Hours are normally 9 am until 3 pm but some parts of the temple (notably the exhibition hall and the external shrine) open later at 10am and close earlier 2.30pm.

A desk to the left is staffed by a volunteer member of Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) and/or a resident nun to assist visitors and worshippers.

The central area of the courtyard is divided into large flagstones separated by a grid of several inch high plants which lends itself to a slow walking meditation practice.

To one side of the central courtyard is a series of short raised wood paths amongst cherry and other trees that lends itself to fast-walking meditation practice.

Other rooms off the central courtyard are often used for various services and activities such as language and calligraphy, sutra-chanting, and study groups.

During larger festivals (notably Chinese New Year) portions of the front grounds will be covered with various food and activity stalls.