Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers

Browse our directory of 213 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.

213 centers found

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Milarepa Center

United States US Route 5 South Tibetan

Tibetan Buddhist retreat center in Vermont, fostering wisdom and compassion.

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Monastère Dorje Pamo

France Fiac Tibetan

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

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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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Nitartha Institute

United States Tibetan

Explore Buddhist studies with a focus on Tibetan lineages, guided by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

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Nyingje Kunkyab Study Group

Mexico Salamanca Tibetan

A donation-based FPMT study group in Salamanca, Mexico.

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Nyingje Ling Study Group

Italy Verona Tibetan

An FPMT study group in Verona, Italy, running by donation.

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Olympia Mahayana Buddhist Center

United States Olympia Tibetan

Explore Tibetan Buddhist teachings in Olympia, with accessible programs.

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Orgyen Khamdroling

United States Denver Tibetan

Study and practice Longchen Nyingthig with Anyen Rinpoche in Denver.

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Osel Shen Phen Ling

United States Missoula Tibetan

A Missoula-based center offering accessible Buddhist teachings.

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Padma Ling

Switzerland Bern Tibetan

Vajrayana Buddhist center in Bern, Switzerland, affiliated with the Ripa Lineage.

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Palyul Changchug Dargyeling New York City

United States New York Tibetan

Palyul Changchug Dargyeling New York City runs by donation, offering practice in the city.

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Pamtingpa Center

United States Tonasket Tibetan

Pamtingpa Center in Tonasket, WA, runs by donation.

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Paramita Centro Budista Sakya Monte Sella

Spain Pedreguer Tibetan

Vajrayana Sakya Buddhist center in Pedreguer, Spain, led by Ven. Lama Rinchen Gyaltsen.

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Phoenix Shambhala Meditation Center

United States Phoenix Tibetan

Explore Buddhist and Shambhala teachings in Phoenix, with public meditation and advanced practices.

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Potowa Project

Indonesia Tangerang Tibetan

A Tangerang-based center running by donation, with an unknown tradition.

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Potowa Study Group

Australia Wagga Wagga Tibetan

FPMT center in Wagga Wagga, operating by donation.

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Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha Hospice Service

India Uraidla Tibetan

End-of-life care service rooted in Tibetan Buddhist compassion.

Donation Photo: Andrea Prochilo / Pexels

ROKPA Italia

Italy Vicenza Tibetan

ROKPA Italia in Vicenza focuses on compassion and service, rooted in Tibetan Buddhist principles.

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ROKPA USA

United States Alexandria Tibetan

Vajrayana Tibetan Kagyu center in Alexandria, operating by donation.

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ROKPA Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Harare Tibetan

Vajrayana center in Harare, Zimbabwe, offering spiritual practice and community support.

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Rigpa - Frankfurt

Germany Frankfurt Tibetan

Meditation center in Frankfurt, operating by donation.

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Rigpa Centre Nationale

France Levallois-Perret Tibetan

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

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Rigpa Ireland - Limerick

Ireland Limerick Tibetan

Vajrayana, Tibetan, Nyingmapa center in Limerick, founded by Sogyal Rinpoche.