Buddhist retreats and temple stays
Buddhist retreats include Tibetan center programs, Zen monastery guest seasons, and Theravada forest monastery stays. MonkMap lists Buddhist, Zen, and Theravada communities where meditation practice and study are open to visitors.
Browse listings below or use the full directory to filter by experience type such as silent retreat, volunteer stay, or online teachings.
Buddhist retreat communities
Buddhist, Zen, and Theravada monasteries and meditation centers.
Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies
BuddhistIthaca, New York, United States
The North American seat of the Dalai Lama's personal monastery, in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks rotate in from Dharamsala, and the public is welcome for evening meditations, classes, and seasonal retreats.
visitor-friendlypublic prayerretreat staysTassajara Zen Mountain Center
ZenCarmel Valley, California, United States
The first Zen monastery established outside Japan, founded in 1967 and run by San Francisco Zen Center. The remote Ventana Wilderness valley opens to guests each summer for hot springs, zazen, and teacher led retreats, then closes for intensive monastic practice. Its parent center also streams dharma talks and online practice.
Visit websitevisitor-friendlyretreat staysonline teachingspublic prayerZen Mountain Monastery
ZenMount Tremper, New York, United States
A Western Zen training center on 220 forested acres in the Catskills, founded by John Daido Loori and home of the Mountains and Rivers Order. Resident monastics and lay trainees host meditation retreats and introductory programs for people of all backgrounds.
Visit websitevisitor-friendlyretreat stayssilent retreatAbhayagiri Buddhist Monastery
TheravadaRedwood Valley, California, United States
A Thai Forest Tradition monastery on 250 acres of northern California woodland, in the lineage of Ajahn Chah. It is a working monastery rather than a retreat center, welcoming day visitors and short guest stays that share the community's daily rhythm of practice and work, all free of charge. Evening chanting and Dhamma talks are open and livestreamed.
Visit websitevisitor-friendlypublic prayeronline teachingsvolunteer stayBhavana Society
TheravadaHigh View, West Virginia, United States
A Theravada forest monastery and meditation center in the West Virginia hills, founded in 1982 by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. It offers regular silent meditation retreats, cabin and dorm housing, and a path for lay residents and those seeking ordination, supported entirely by donation.
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BuddhistAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Dharma Jewel Monastery in Atlanta, Georgia, is a Buddhist monastery offering meditation classes, monthly ceremonies, and meditation retreats including one-hour guided sessions and half-day retreats. The monastery provides instruction in sitting meditation and Buddhist principles, with public programming suitable for various levels of experience. It also hosts children's meditation classes and promotes a vegetarian lifestyle.
Visit websitepublic prayerretreat staysEmbracing Simplicity Contemplative Order (Heartwood Mandala)
TheravadaHendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Embracing Simplicity began in 2004 as a trans-lineage Buddhist contemplative order founded by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Its work is now carried within Heartwood Mandala, where the community presents the order’s lineage, teachers, and contemplative training. The listing is retained under the hermitage name because that is the historical form in the source data, while the official web presence now identifies the broader Heartwood Mandala context.
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BuddhistWest Orange, New Jersey, United States
Empty Cloud Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in West Orange, New Jersey. It is a gender-inclusive monastic community that offers meditation, Dharma study, and retreats. The monastery supports overnight visits and short residencies for those wishing to deepen their practice. Public events include weekly meditation evenings, volunteer mornings, and mindfulness afternoons.
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TheravadaBrooklyn, New York, United States
Bodhi Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastic community in Brooklyn associated with teachings, retreats, and Dharma programs led by monastics and senior teachers. Its public programming has included insight and concentration meditation, Dharma talks, and events connected with figures such as Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and Sister Sayalay Susila. For MonkMap, it belongs in the monastery category as a Buddhist practice and study center rather than as an overnight retreat house.
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TheravadaTampa, Florida, United States
Mahamevnawa Meditation Monastery Florida is a Theravada Buddhist monastery located in Tampa. It operates as a branch of the Mahamevnawa Meditation Monastery in Sri Lanka and offers meditation classes suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. The monastery holds regular events including Sunday meditation and sutta study, Saturday Bodhi Puja, and monthly Sinhala Dhamma and meditation programs.
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ZenPine Bush, New York, United States
Maple Forest Monastery’s monastic community relocated into Blue Cliff Monastery, an 80-acre Plum Village tradition monastery in Pine Bush, New York. Blue Cliff was founded in 2007 by monastic and lay practitioners in the lineage of Thích Nhất Hạnh. Its official programs include days of mindfulness, retreats, and meditation practice for monastics and lay visitors.
