Buddhist Monasteries

Ladakh, India

• Takthok Monastery, Ladakh, India (16th century, Nyingma)

• Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh, India (11th century, Kagyu)
• Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, India (1630, Kagyu)
• Bardan Monastery, Ladakh, India (17th century, Kagyu)
• Chemrey Gompa, Ladakh, India (1664, Kagyu)
• Phyang Monastery, Ladakh, India (1515, Kagyu)
• Stakna Gompa, Ladakh, India (16th century, Kagyu)
• Sani Monastery, Ladakh, India (Kagyu)
• Zongkul Monastery, Ladakh, India (11th century, Kagyu)
• Korzok Monastery, Ladakh, India (1861, Kagyu)

• Likir Monastery, Ladakh, India (1065, Gelug)
• Karsha Monastery, Ladakh, India (11th century, Gelug)
• Alchi Monastery, Ladakh, India (11th century, Gelug)
• Phugtal Monastery, Ladakh, India (15th century, Gelug)
• Thiksay Monastery, Ladakh, India (15th century, Gelug)
• Spituk Gompa, Ladakh, India (11th Century, Kadampa; 15th century, Gelug)
• Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Ladakh, India (1430, Gelug)
• Rangdum Gompa, Ladakh, India (early 19th century, Gelug)
• Rizong Gompa, Ladakh, India (1831, Gelug)
• Stok Gompa, Ladakh, India (14th century, Gelug)
• Diskit Monastery, Ladakh, India (14th century, Gelug)
• Stongdey Monastery, Ladakh, India (1052, Kagyu; 15th century, Gelug)
• Sankar Gompa, Ladakh, India (Gelug)

• Matho Gompa, Ladakh, India (1410, Sakya)

Himachal Pradesh, India

• Rewalsar Monastery, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India (8th century, Nyingma)
• Namgyal Monastery, Dharamsala, India (1574, Nyingma)
• Chime Gatsal Ling Nyingmapa Monastery, Himachal Pradesh, India (1991, Nyingma)

• Palpung Monastery, Himachal Pradesh, India (12th century, Kagyu)
• Dorzong Buddhist Monastic Institute, Himachal Pradesh, India (2006, Kagyu)

• Tabo Monastery, Himachal Pradesh, India (996, Gelug)
• Key Monastery, Himachal Pradesh, India (11th century, Gelug)

• Tushita Meditation Centre, Himachal Pradesh, India (1972, Mahayana)
• Thosamling Institute for International Buddhist Women, Himachal Pradesh, India (2003, Mahayana)

Arunachal Pradesh, India

• Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, India (1680, Gelug)

• Bomdila Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, India (1965, Mahayana)

Uttarakhand, India

• Mindrolling Monastery, Uttarakhand, India (1676, Nyingma)

Sikkim, India

• Bon Monastery, Sikkim, India (1980, Bon)

