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Candlelit Prayers for World Peace on NYE (SF)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco | 3324 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
San Francisco

Event Details

KMC SF

Happy New Year! Close out 2025 with active compassion at Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco before ringing in 2026.

Our Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Choma will give a talk on cultivating peace in our world by developing our own inner peace, and the power of making dedications for our loved ones and world. We will then chant short Prayers for World Peace before gathering in our community space for light bites and a non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve toast.

Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.

What to expect:
– Practical teachings
– Guided meditations
– Chanted prayers

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, New Year's Eve
Address: 3324 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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