Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers

Browse our directory of 12 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.

12 centers found

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Bellevue Ermitage

France St Julien Boutières Tibetan

A donation-based retreat in St Julien Boutières, founded by Lama Tempa Gyatso.

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Drikung Kagyu Ratna Shri

France Paris Tibetan

Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhist center in Paris.

Donation

Institut Vajra Yogini

France Lavaur Tibetan

An FPMT center in Lavaur, France, operating on a donation basis.

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Instituts Ganden Ling Et Guepele

France Veneux-Les Sablons Tibetan

Tibetan Buddhist center in France, founded by Ven Dagpo Rinpoche, runs by donation.

Donation

Kalachakra Centre

France Paris Tibetan

A long-standing meditation center in Paris, operating by donation.

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Ktt Arcachon

France La Teste-de-Buch Tibetan

Ktt Arcachon is a Vajrayana, Tibetan, Kagyu center in La Teste-de-Buch, France.

Donation

Monastère Dorje Pamo

France Fiac Tibetan

Buddhist nunnery in France, offering a glimpse into Gelug monastic life.

Donation

Nalanda Monastery

France Lavaur Tibetan

Nalanda Monastery in Lavaur, France, runs by donation, offering a simple retreat experience.

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Nehnang Samten Choling

France Plazac Tibetan

A donation-based center in Plazac, founded by Pawo Rinpotche.

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Rigpa Centre Nationale

France Levallois-Perret Tibetan

Vajrayana and Tibetan Rigpa center in Levallois-Perret, near Paris, running by donation.

Donation

Thakpa Kachoe Retreat Land

France Guillaumes Tibetan

A Buddhist hermitage in the Southern French Alps, operating by donation.

Donation

Éditions Mahayana

France Escueillens Tibetan

An FPMT center in Escueillens, France, running by donation.