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ZenKingston, Arkansas, United States
Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery is a small monastic community located in the Ozark mountains of Northwestern Arkansas, devoted to the practice of zazen within the Soto Zen tradition. It follows the contemporary Soto Zen styles of Kosho Uchiyama Roshi and Shohaku Okumura Roshi, emphasizing the practice of shikantaza (just sitting). The monastery aims to realize the ancient teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Eihei Dogen Zenji through sincere practice as a universal offering. It is led by Shoryu Bradley and serves as a place for meditation and spiritual development.
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TheravadaJenner, California, United States
Aranya Bodhi Hermitage is a Theravada Buddhist hermitage located on the Sonoma Coast in Northern California. It is part of the Dhammadharini Bhikkhuni monastic community, which supports women monastics and the revival of full bhikkhuni ordination. The hermitage is situated in a forest environment where the community practices meditation and the Noble Eightfold Path. The site engages in fire abatement efforts to protect the natural setting and offers opportunities for retreat and community involvement.
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ZenLafayette, California, United States
Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette, California, is a Zen Buddhist community offering guided meditation sessions, chanting, and retreats. The monastery hosts regular public meditation events including One Incense Meditation and half-day retreats, welcoming practitioners of all levels. It emphasizes Chan Buddhist teachings and provides opportunities for merit dedication and community participation.
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BuddhistCobb, California, United States
California Tendai is a Buddhist temple community in Cobb, California, practicing the teachings of Tendai Buddhism. The community focuses on the study and practice of Tendai, which integrates Indian and Chinese Buddhist philosophies. They offer weekly online and in-person Dharma talks and Gongyo services. The community emphasizes understanding the unity within Buddhist traditions and the interconnectedness of all things.
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ZenEscondido, California, United States
Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California, is a Zen Buddhist monastery established by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and part of the Plum Village community. It offers a monastic setting focused on mindfulness and meditation practices, hosting retreats such as the annual Teen Retreat and various public mindfulness events. The monastery supports a living community of monastic sisters and brothers and provides opportunities for learning and practicing mindfulness in daily life.
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ZenLos Angeles, California, United States
Gold Wheel Sagely Monastery is a Zen Buddhist monastery located in Los Angeles, California. It offers regular events such as sutra recitations, Dharma talks, and precept classes both onsite and online. The monastery commemorates important Buddhist anniversaries and provides opportunities for communal practice and study. It serves as a center for Buddhist teachings and ceremonies in the local community.
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ZenBerkeley, California, United States
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery is located at 2304 McKinley Avenue in Berkeley, California. The monastery hosts Buddhist ceremonies, meditation sessions, lectures, and retreats, and its official site also presents classes and online resources for Buddhist study. It is associated with the Institute for World Religions and maintains links to broader Dharma Realm Buddhist Association practice settings.
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ZenLong Beach, California, United States
Long Beach Sagely Monastery is a branch of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association founded by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. Located in Long Beach, California, it offers Buddhist teachings, daily recitations, and Dharma events. The monastery provides online access to lectures and ceremonies via Zoom and YouTube. It is a living monastic community dedicated to Buddhist practice and study.
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TheravadaPioneertown, California, United States
Mahapajapati Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery for women in Pioneertown, California. Founded in 2007, it is situated on high-desert land and presents itself as a contemplative community balancing solitude with shared practice. Its official site identifies Ayya Gunasari as abbess and spiritual director.
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ZenPomona, California, United States
Middle Land Chan Monastery is a Chan Buddhist monastery in Pomona, California. Its official site identifies the monastery with the Linji school of Chan and offers classes, ceremonies, and meditation programs. The center presents its work as helping visitors encounter Buddhist wisdom through study and practice.
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ZenMount Shasta, California, United States
Shasta Abbey Buddhist Monastery, near Mount Shasta, California, is a training monastery in the Serene Reflection Meditation tradition of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. Founded by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett, it supports a resident monastic community and offers retreats, ceremonies, teachings, spiritual counseling, meditation, and chanting. Public visits and Sunday programming are available by arrangement through the abbey’s current visitor schedule.
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ZenGarden Grove, California, United States
Vairocana Zen Monastery is a Zen Buddhist monastery located in Garden Grove, California. It features a Zen Hall and gardens designed for meditation and offers Zen-Three and Zen-Seven retreats along with meditation classes. The monastery aims to clarify the essence of Zen Mind teachings through various skillful means. Branches have been established in Arcadia, California, and Mexico City, Mexico.
