San Fran Dhammaram Temple
The San Fran Dhammaram Temple is the only Thai Buddhist temple in the city of San Francisco.
Congregation and ministry
[edit]There are over 600 worshipers in the congregation.[1] Thai language classes for children and adults are offered.[2] Monks who speak both English and Thai are available,[3] including Phra Anandapanyo, a student of Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo, who grew up in San Francisco.[4]
History
[edit]San Fran Dhammaram Temple was established on June 24, 2002, by Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo.[5]
The first location for San Fran Dhammaram Temple was on 11th Avenue in San Francisco. This location was provided by Ratima Chintanarod. This location first opened its doors on September 4, 2002, and the opening ceremonies were led by Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo and Praraj Wachirasophon.[6]
In October 2008, a new location was purchased and renovations commenced. As part of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya, San Fran Dhammaram became the 50th temple belonging to the Dhammayut Order of the United States of America.[7] In January 2009, renovations were completed and the temple was officially moved to 2645 Lincoln Way in San Francisco.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "For Buddhists, San Francisco Offers Many Places to Worship". Voice of America. 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ^ "San Fran Dhammaram Temple - Outer Sunset - San Francisco, CA". Yelp. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ^ "Phra Anandapanyo's Blog". anandapanyo.kpyusa.org. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ^ "Twheet Twheet - Dharma Mirror". www.drby.net. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ^ "Turning Wheel Talks - About Us". Archived from the original on 2009-10-23. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ^ "San Fran Dhammaram is the only thai temple at San Francisco | History Buddhist Temples in the World". Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ^ คำสุจริต, ตะวัน. "วัดสังกัดคณะสงฆ์ธรรมยุตในสหรัฐอเมริกา". www.dhammayut.net. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ^ "Wat San Fran Dhammaram » History". watsanfran.org. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23.
External links
[edit]- San Fran Dhammaram Temple, Official website
- Website for Luang Por Thoon, in Thai
- Wat San Fran Dhammaram on Facebook
- Wat San Fran Dhammaram on YouTube
- Wat San Fran Dhammaram on Twitter
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