Buddhist Meditation Centres and Retreats in Brazil

There are 5 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centres in Brazil 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 centre's website for dates and guidelines.

Insight (vipassana) centres

Dhamma Santi Vipassana CentreEngenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)
Dhamma Sarana Vipassana CentreSantana de Parnaíba, São Paulo · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)
Dhamma Uyyana Vipassana CentrePirenópolis, Goiás · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)

Zen, Chan and Seon

Zendo BrasilSão Paulo · Soto Zen

Tibetan centres

Chagdud Gonpa Khadro LingTrês Coroas, Rio Grande do Sul · Tibetan (Nyingma)

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Brazil?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Brazil 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.