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TheravadaEnglewood, Florida, United States
Sarasota Forest Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in the Thai Forest tradition located in Englewood, Florida. It offers a monastic community with regular public programs including chanting, meditation, and Dhamma talks. The monastery holds weekly Sunday programs and occasional group practice sessions open to beginners. The setting includes forest meditation areas and facilities for communal activities.
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ZenMims, Florida, United States
White Sands Buddhist Center, also known as White Sands Monastery, is a Vietnamese Buddhist center in Mims, Florida. Founded in 2005, it occupies a 31-acre site and presents itself as a place for meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist learning. The center’s official materials identify Venerable Thích Tâm Thiện as its teacher and describe ongoing work on a Serenity Stupa.
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ZenVung Tau, Hawaii, United States
Chan Khong Monastery, established in 1970 on TaoPhung mountain in Vung Tau city, is a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monastery. It was the first monastery founded by the Master pursuing the renovation of Vietnamese Zen and has hosted multi-year Buddhist study and practice programs. The community includes monks and nuns and has served both monastic practitioners and laity.
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TheravadaDes Moines, Iowa, United States
Wat Phothisomphan is a Theravada Buddhist monastery located in Des Moines, Iowa, serving primarily the local Laotian community. Established in 2009 in a former Baptist church building, it emphasizes Buddhist meditation alongside cultural and religious practices. The community holds monthly Tak Bat alms-giving services and weekly dharma talks and chanting meditations in both Laotian and English. The monastery combines traditional Theravada teachings with Lao cultural traditions.
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BuddhistBloomington, Indiana, United States
Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery is a Tibetan Gelugpa Buddhist monastery located in Bloomington, Indiana. Founded in 2007, it preserves the teachings of the Gaden Nyengyu Gelukpa lineage. The monastery offers regular Dharma teachings and ceremonies and welcomes visitors by appointment. It is situated on a 128-acre property that combines seclusion with proximity to the city.
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BuddhistIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Dagom Geden Kunkyob Ling Buddhist Monastery in Indianapolis follows the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It offers public Dharma teachings and introductory classes via Zoom, focusing on foundational Buddhist principles such as Lam Rim, meditation, and compassion. The community welcomes all levels of practitioners and provides opportunities for questions and learning. The monastery supports both in-person and remote participation.
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BuddhistAnderson, Indiana, United States
Chùa Phổ Minh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monastery located in Anderson, Indiana. Established in 1993, it features traditional East Asian architecture with meditation and prayer rooms. The monastery hosts spiritual activities including Buddhist festivals, Dharma classes, and community events. It serves as a cultural and religious center for the local Vietnamese Buddhist community.
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BuddhistBloomington, Indiana, United States
The Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center and Kumbum Chamtse Ling Monastery in Bloomington, Indiana, was established in 1979 to promote Tibetan culture and support Tibetan and Mongolian communities. Located on 90 acres south of Bloomington, it offers a peaceful environment for meditation, reflection, workshops, teachings, retreats, and ceremonies. The center serves as a cultural and religious hub for Tibetan exile communities and Mongolian groups from Mongolia, Kalmykia, Buryatia, and Tuva.
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BuddhistKenner, Louisiana, United States
Gold Buddha Sagely Monastery in Kenner, Louisiana, is a branch of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association. It hosts Dharma talks, lecture series, and special events. The monastery maintains a social media group for news and events and provides public programming related to Buddhist teachings.
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ZenBethesda, Maryland, United States
Avatamsaka Vihara is a Dharma Realm Buddhist Association branch in Bethesda, Maryland. The DRBA branch listing identifies it as a local place for Buddhist practice within the association’s network. The original hermitage name is retained from the seed data, but the official DRBA source uses the Vihara name.
Visit websitepublic prayerretreat staysMeetingbrook Dogen & Francis Hermitage
ZenCamden, Maine, United States
Meetingbrook Dogen & Francis Hermitage in Camden, Maine, is a quiet place dedicated to the practice and study of contemplation, Zen meditation, and engaged service. It offers daily silent sittings and Sunday evening practices that include meditation, chanting, and mindful eating. The hermitage integrates Zen Buddhist and Christian contemplative traditions, emphasizing silence, presence, and compassionate service. All events are free, open, and informal.
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TheravadaPerry, Michigan, United States
Dhammasala Forest Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition located on 28 acres of forested land in Perry, Michigan. Founded in 2000, it offers a monastic community with living quarters, a temple, meditation shelters, and walking paths. The monastery hosts daily food offerings and weekly Dhamma classes, and it is available for retreats from May to September. Visitors can participate in meditation, chanting, and Dharma teachings in a forested setting.
