Buddhist Monasteries & Retreats in Australia

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

Theravada and forest monasteries

Bodhinyana Monastery (Buddhist Society of WA)Perth, Western Australia · Theravada forest
Santi Forest MonasteryBundanoon, New South Wales · Theravada forest
Sunnataram Forest MonasteryBundanoon, New South Wales · Theravada forest

Tibetan centres

Chenrezig InstituteEudlo, Queensland · Tibetan (FPMT)
Vajrayana InstituteSydney, New South Wales · Tibetan (FPMT)

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Australia?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Australia welcome beginners for talks, group sittings or retreats. Contact the centre 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.