• Tashiding Monastery, Sikkim, India (1641, Nyingma)
• Dubde Monastery, Sikkim, India (1647, Nyingma)
• Sang-Ngag Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1649, Nyingma)
• Pemayangtse Monastery, Sikkim, India (1650, Nyingma)
• Namtse Nga-Dag Monastery, Sikkim, India (1684, Nyingma)
• Silnon Monastery, Sikkim, India (1716, Nyingma)
• Doling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1718, Nyingma)
• Phensang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1721, Nyingma)
• Rinchenpung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1730, Nyingma)
• Melli-Atsing Monastery, Sikkim, India (1740, Nyingma)
• Khachoedpalri Monastery, Sikkim, India (1760, Nyingma)
• Yangang Gonpa “Tashi Palding Gon”, Sikkim, India (1787, Nyingma)
• Tsungthang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1788, Nyingma)
• Tholung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1789, Nyingma)
• Mangbro Monastery, Sikkim, India (1790, Nyingma)
• Kathog Dorjeden Monastery, Sikkim, India (1840, Nyingma)
• Enchey Monastery, Sikkim, India (1840, Nyingma)
• Linkoed Monastery, Sikkim, India (1840, Nyingma)
• Simig Monastery, Sikkim, India (1843, Nyingma)
• Tingbung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1843, Nyingma)
• Labrang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1844, Nyingma)
• Chakung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1847, Nyingma)
• Lhuntse Monastery, Sikkim, India (1850, Nyingma)
• Lachung "Samten Choling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1850, Nyingma)
• Ringyim “Rigdzin Tharlig” Monastery, Sikkim, India (1852, Nyingma)
• Lingthem Gonpa “Chophel Dargyeling”, Sikkim, India (1857, Nyingma)
• Lachen "Ngodub Choling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1858, Nyingma)
• Pathing Matsang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1860, Nyingma)
• Linge Phagyal Monastery, Sikkim, India (1862, Nyingma)
• Nubling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1875, Nyingma)
• Sontam Tensung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1884, Nyingma)
• Singchit Ngadag Monastery, Sikkim, India (1890, Nyingma)
• Tsuklakhang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1898, Nyingma)
• Ship Kunzang Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1900, Nyingma)
• Kabi "Sanga Dargyeling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1911, Nyingma)
• Samdong Mintokgang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1913, Nyingma)
• Aden Wolung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1913, Nyingma)
• Hee Gyathang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1914, Nyingma)
• Namthang Norbu Tsho-Ling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1914, Nyingma)
• Malli Tashi Chodarling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1915, Nyingma)
• Wok Pabong Monastery, Sikkim, India (1915, Nyingma)
• Hungri Monastery, Sikkim, India (1922, Nyingma)
• Malam Monastery, Sikkim, India (1928, Nyingma)
• Amba Mamring Monastery, Sikkim, India (1929, Nyingma)
• Tareng Gonpa “Dargye Choling”, Sikkim, India (1929, Nyingma)
• Parbing ‘Samten Choling’ Monastery, Sikkim, India (1935, Nyingma)
• Tsawang Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1936, Nyingma)
• Naga "Ugen Sangdoling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1937, Nyingma)
• Bumtar Namdroling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1939, Nyingma)
• Choten Monastery, Sikkim, India (1946, Nyingma)
• Lachen Thangu Monastery, Sikkim, India (1947, Nyingma)
• Okhery Monastery, Sikkim, India (1949, Nyingma)
• Martam Tsangkhar Monastery, Sikkim, India (1951, Nyingma)
• Raloong Monastery, Sikkim, India (1956, Nyingma)
• Barphog "Chhodub Dargyeling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1957, Nyingma)
• Radong Tensung Monastery, Sikkim, India (1959, Nyingma)
• Tashi Samboling Tamang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1967, Nyingma)
• Silem Phagyal “Tashi Dargyeling” Monastery, Sikkim, India (1967, Nyingma)
• Serdup Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1967, Nyingma)
• Rabong Kunphenling Tsechu Monastery, Sikkim, India (1972, Nyingma)
• Taktse Ani Gonpa "Ugen Chokhorling", Sikkim, India (1980, Nyingma)
• Tingkye Gonjang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1981, Nyingma)
• Dolepchen Boudha Sanskrit Monastery, Sikkim, India (1991, Nyingma)
• Singtam "Karma Thuje Choling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1992, Nyingma)
• Burmiok Norbugang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1992, Nyingma)
• Dichen Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1987, Nyingma)
• Rinchen Choling Tamu Monastery, Sikkim, India (1996, Nyingma)
• Bongyong Ani Gonpa, Sikkim, India (2005, Nyingma)
• Dodak Tamu Monastery, Sikkim, India (2005, Nyingma)
• Gagyong Monastery, Sikkim, India (2005, Nyingma)
• Burtuk Ugen Pemacholing Monastery, Sikkim, India (2000, Nyingma)
• Gor "Rinchen Khando" Monastery, Sikkim, India (2002, Nyingma)

• Ralang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1768, Kagyu)
• Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India (1966, Kagyu)
• Old Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India (1734, Kagyu)
• Phodong Karma Tashi Chokhorling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1734, Kagyu)
• Lingdok Tsangkhar Monastery, Sikkim, India (1862, Kagyu)
• Ralong "Karma Rabtenling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1730, Kagyu)
• Ray Mindu Katenling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1873, Kagyu)
• Burmiok Wosel Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1873, Kagyu)
• Tekling Dzokchen Monastery, Sikkim, India (1936, Kagyu)
• Pabyuk Monastery, Sikkim, India (1875, Kagyu)
• Rinak Monastery, Sikkim, India (1841, Kagyu)
• Tsangek Monastery, Sikkim, India (1888, Kagyu)
• Ben "Karma Choling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1902, Kagyu)
• Sang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1912, Kagyu)
• Martam Namdzong, Sikkim, India (1917, Kagyu)
• Thumon Monastery, Sikkim, India (1921, Kagyu)
• Sangmo Sharchog Bephug Monastery, Sikkim, India (1921, Kagyu)
• Sumon Thubten Gatsalling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1924, Kagyu)
• Pandam "Tashi Palden" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1955, Kagyu)
• Sri Badam Monastery, Sikkim, India (1976, Kagyu)
• Kagon Tshechhogling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1977, Kagyu)
• Khatek Pema Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1985, Kagyu)
• Taglung Domsumling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1987, Kagyu)
• Ralong Palchen Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1995, Kagyu)
• Namthang Nyima Choling Monastery, Sikkim, India (1997, Kagyu)
• Lingdum Zurmang Monastery, Sikkim, India (1999, Kagyu)
• Duchi Gyalton Monastery, Sikkim, India (2002, Kagyu)
• Rabong Monastery, Sikkim, India (2006, Kagyu)

