Buddhist Meditation Centres in Switzerland

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

DhammapalaKandersteg · Theravada forest Reviews and questions

Insight (vipassana) centres

Dhamma Sumeru Vipassana CentreSwitzerland · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses) Reviews and questions

Tibetan centres

Geneva Centre for the Study of Tibetan BuddhismGeneva · Tibetan (Karma Kagyu) Reviews and questions
Kailash International Retreat CentreTörbel, Valais · Kadampa (New Kadampa Tradition) Reviews and questions
Tibet-Institut RikonRikon, Zürich · Tibetan Reviews and questions

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Switzerland?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Switzerland 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.