Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers

Browse our directory of 19 retreat centers worldwide. Filter by tradition (Vipassana, Zen, Buddhist, mindfulness, yoga), country, and cost type — including free and donation-based options. Every listing includes practical info on accommodation, daily schedule, what to bring, and how to book.

19 centers found

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Dhamma Adhara

Nepal Kathmandu Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Learn Vipassana, the ancient "Art of Living," in Kathmandu.

1 course type

Donation

Dhamma Birata

Nepal Sunsari Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation amidst Nepal's scenic landscapes at Dhamma Birata.

3 course types

Donation

Dhamma Chitwan

Nepal Chitawan Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in a tranquil Nepalese setting, near Bharatpur.

1 course type

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Dhamma Gāma

Nepal Ramgram Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation at Dhamma Gāma, focusing on self-observation and mental purification.

1 course type

Donation

Dhamma Jananī

Nepal Rupandehi Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in Lumbini, the Buddha's birthplace, with monthly 10-day courses.

4 course types

Donation

Dhamma Kitti

Nepal Kathmandu Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in a historic town near Kathmandu, running by donation.

3 course types

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Dhamma Nandana

Nepal Banganga Municipality Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience ancient Vipassana meditation, an art of living, at Dhamma Nandana.

3 course types

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Dhamma Nibha

Nepal Kakani Village Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience ancient Vipassana meditation at Dhamma Nibha, operating by donation.

1 course type

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Dhamma Paraga

Nepal Ghorahi Up Nagar Palika Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Explore Vipassana, an ancient meditation technique, at Dhamma Paraga in Ghorahi Up Nagar Palika.

1 course type

Donation

Dhamma Pokharā

Nepal Kaski Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation in Nepal's scenic Kaski region at Dhamma Pokharā.

2 course types

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Dhamma Sagar

Nepal Lukla Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation in Lukla, near Mt. Everest, with teachings rooted in ancient India.

1 course type

Donation

Dhamma Shringa

Nepal Kathmandu Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Himalayan Vipassana center overlooking Kathmandu, offering ancient meditation in a serene setting.

7 course types

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Dhamma Sisa

Nepal Tansen Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation in Tansen, focusing on ancient Indian techniques.

1 course type

Donation

Dhamma Surakhetta

Nepal Surkhet Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Dhamma Surakhetta offers Vipassana meditation in Surkhet, Nepal, running by donation.

2 course types

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Dhamma Suriyo

Nepal Lalitpur Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience ancient Vipassana meditation in Gahirigaun, focusing on seeing things "as they really are."

1 course type

Donation

Dhamma Tarai

Nepal Parwanipur Parsa Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Nepal's second oldest Vipassana center, Dhamma Tarai, offers serene meditation in a riverside setting.

4 course types

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Dhamma Yana

Nepal Bhimdatta Municipality Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience ancient Vipassana meditation as an "Art of Living" at Dhamma Yana.

2 course types

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Dhamma Āsaya

Nepal Lalitpur Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Learn Vipassana meditation in Lalitpur, focusing on ancient Indian techniques.

1 course type

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Kotdanda Vipassana Meditation Centre

Nepal Lalitpur Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience ancient Vipassana meditation in Lalitpur, focusing on self-observation and inner peace.

2 course types