Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers

Browse our directory of 350 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.

350 centers found

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Dhamma Visuddhi

United States Menomonie Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in a quiet, forested setting overlooking the Red Cedar River in Wisconsin.

1 course type

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Dhamma Vutthi

Vietnam Củ Chi Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in the S.N. Goenka tradition, near Ho Chi Minh City.

Donation Photo: Nabinjan Maharjan / Pexels

Dhamma Yana

Nepal Bhimdatta Municipality Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

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

2 course types

Donation Photo: Kundalini Yoga Ashram / Pexels

Dhamma songadh

India Dist Tapi Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in the tradition of S.N. Goenka, operating by donation.

1 course type

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Dhamma Ñãnadhaja

Myanmar North Okkala Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Practice Vipassana at Dhamma Ñãnadhaja, a historic site overlooking Myanmar's Chindwin River.

1 course type

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Dhamma Ābhā

Thailand Phitsanulok Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Discover inner peace at Dhamma Ābhā, a tranquil retreat amidst Thailand's natural beauty.

1 course type

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Dhamma Ārāma

India Kumudavalli Village Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Meditation center in Andhra Pradesh offering regular 10-day courses by donation.

2 course types

Donation Photo: Samira Thapa / Pexels

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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Dhamma Ᾱvāsa

India Maharashtra Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in Maharashtra, running by donation.

1 course type

Donation Photo: Abhinav / Unsplash

Dhammapades – Konkan Vipassana Meditation Center

India Dist. - Ratnagiri Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience ancient Vipassana meditation in the Konkan region.

1 course type

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Dhammodaya

Taiwan Taiwan (R.O.C.) Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Dhammodaya, meaning 'Ascent of Dhamma,' offers Vipassana retreats near Taichung City, Taiwan.

2 course types

Donation Photo: Abhishek Navlakha / Pexels

Dharmaj

India Dist – Anand (Gujarat) Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

A meditation non-center in Gujarat, Dharmaj offers dormitory accommodation for up to 50 students.

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Egypt

Egypt Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana in Egypt, operating on a pay-what-you-can model.

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El Salvador

El Salvador Santa Tecla Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation in El Salvador, an ancient technique for self-discovery.

1 course type

Donation Photo: Nils Rotura / Pexels

Estonia

Estonia Tallinn Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in Tallinn, Estonia, offered on a donation basis.

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia Haya Hulet area Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in Addis Ababa, offering regular 10-day courses since 2008.

1 course type

Donation Photo: Karolina / Pexels

Finland

Finland Helsinki Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

A Helsinki-based meditation center operating by donation, offering a local point of contact for practice.

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Fundatia Vipassana Romania

Romania Cluj-Napoca Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Explore meditation in Cluj-Napoca at Fundatia Vipassana Romania, operating by donation.

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Ghana Dhamma Practitioners Foundation

Ghana Accra Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation courses in Ghana, offered at various non-center locations.

Donation Photo: Büşra Tuncel / Pexels

Goenka Vipassana

Turkey Istanbul Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in Istanbul, operating by donation.

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Goenka Vipassana (Tahiti)

France Papeete Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

A Papeete center for S.N. Goenka-style Vipassana courses, with participation by donation.

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Goregaon Vipassana Centre

India Opposite Lakshadham School Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Urban Vipassana center in Mumbai, offering courses in the S.N. Goenka tradition.

1 course type

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Greek Vipassana Association

Greece Crete Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Meditation retreats in Crete, running by donation.

Donation Photo: Jimena Hersaez / Unsplash

Guatemala

Guatemala Guatemala City Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Explore Vipassana meditation in Guatemala City, learning an ancient "Art of Living."

1 course type