• Sang-Ngor "Ngor Gonpa" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1961, Sakya)

• Namtse Ahaley “Dechen Choling” Monastery, Sikkim, India (1948)
• Kewzing "Tashi Gyephelling" Monastery, Sikkim, India (1974)
• Yangang Changchub Tamu Monastery, Sikkim, India (1982)
• Suiram Risung Monastary, Sikkim, India (1995)

West Bengal, India

• Zangdokpalri Monastery, West Bengal, India (1946, Nyingma)
• Tharpa Choling Monastery, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India (1912, Gelug)
• Yiga Choeling Monastery (Old Ghoom Monastery), Darjeeling, India (1850, Gelug)

Bhutan

• Gangteng Monastery, Bhutan (1613, Nyingma)

• Taktsang Palphug Monastery, Bhutan (1408, Nyingma, Kagyu)
• Trongsa Dzong, Bhutan (1543, Kagyu)
• Rinpung Dzong, Bhutan (1646, Kagyu)

Nepal

• Kopan Monastery, Nepal (1969, Gelug)
• Panditarama Lumbini International Vipassana Meditation Center (1999, Theravada)
• Ananda Kuti Vihar, Kathmandu, Nepal (1948, Theravada)

Sri Lanka

• Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre, Kandy, Sri Lanka (1977, Theravada)
• Siri Subodha Retreat Center, Ambuluwawa, Sri Lanka (? Century, Theravada)
• Sri Bodhimalu Vihara, Matale, Sri Lanka (17th Century, Theravada)
• Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka (16th Century, Theravada)
• Sri Maha Bodhi Maha Viharaya, Kandy, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• The Golden Temple, Dambulla, Sri Lanka (1st, 20th Century, Theravada)
• Vajiraramaya Bhikky Training Center, Kandy, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• Dhammadhara Foundation, Tawalantenna Central, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• Mawilmada Meditation Cottage, Kandy, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• Nisala International Meditation Center, Kandy, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• Sri Subodharama International Buddhist Centre, Kandy, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• Labunoruwakanda Aranya Senasanaya, Maradankadawala, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Theravada)
• Sripathi Pirivena Buddhist Temple, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka (19th Century, Theravada)
• Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka (1999, Theravada)
• Jayasumanarama Maha Vihara, Hakmana, Sri Lanka (19th Century, Theravada)
• Sagaraloka Triratna Buddhist Centre, Saddhavira, Sri Lanka (20th Century, Non Sectarian)

Myanmar (Burma)

• Panditarama (Shwe-taung-gon Sasana-yeiktha), Yangon, Burma (1990, Theravada)
• Pa-Auk Forest Meditation Center, Thanlyin, Burma (1926, Theravada)
• Dhamma Joti Vipassana Centre, Bahan, Burma (1993, Theravada)
• Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Meditation Centre, Yangon, Burma (1949, Theravada)
• Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre, Yangon, Burma (1977, Theravada)
• Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre, Mingaladon, Burma (20th Century, Theravada)
• Saddhamma Ransi Meditation Centre, Yangon, Burma (1990, Theravada)
• Pyu Tawya Vipassana Meditation Centre & Monastery, Pabedan, Burma (2003, Theravada)
• Sîtagu International Buddhist Academy, Sagaing, Burma (1994, Theravada)
• Dhammavijjalaya Centre for Buddhist Studies, Sagaing, Burma (20th Century, Theravada)