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BuddhistMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its official site describes the monastery as a Western branch connected with Tibet’s Gyuto Monastery and guided by the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. The community works to share Tibetan Buddhist teachings and preserve Gyuto’s monastic and tantric traditions.
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ZenIsanti, Minnesota, United States
Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center in Isanti, Minnesota, offers a simple hermitage environment focused on silence and solitude. It supports Zen Buddhist contemplative practice and provides a retreat setting for individuals seeking quiet and solitude. The center emphasizes a hermitage experience conducive to meditation and reflection.
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BuddhistLafayette, New Jersey, United States
Bodhi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located on 188 acres in Sussex County near Lafayette, New Jersey. It supports a monastic community of monks and nuns and promotes the study and practice of Buddhism as an integral whole, emphasizing ancient Pali teachings and early Mahayana philosophy. The monastery offers daily chanting liturgy, meditation programs, Dharma lectures, and study classes. Public group meditation and Dharma talks are held regularly.
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ZenCherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
Jizo-an Zen Community is a diverse lay contemplative Zen Buddhist community founded in 1985 and located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It offers public programs, retreats, and meditation opportunities both in-person and online. The community emphasizes living the teachings of loving-kindness, compassion, and benevolent service, fostering inclusivity and spiritual refuge for all seekers. Jizo-an maintains a Zendo for meditation and prayer and is committed to addressing social issues within and beyond its sangha.
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TheravadaSomerset, New Jersey, United States
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Center of New Jersey is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in Pittstown, New Jersey. It is part of the Mahamevnawa network founded by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero and teaches meditation and the Buddha’s teachings to lay communities. The center’s official site lists programs, sermons, and retreats for English-speaking practitioners.
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TheravadaTaos, New Mexico, United States
The Mountain Hermitage is a Theravada Buddhist retreat center located in Taos, New Mexico. It offers intensive meditation retreats including Vipassana and concentration practices, led by experienced teachers. The facility provides a quiet, natural setting with private rooms and vegetarian meals, supporting both beginners and experienced practitioners. Retreats are held at the Hyperslow Retreat Center at San Geronimo Lodge, emphasizing mindfulness and insight meditation.
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BuddhistHenderson, Nevada, United States
Padma Rigdzin Ling is a Buddhist monastery and retreat center in Henderson, Nevada. The official site identifies it with the Palyul lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and names Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche among its guiding teachers. The center offers Dharma teachings, practice sessions, and retreat opportunities for students.
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BuddhistCarmel, New York, United States
Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, New York, is a Buddhist monastery that serves as a monastic community and retreat center. It offers opportunities for meditation, chanting, Dharma teachings, and monastic guidance. The monastery provides a quiet environment conducive to Buddhist practice and spiritual growth. Public prayer and meditation times are available, with guest policies and retreat availability detailed on their website.
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BuddhistWalden, New York, United States
Dharma Seal Monastery in Walden, New York, is a Buddhist monastery with regular public Dharma ceremonies, chanting, sutra recitation, and festival observances. Its official schedule emphasizes ritual practice, communal meals, and prayers for world peace and well-being. The listing is strongest for visitors seeking Buddhist ceremony and community practice rather than a generic retreat center.
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ZenBrooklyn, New York, United States
Metta Parami Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in Tafton, Pennsylvania, connected to New York-area supporters in the seed data. The official site presents the monastery as a place for meditation, Dhamma practice, and monastic residence. Because the current official location differs from the New York source row, the listing should be reviewed carefully in later deduplication work.
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BuddhistNew York, New York, United States
The Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center has long been known as a Tibetan monastery in Washington, New Jersey, despite its New York-facing seed source. Its official site presents the center as a place for Tibetan Buddhist study, meditation, and retreat practice. The listing needs later geographic cleanup because the verified official location is New Jersey rather than New York.
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BuddhistCincinnati, Ohio, United States
Gaden Samdrupling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Heritage Center is located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Its official materials connect the center with Tibetan Buddhist teachings, cultural preservation, and community practice. The monastery provides a setting for classes, ceremonies, and Dharma activities.
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ZenOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Buddha Mind Monastery is a branch of Fo Guang Shan in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The monastery offers Humanistic Buddhism programs, meditation, Dharma services, and cultural activities. Its official site identifies the community as part of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order.
