Buddha Gate Monastery — Local services in Pleasant Hill

One of the Best Buddhist Temple that I've been in United States, very peaceful, all the staff was super friendly with us, we were very welcome there, a Chinese woman (I forgot her name but I will update soon when I come back there) gave us a tour to almost all the space that they have and was simply amazing, really everyone there will treat you so good that you don't want to leave! You feel the love and how the meditation make good coming from them. They have meditation Classes and will start in some weeks. Every friday in the evening, they make meditation and are open to everyone, I really loved this place, and I would like to say thank you for receiving us today, congratulations for the new temple is beautiful, and hope this good work and love keep for many...

How long will this place stay closed? Will Covid be used indefinitely as an excuse to keep this place a gated community for the few? It would be nice if they would at least let people in that can prove they are vaccinated.

Many of us have our lives negatively impacted by not having access to places like these. Even though I'm frustrated, I'm rating this place 5 stars because when they are actually open to the public it is a wonderful place.

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Laurie Ehrlich (husband's account). I am SO glad I found Buddha Gate. I have discovered another dimension of meaning for my life. Everyone is so helpful and accepting and willing to instruct newcomers. Once I enter the gates I feel I have left my outside life behind me and can open myself to meditating and learning Buddha's teachings. We are encouraged to become vegetarians and the delicious meals show you what good...