With the Meditation Map of the Dhamma it's now even more easy to share gems and find new places for exploring the Buddha's theory and practice.
In the spirit of one Dhamma/Dharma, places from different traditions are included here. Some of the places gives you an opportunity to practice meditation for an extensive period of time – perhaps even for years – on a donation basis. This is truly an amazing gift for those who wants to go deeper in the theory and practice of Dhamma! It's also generosity and dana-culture at its best. Please allow yourself to become a part of this generous spirit when you enter these communities, and try find a way to give something back. Remember the preciousness of your stay, for yourself and for future meditators!
Share the map as you like. And if you want to contribute with a new place, give an update or even a review about a place on the list, don’t hesitate to interact.
May your practice be fruitful, wherever you go!
Images you can use to share the map online: with name and without name
Google Maps-link: https://goo.gl/maps/vLWGQWL9VHfK5evE9
Shortest possible link to the list: https://bit.ly/3s2BB0h
A few popular highlights on the map:
Shwe Oo Min Meditation Centre (Myanmar)
Kopan Monastery (Nepal)
IMS Retreat Center (East USA)
Amaravati Buddhist Monastery (England)
Plum Village (Southern France)
Panditarama Vipassana Meditation Center (Nepal)
Gaia House (England)
Tushita Meditation Centre (North India)
Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre (Myanmar)
Na Uyana Forest Monastery (Sri Lanka)
Insight Meditation Center (West USA)
Any more maps?
If you are interested in a particular branch or lineage, you might want to have a look at some of these other less inclusive maps:
Forest Sangha Monasteries
Goenka Vipassana Centers Worldwide
Insight Meditation Worldwide
Triratna Buddhist Centres Worldwide
Maps of Ancient Buddhist Asia
Not sure where to go?
If you feel you need more information before contacting a place or plan a journey, then first have a look at some of the guides that's available in the Dhamma-Dana Archive, like these ones:
Meditation in South East Asia
Wolf's Guide to Dharma Retreats and Teachings
Myanmar Guide for Dhamma Seekers
Teaching and Training in a Pa-Auk Forest Monastery
Sri Lanka Forest Monasteries and Meditation Centres
Dharma Gates: Places to meditate