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ZenClatskanie, Oregon, United States
Great Vow Zen Monastery is a residential Zen Buddhist community located in Clatskanie, Oregon, affiliated with the Soto Zen tradition. Founded in 2002 by Zen Community of Oregon, it offers a monastic environment for lay and ordained practitioners focused on zazen, sesshin, and spiritual training. The monastery supports a dynamic practice life under the guidance of co-abbots and provides opportunities for residency and retreat practice.
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BuddhistYeagertown, Pennsylvania, United States
Ananda Buddhist Monastery and College is a Buddhist institution in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. Its official materials present monastic, educational, and devotional activities for the community. The listing is retained for further verification of current location details and public institutional information.
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ZenCumberland, Rhode Island, United States
Providence Zen Center in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is the Head Temple of the Kwan Um School of Zen in the Americas. It is an active Buddhist sangha offering daily meditation, chanting, Dharma talks, retreats, and guest stays with opportunities for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The center provides free meditation instruction classes and hosts regular public practice sessions and retreats. Guest stays are available with shared and private accommodations, supporting deepening Zen practice.
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TheravadaFort Worth, Texas, United States
Chùa Hương Đạo, also known as Vipassana Bhavana Center, is a Theravada Buddhist monastery located in Fort Worth, Texas. It serves as a center for meditation practice and Buddhist teachings. The monastery provides a place for spiritual learning and community engagement within the Theravada tradition.
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ZenGrand Prairie, Texas, United States
Trung Tâm Phật Giáo Khuôn-Việt - Chùa Pháp Quang is a Zen Buddhist monastery located in Grand Prairie, Texas. It serves as a Buddhist center offering religious ceremonies and community activities. The monastery maintains a schedule of events and provides opportunities for Buddhist practice and observance.
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TheravadaIrving, Texas, United States
Lien Hoa Buddhist Monastery is a Vietnamese Buddhist monastery in Irving, Texas. Its official presence identifies the monastery as a place for Buddhist worship, ceremonies, and community practice. The listing should retain the bilingual source context while using the shorter official monastery name.
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ZenFort Worth, Texas, United States
Thiền Viện Quang Chiếu is a Zen Buddhist monastery located in Fort Worth, Texas. It operates as a monastic community with regular hours for contact and presumably practice. The monastery provides a place for meditation and Buddhist activities, as indicated by its official contact information and presence online.
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TheravadaSterling, Virginia, United States
Wat Yarnna Rangsee Buddhist Monastery is a Thai Buddhist monastery in Sterling, Virginia. The official site presents the temple as a place for Buddhist worship, ceremonies, meditation, and community gatherings. It serves Thai and broader Buddhist communities in Northern Virginia.
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ZenSeattle, Washington, United States
Buddha Jewel Monastery in Seattle, Washington, is a Zen Buddhist monastery offering a range of meditation and Buddhism classes, including guided meditation and sutra study. The monastery hosts free Dharma events and ceremonies supported by donations, with a focus on maintaining a pure and healthy environment. Classes are suitable for all levels and include both English and Chinese language offerings. The community emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and prohibits solicitation and business activities on site.
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BuddhistSeattle, Washington, United States
Sakya Monastery in Seattle offers access to the Buddha’s teachings within a community of Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. It provides opportunities to learn from qualified Tibetan Lamas and participate in various practices and pujas, both in-person and online. The monastery hosts public classes, ceremonies, and special events, with a traditional setting and a focus on Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.
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BuddhistMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical Benedictine monastery in Madison, Wisconsin. The community welcomes people for prayer, hospitality, spiritual programs, and care for the land. The listing repairs a malformed source name while preserving the original slug for import stability.
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ZenReedsburg, Wisconsin, United States
Korinji Monastery is a Rinzai Zen training monastery located near Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Founded in 2013, it serves as the headquarters of Rinzai Zen International and offers a rigorous curriculum including meditation, koan training, martial arts, tea ceremony, and other traditional Japanese Buddhist practices. The monastery hosts retreats, classes, and public rituals, and provides opportunities for monastic residency and ordination. It is situated on forested land and welcomes people of all backgrounds to participate in its programs.
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TheravadaHigh View, West Virginia, United States
Bhāvanā Society is a Theravada Buddhist Forest Monastery and meditation center located in High View, West Virginia. It offers a monastic community and hosts various retreats including meditation, insight dialogue, and youth camps. The center provides free retreats with food and lodging, and it is accessible by car with no public transportation available. The monastery is temporarily closed until March 1, 2026, with online Dhamma talks available.
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Common questions
- Can beginners attend a Buddhist meditation retreat?
- Many Buddhist centers offer introductory retreats and day programs for newcomers. Forest monasteries may expect more commitment. Read each community's website to find a program suited to your experience level.