Thailand

• Dhamma Kamala, Prachinburi, Thailand (1992, Theravada)
• Dhamma Suvaṇṇa, Khon Kaen, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Bangkok, Thailand (1887, Theravada)
• Nhongphakau Meditation Center, Chiangmai, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Songdhammakalyani Monastery , Bangkok, Thailand (1960, Theravada)
• Sorntawee Meditation Center, Bangkla, Thailand (1986, Theravada)
• The House of Dharma, Bangkok, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• The World Buddhist University, Bangkok, Thailand (1998, Theravada)
• The World Fellowship of Buddhists, Bangkok, Thailand (1950, Theravada)
• Wat Asokaram (Monastery of no sorrow), Samut Prakan, Thailand (1955, Theravada)
• Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, Bangkok , Thailand (1836, Theravada)
• Wat Rat Burana (Wat Changhai), Pattani, Thailand (17th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Mahadhatu, Bangkok , Thailand (14th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok, Thailand (1610, Theravada)
• Vivek Asrom Vipassana Meditation Center, Chonburi, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Sorn-Thawee Meditation Centre, Bangkla, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Boonkanjanaram Meditation Centre, Chonburi, Thailand (1963, Theravada)
• Wat Sai Ngam, Supanburi, Thailand (1970, Theravada)
• Sunnataram Forest Monastery, Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1989, Theravada)
• Wat Wah Poo Kaew, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand (1980, Theravada)
• Wat Pah Nanachat, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (1975, Theravada)
• Wat Nong Pah Pong, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (1954, Theravada)
• Wat Pah Wana Potiyahn, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Doi Dhamma Chedi, Sakhon Nakhon, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Pah Ban That, Udon Thani, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Hin Maak Peng, Nong Khai, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Umong, Chiang Mai, Thailand (14th Century, Theravada)
• Wat Ram Poeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand (1492, Theravada)
• Tham Thong Meditation Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand (?, Theravada)
• Wat Phradhatu Sri Chom Tong Voravihara, Chiang Mai, Thailand (1992, Theravada)
• Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand (1383, Theravada)
• Suan Mokkh, Surat Thani, Thailand (1932, Theravada)
• Wat Kow Tham, Surat Thani, Thailand (20th Century, Theravada)

Japan

• Antaiji Temple of Peace, Mikata District, Japan (1923, Mahayana)
• Daihonzan Eiheiji Monastery, Eiheiji, Japan (1244, Mahayana)
• Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan (778, Mahayana)
• Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara, Japan (738, Mahayana)
• Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan (1397, Mahayana)
• Hasedera Temple, Kamakura, Japan (736, Mahayana)
• Sōhonzan Taiseki-ji, Fujinomiya, Japan (1290, Mahayana)
• Dhamma Bhanu, Kyoto, Japan (20th Century, Theravada)
• Kinryuzan Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo, Japan (645, Mahayana)
• Ikegami Honmon-ji, Tokyo, Japan (1282, Mahayana)
• Toshoji International Zen Center, Tokyo, Japan (1941, Mahayana)
• Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Tokyo, Japan (20th Century, Theravada)
• Agon Shu Honzan, Kyoto, Japan (1978, Mahayana)

New Zealand

• Amitabha Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Palmerston, New Zealand (2004, Gelug)
• Buddhist Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (20th Century, Non-sectarian)
• Theravada Buddhist Association, Auckland, New Zealand (1980, Theravada)
• Shambhala Meditation Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Kadampa Meditation Centre, Wellington, New Zealand (1994, Kadampa)
• Bodhinyanarama Forest Monastery, Wellington, New Zealand (1985, Theravada)
• Zen Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (2003, Mahayana)
• Kadampa Meditation Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Dhamma Gavesi Meditation Centre, Wainuiomata, New Zealand (2008, Theravada)
• Dhamma Medini, Aotearoa, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Dhargyey Buddhist Centres, Dunedin, New Zealand (1984, Gelug)
• Diamond Way Buddhist Center, Christchurch, New Zealand (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Green Mountain Zen, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling, Northland, New Zealand (1997, Gelug)
• Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, Coromandel, New Zealand (20th Century, Gelug)
• Karma Choeling Buddhist Monastery, Waitoki, New Zealand (1984, Kagyu)
• Diamond Sangha Zen, Nelson, New Zealand (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Nelson Buddhist Centre, Nelson, New Zealand (2004, Nyingma)
• Palpung Kagyu Samten Choling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Gisborne, New Zealand (2000, Kagyu)
• Peaceful Harbor Sangha, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Phen Day Dhargyey Ling, Christchurch, New Zealand (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Phuntsok Choeling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (2006, Sakya)
• Ratanadipa Buddhist Temple, Auckland, New Zealand (2002, Theravada)
• Sammapatipadarama Monastery, Napier, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Sri Lankaramaya, Otahuhu, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre, Thames, New Zealand (1993, Non-sectarian)
• Trashi Gomang Buddhist Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (1996, Gelug)
• Wat Buddha Samakhee, Christchurch, New Zealand (1999, Theravada)
• Wat Buddhacheymahaneat, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Shambhala Meditation Centre, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Auckland Insight Meditation, Auckland, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Auckland Sphere Group, Auckland, New Zealand (1980, Non-sectarian)
• Kihikihi Meditation & Yoga, Waikato, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, Nelson, New Zealand (20th Century, Gelug)
• Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand (1976, Gelug)
• Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, Christchurch, New Zealand (2007, Mahayana)
• Kagyu Choeyang Ling, Christchurch, New Zealand (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Mountains & Rivers Order of Zen Buddhism, Auckland, New Zealand (20th Century, Mahayana)
• One Mindful Breath, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Non-sectarian)
• Original Nature Meditation Centre, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Theravada)
• Red Hat Temple, Canterbury, New Zealand (20th Century, Nyingma)
• Samadhi Buddhist Vihara, Christchurch, New Zealand (2002, Theravada)
• Satiarama Buddhist Center, Kerikeri, New Zealand (20th Century, Non-sectarian)
• Soka Gakkai International, Dunedin Otago, New Zealand (1975, Mahayana)
• Southern Insight Meditation, Christchurch, New Zealand (1990, Theravada)
• Trashi Ganden Choepel Ling, Auckland, New Zealand (20th Century, Gelug)
• Trashi Ge Phel Ling Buddhist Centre, Wellington, New Zealand (1999, Gelug)
• Vimutti Buddhist Forest Monastery, Auckland, New Zealand (1980, Theravada)
• Waikato Compassion Meditation Centre, Silverdale, New Zealand (2002, Theravada)
• Wellington Buddhist Centre, Wellington, New Zealand (20th Century, Non-sectarian)

