Buddha Gate Monastery, perched on some of the most beautiful 17 acres available in Lafayette, offers free meditation and Buddhism classes for the public and the local Buddhist community. Wandering the grounds (which is allowed, but a respectful silence must be maintained at all times) is an experience in itself, with its statues of deities and Buddha on a series of plateaus that have sweeping views of the nearby valleys.
Buddha Gate holds regular meditation retreats, special topic workshops, Sunday services in English, traditional Chinese Buddhist ceremonies and provides special events such as a Fourth of July celebration and children's summer camp. Monastic residents and lay members welcome visitors for tours, classes and other special programs. A short stay can be like a vacation.