Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers
Browse our directory of 124 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.
124 centers found
Donation Dhamma Teera
Vipassana meditation center in Mahabubnagar, following S. N. Goenka's teachings.
Donation Dhamma Thali
One of the oldest and largest Vipassana centers, Dhamma Thali offers a unique pagoda for solitary meditation.
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Photo: Yan Krukau / Pexels Dhamma Triveni
Vipassana meditation in the tradition of S.N. Goenka, operating by donation.
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Photo: Daniel Pell / Unsplash Dhamma Udaka
Vipassana meditation center in Dapoli, following S.N. Goenka's tradition, runs by donation.
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Photo: Rakesh Mondal / Unsplash Dhamma Upavana – Dhamma.org
Experience ancient Vipassana meditation in East Chapmaran, focusing on seeing things as they truly are.
Donation Dhamma Utkal
Experience Vipassana meditation amidst nature at Dhamma Utkal, running by donation.
Donation Dhamma Vahini
A tranquil meditation center on the Kalu River, accessible from Mumbai, running by donation.
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Photo: Praswin Prakashan / Unsplash Dhamma Vana
Vipassana meditation in rural Mysuru, running by donation.
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Dhamma Vasudhā
Learn ancient Vipassana meditation techniques at Dhamma Vasudhā in Maharashtra.
Donation Dhamma Vatika
A serene retreat in Maharashtra, Dhamma Vatika offers a simple, supportive environment for meditation.
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Photo: Zoshua Colah / Unsplash Dhamma Vesali
Vipassana meditation in Vaishali, following S.N. Goenka's tradition.
Donation Dhamma Vijaya
Peaceful meditation in a coconut grove, with ancient Buddhist history nearby.
Donation Dhamma Vipula
Forest retreat on Parsik Hill, offering profound meditation near Navi Mumbai.
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Photo: Kundalini Yoga Ashram / Pexels Dhamma songadh
Vipassana meditation in the tradition of S.N. Goenka, operating by donation.
Donation Dhamma Ārāma
Meditation center in Andhra Pradesh offering regular 10-day courses by donation.
Donation Dhamma Ᾱvāsa
Vipassana meditation in Maharashtra, running by donation.
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Photo: Abhinav / Unsplash Dhammapades – Konkan Vipassana Meditation Center – Dhamma.org
Experience ancient Vipassana meditation in the Konkan region.
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Photo: Abhishek Navlakha / Pexels Dharmaj
A meditation non-center in Gujarat, Dharmaj offers dormitory accommodation for up to 50 students.
Donation Goregaon Vipassana Centre
Urban Vipassana center in Mumbai, offering courses in the S.N. Goenka tradition.
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Photo: Vanburn Gonsalves / Unsplash Kammaspur Vipassana Centre – Dhamma.org
Experience ancient Vipassana meditation in Mumbai, an 'Art of Living' for universal well-being.
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Kushinagar Courses
Vipassana courses in Kushinagar, a historic Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Donation Mount Abu
Experience 10-day, single-gender retreats in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, amidst an "oasis in the desert."
Donation Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed to be University)
Experience Vipassana by a serene lake near the historic Nalanda ruins, integrating practice with academic learning.
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Photo: Priyanshu Singh / Unsplash Patna Vipassana Center
Vipassana meditation in historic Patna, focusing on silent retreats.