Tibetan Retreats in the US
Tibetan Buddhist retreats draw from rich contemplative traditions including Dzogchen, Mahamudra, and Vajrayana practices. These retreats often combine sitting meditation with visualization, mantra recitation, and teachings from accomplished teachers. Organizations like the <a href="https://fpmt.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT)</a> offer programs for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Drala Mountain Center
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Hot Springs, North Carolina
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
Castle Rock, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · 10-Day
Menla Mountain Retreat
Phoenicia, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Kadampa Meditation Center
Glen Spey, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Namgyal Monastery
Ithaca, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Tara Mandala Retreat Center
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Milarepa Center
Barnet, Vermont
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sravasti Abbey
Newport, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Padma Samye Ling
Sidney Center, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery
Wappingers Falls, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Vajra Vidya Retreat Center
Crestone, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Namchak Retreat Ranch
Hot Springs, Montana
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Kunzang Palyul Choling
Poolesville, Maryland
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Vajrapani Institute
Boulder Creek, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Land of Medicine Buddha
Soquel, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Ratna Ling Retreat Center
Cazadero, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Kadampa Meditation Center Grand Canyon
Williams, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center
Shipman, Virginia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sky Lake Retreat Center
Rosendale, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Dorje Khyung Dzong
Gardner, Colorado
7-Day · Month+
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
Cragsmoor, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge
Springfield, New Hampshire
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Diamond Mountain Retreat Center
Bowie, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Karme Choling Shambhala Meditation Center
Barnet, Vermont
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Gomde California
Leggett, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Land of Calm Abiding
Big Sur, California
Month+
Palyul Retreat Center
McDonough, New York
5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Katog Choling Mountain Retreat Center
Parthenon, Arkansas
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Sakya Monastery and Tara Meditation Center
Seattle, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Juneau Shambhala Center
Juneau, Alaska
Weekend (2-3 days)
Columbus Shambhala Meditation Center
Columbus, Ohio
Weekend (2-3 days)
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Weekend (2-3 days)
Kadampa Meditation Center South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Weekend (2-3 days)
Padma Gochen Ling
Monterey, Tennessee
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Bloomington, Indiana
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Windhorse Retreat Center
Plymouth, Wisconsin
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Shambhala Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Weekend (2-3 days)
Shambhala Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days)
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
Woodstock, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day
Garchen Buddhist Institute
Chino Valley, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Nalanda West
Seattle, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Deer Park Buddhist Center
Oregon, Wisconsin
Weekend (2-3 days)
Thubten Norbu Ling
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day
Nyingma Institute
Berkeley, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Ewam International
Arlee, Montana
Weekend (2-3 days) · Month+
Tsechen Kunchab Ling
Walden, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Sakya Kachod Choling
Friday Harbor, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days)
Milarepa Retreat Center
Tallassee, Tennessee
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day
Pema Osel Do Ngak Choling
Vershire, Vermont
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day
Iron Knot Ranch
Hillsboro, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day
Tsechen Namdrol Ling
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day
Sakya Chokhor Yangtse Retreat Center
Barre, Massachusetts
7-Day · Month+
Karme Ling Retreat Center
Delhi, New York
Month+
Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling
Junction City, Oregon
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
IKRC Grand Canyon
Williams, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Pema Osel Ling
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Richmond Shambhala Meditation Center
Richmond, Virginia
Weekend (2-3 days)
Drepung Loseling Monastery
Atlanta, Georgia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Kadampa Meditation Center Texas
Glen Rose, Texas
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Kadampa Meditation Center New York
Glen Spey, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Casa Werma
Patzcuaro, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Naropa University Retreat Programs
Boulder, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Rocky Mountain Shambhala Center
Red Lodge, Montana
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
About Tibetan Retreats
What is a Tibetan retreat?
Tibetan Buddhist practices including Dzogchen and Mahamudra
How much does a Tibetan retreat cost?
Prices range from $0 to $3,000. 17 centers offer programs on a donation basis. Costs vary by duration, accommodation, and location.
Are Tibetan retreats suitable for beginners?
Yes, 59 of 66 Tibetan centers offer beginner-friendly programs with guided instruction and structured support.