Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers
Browse our directory of 77 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.
77 centers found
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Photo: Kenrick Baksh / Pexels Dhammadipa Vihara
A Theravada center in Kingston, Jamaica, welcoming all on a donation basis.
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Dhammagruppe Nyanaponika e.V.
An open meditation group in Aachen, offering weekly meditation and monthly Buddhist text discussions.
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Photo: Jacob Guse / Unsplash Dharma Chakra Vihar Buddha Temple
A Theravada Buddha temple in Sarnath, associated with Mahathero Dr. Svarupananda and welcoming visitors through a donation-supported model.
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Photo: Wandering khan / Pexels Gaya, Anand Buddha Vihar
Meditation in Gaya, India, running by donation.
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Insight Meditation Community of Providence
A peer-supported Providence practice group using readings and audio teachings, with encouragement to learn from retreats and dharma talks beyond the community.
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Photo: Susan Basyal / Pexels International Buddhist Society
A Theravada center in Lumbini, Nepal, known for its community welfare initiatives.
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Jetaban Buddha Vihara
A donation-based center in Mizoram, India, for quiet reflection.
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Jnanasen Buddhist Bhikkhu-Sraman Meditation & nTraining Center
A Theravada meditation and training center in Sailerdeva, with guidance from Ven. Kushalayan Thero and a donation model.
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Jorhat Bauddha Vihar Society
A Jorhat Buddhist society with a donation-supported approach; contact the organizers to ask about gatherings and visiting arrangements.
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Photo: Mohammad Samir / Pexels Kachalong Buddhist Association, Bangladesh
A donation-run Buddhist association in Rangamati, Bangladesh.
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Photo: Yashi EL / Unsplash Kanduboda Meditation Centre
A donation-based Theravada Vipassana center in Delgoda, Sri Lanka.
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Photo: Evans Joel / Pexels Karuna Institute
Mindfulness integrated with psychotherapy and Craniosacral Biodynamics in rural Devon.
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Photo: ㅤ quang vinh ㅤ / Pexels Maha Bodhi Society of Ghana
Theravada practice in Accra, Ghana, operating by donation.
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Photo: Soubhagya Maharana / Pexels Maha Bodhi Society of India
Theravada center in Bhubaneswar, India, operating by donation.
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Mahamevnawa Meditation Monastery of Florida
Discover ancient Buddhist teachings and community in Tampa, fostering inner peace.
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Manasika Monastery
Manasika Monastery in Bentong runs by donation, offering a quiet space for retreat.
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National Network of Buddhist Youth (NNBY)
A Nagpur contact point for Buddhist youth work, with visits and activities best arranged directly and contributions made by donation.
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Photo: Roman Saienko / Pexels Nepal Bauddha Pariyatti Shiksha
A donation-supported Theravada Buddhist center at Vishwa Shanti Vihar, guided by Bhikshu Buddhaghosha Mahathero.
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New Hope Sangha
New Hope Sangha offers Theravada and Vipassana meditation in Durham, guided by John Orr.
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Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara And Cultural Centre
Explore Buddhist teachings for spiritual development in Ottawa.
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Photo: Joylynn Goh / Unsplash Palelai Buddhist Temple
Thai Theravada temple in Singapore, offering a space for contemplation and community.
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Photo: Thilina Alagiyawanna / Pexels Parappaduwa Hermitage
Island hermitage for male meditators in Sri Lanka's Forest Monks tradition.
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Photo: Surja Raj / Pexels Phommaviharam Buddhist Temple
Experience Theravada and Laotian Buddhist practices in Kitchener, operating by donation.
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Raozan Ganananda Vihar
Theravada center in Raozan, Bangladesh, led by Ganananda Mahataro.