saturday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. to observe the school environment and learn more about enrolling your child. Please be sure to make a reservation by scanning the QR code to register or by emailing watsanfran@gmail.com. ******************** เยี่ยมชมโรงเรียนวัดซานฟราน โรงเรียนวัดซานฟรานจะเปิดให้ผู้ที่สนใจพาบุตรหลานมาเรียน ได้เยี่ยมชมโรงเรียนและเห็นบรรยากาศการเรียนการสอน ในวันเสาร์ที่ 18 เมษายน นี้ เวลา 13.30 น. ท่านสามารถลงทะเบียนนัดหมายโดยการสแกน QR […]
You are invited to join the Mudita Felicitation & Homage Ceremony for Phra Kru Palat Suwatthadeepakhun (Jao Khun Suvaḍḍhanavajirakhun) Wat Bowonniwet Vihara (Royal Temple), Bangkok, Thailand On the auspicious occasion of being graciously granted the Royal Ecclesiastical Title of Phra Ratchakhana (Samanya Rank) in the name of Phra Suvaḍḍhanavajirakhun. He is currently staying at San […]
You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. Classes 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. […]
You are invited to a weekly class on Insight Vipassana focused on developing clear understanding and practical wisdom in daily life. Classes 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. […]
Sunday, May 3, 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 May birthday to join as communal sponsors for our Birthday Forest Robe Offering. Bring your friends […]
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 […]