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

Abhayagiri Sangha Foundation Donation Photo: Thilina Alagiyawanna / Pexels

Abhayagiri Sangha Foundation

Sri Lanka Hakmana Theravada

A donation-based center in Sri Lanka, guided by Ven. Kalupahana Piyarathana.

Aburkhil Janakalyan Samiti-Bangladesh Donation Photo: Amit Chowdhury / Pexels

Aburkhil Janakalyan Samiti-Bangladesh

Bangladesh Chittagong Theravada

Meditation in Chittagong, Bangladesh, operating by donation.

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Acharavadee Wongsakon

Thailand Bangkok Theravada

Learn Techo Vipassana with Thai lay Buddhist teacher Acharavadee Wongsakon, whose students include lay practitioners and ordained monks.

Anandakuti vihar Donation Photo: Sandesh Raj Bhatta / Pexels

Anandakuti vihar

Nepal Kathmandu Theravada

A Theravada Buddhist vihar in Kathmandu’s Swoyambhu neighborhood, with a Sri Lankan connection and a donation-supported approach.

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Ashoka-Buddhvihar

India Bhopal Theravada

A Bhopal Buddhist vihara with spiritual guidance from Rev. Sasna and teaching by Rev. Kaviseinda, welcoming visitors by donation.

Asociatia Buddhista Theravada din Romania Donation Photo: Uiliam Nörnberg / Pexels

Asociatia Buddhista Theravada din Romania

Romania Bucuresti Theravada

A Theravada Buddhist center in Bucuresti, operating by donation.

Bahrain Meditation Center Donation Photo: Mennah Aman / Unsplash

Bahrain Meditation Center

Bahrain Manama Theravada

Explore self-development and inner potential at this non-profit center in Manama, free of charge.

Bilchari Triratnagkur Buddhist Monastary Donation Photo: Tanha Tamanna Syed / Pexels

Bilchari Triratnagkur Buddhist Monastary

Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Theravada

A Theravada Buddhist monastery in Bilchari, with named monastic teachers and visits arranged by direct inquiry.

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Bodhi Bauddha Madyastana Dayaka Sabawa

Sri Lanka Colombo Theravada

Buddhist organization in Colombo, active since 2001, operating by donation.

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Bodhi Liberec

Czech Republic Liberec Theravada

A donation-based center in Liberec, Czech Republic, affiliated with Ayukusala Central European Sangha.

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Botswana Buddhist Association

Botswana Gaborone Theravada

A Theravada-rooted center in Gaborone, open to all Buddhists.

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Boulder Dharma Punx-Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Group

United States Boulder Theravada

Peer-led Buddhist meditation, following Dharma Punx & Against The Stream lineage.

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Buddha Haus Stadtzentrum München

Germany Munich Theravada

Urban meditation center in Munich, affiliated with Buddha Haus im Allgäu, founded by Ayya Khema.

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Buddha Sasana Nuggaha Organisation

Myanmar Yangon Theravada

Theravada center in Yangon, founded by Mahasi Sayadaw.

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Buddhist Association Khmer Republic

Cambodia Phnom Penh Theravada

A Phnom Penh Buddhist association and local contact point for asking about Theravada practice and possible visitor gatherings.

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Buddhist Education & Cultural Centre, Assam

India Jorhat Theravada

A Jorhat Buddhist temple and learning centre connected with the All Assam Buddhist Association, guided by teacher Ven. Bimalankur Mahathera.

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Buddhist Heritage Project Sala Thammaviharn Vat Souvannakhili

Laos Luang Prabang Theravada

A community-focused project preserving Lao Buddhist heritage in Luang Prabang.

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Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Tanzania Dar es Salaam Theravada

Theravada Buddhist center in Dar es Salaam, welcoming all traditions, led by the Chief Monk for Africa.

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Burma-America Buddhist Association

United States Silver Spring Theravada

Experience Theravada Buddhism with the Burma-America Buddhist Association in Silver Spring.

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Chempaka Buddhist Lodge (CBL)

Malaysia Petaling Jaya Theravada

A Theravada Buddhist lodge in Petaling Jaya, running by donation. Contact the organizers to ask about current activities and visits.

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Dallas Insight Sangha

United States Dallas Theravada

Dallas Insight Sangha offers community meditation in Dallas, running by donation.

Davis Buddhist Meditation and Study Group Donation Photo: Daniel Begel / Pexels

Davis Buddhist Meditation and Study Group

United States Davis Theravada

Lay Buddhist group in Davis offering meditation, Dharma discussion, and community.

Dhamma Deep Buddha Vihara Donation Photo: Sharath G. / Pexels

Dhamma Deep Buddha Vihara

India Hyderabad Theravada

A Theravada Buddhist Vihara in Hyderabad, affiliated with Siddhartha Buddha Vihara Trust and run by donation.

Dhamma-Seminar e.V. - Herschbach Donation Photo: Wolfgang Weiser / Pexels

Dhamma-Seminar e.V. - Herschbach

Germany Herschbach Theravada

Theravada Vipassana center in Germany, operating on a donation model.