Buddhist Monasteries and Meditation Retreats in Taiwan

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

Insight (vipassana) centres

Dhamma Vikasa Vipassana CentreKaohsiung · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)
Dhammodaya Vipassana CentreTaichung · Insight (S. N. Goenka, 10-day courses)

Zen, Chan and Seon

Chung Tai Chan MonasteryPuli, Nantou · Chan
Dharma Drum MountainNew Taipei · Chan

Other centres

Fo Guang Shan MonasteryKaohsiung · Humanistic Buddhism (Mahayana)

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Taiwan?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Taiwan 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.