Meditation Retreats and Monasteries in Nepal (English)

There are 5 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centres in Nepal in our directory that welcome English speakers, across Insight 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

Lumbini Vipassana Centre (Dhamma Janani)Lumbini · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)
Nepal Vipassana Center (Dhamma Shringa)Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)
Pokhara Vipassana CentrePokhara · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)

Tibetan centres

Kopan MonasteryKathmandu · Tibetan (FPMT)
Rangjung Yeshe InstituteBoudha, Kathmandu · Tibetan (Kagyu and Nyingma)

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Nepal?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Nepal 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.