Buddhist Meditation Centers in Atlanta and Georgia

There are 5 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centers in Georgia in our directory that welcome English speakers, across Insight, Zen and Tibetan traditions. Many offer free or donation-based (dana) teachings and retreats; check each center's website for dates and guidelines.

Insight (vipassana) centers

Atlanta Dhamma House (group sittings)Atlanta, Georgia · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses) Reviews and questions
Dhamma Patapa Vipassana CenterJesup, Georgia · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses) Reviews and questions

Zen, Chan and Seon

Atlanta Soto Zen CenterAtlanta, Georgia · Soto Zen Reviews and questions

Tibetan centers

Drepung Loseling MonasteryAtlanta, Georgia · Tibetan (Gelug) Reviews and questions
Kadampa Meditation Center GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia · Kadampa Reviews and questions

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Georgia?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centers in Georgia welcome beginners for talks, group sittings or retreats. Contact the center first and follow its guidelines.

Do Buddhist retreats cost money?

Many monasteries run on donations (dana) and ask nothing fixed. Lay-run retreat centres usually charge for food and lodging, often with a sliding scale.