Buddhist Meditation Centers in New York (NYC and State)

There are 8 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centers in New York 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

New York Insight Meditation CenterNew York City · Insight

Zen, Chan and Seon

Blue Cliff MonasteryPine Bush, New York · Plum Village (Zen)
Brooklyn Zen CenterBrooklyn, New York · Soto Zen
Rochester Zen CenterRochester, New York · Zen
The Village ZendoNew York City · Zen
Zen Center of New York CityBrooklyn, New York · Zen
Zen Mountain MonasteryMount Tremper, New York · Zen

Tibetan centers

Tsechen Kunchab Ling (Sakya Temple)Walden, New York · Tibetan (Sakya)

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in New York?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centers in New York 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.