France

• Ermitage Yogi Ling, Ygrande, France (1992, Non-sectarian)
• Monastère Bodhinyanarama, Tournon, France (1977, Theravada)
• Centre Zen de la Falaise Verte, Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, France (1987, Mahayana)
• Sangha Loka, Valence, France (2017, Rimé ¹)
• Karma Migyur Ling, Izeron, France (1976, Kagyu)
• Association bouddhique Theravada Vivekarama, Lyon, France (20th Century, Theravada)
• Dharma House, Lyon, France (2016, Non-sectarian)
• Centre bouddhiste Kagyupa Karma Dedjung Ling, Longchamp, France (2011, Kagyu)
• Palden Shangpa Auxerre, Fleury-la-Vallée, France (1994, Kagyu)
• Vipassana Sakyamuni, l’Yonne, France (1984, Theravada)
• Vipassana Dhamma Mahi, Louesme, France (1988, Theravada)
• Zen Soto, Huismes, France (2016, Mahayana)
• Denshinji Soto Zen Temple, Blois, France (1992, Mahayana)
• Centre Paramita de bouddhisme tibétain, Meuse, France (20th Century, Gelug)
• Centre bouddhiste Dharmachakra, Metz, France (2003, Kadampa)
• La Voie du Lotus, Metz, France (2016, Kagyu)
• Wat Lao Simoungkhoune, Souffelweyersheim, France (1991, Theravada)
• Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim, France (20th Century, Sakya)
• Dojo Zen, Lille, France (1973, Mahayana)
• Kagyu Rinchen Djoungne Ling, La Madeleine, France (1989, Kagyu)
• Sangha Loka, Paris, France (20th Century, Rimé)
• Thar Deu Ling, Paris, France (1980, Gelug)
• Centre bouddhiste Kadampa Shakyamouni, Paris, France (2007, Kadampa)
• Centre bouddhiste Triratna de Paris, Paris, France (1967, Non-sectarian)
• Centre Kalachakra, Paris, France (1999, Gelug)
• Centre Shambala, Paris, France (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Centre Bouddhique Kagyu-Dzong, Paris, France (1985, Kagyu)
• Dojo Zen, Paris, France (1974, Mahayana)
• Centre Drikung Ratna Shri, Paris, France (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Plum Village Monastery, Martineau, France (1982, Mahayana)
• Anandakara Groupe D’études et de Méditation Bouddhistes, Audenge, France (1993, Non-sectarian)
• Dhagpo Deux-Sèvres, Dordogne, France (1977, Kagyu)
• Chökhor Ling Monastère, Saint Savin, France (2007, Gelug)
• Shambala Dechen Chöling, Limoges, France (1994, Kagyu)
• Atelier Meditation, Verzeille, France (2009, Gelug)
• Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, Perpignan, France (1975, Kagyu)
• Nalanda Monastery, Labastide Saint Georges, France (1981, Gelug)
• Institut Vajrayogini, Marzens, France (1975, Gelug)
• Le bouddhisme Reiyukai, Nantes, France (1979, Non-sectarian)
• Le Jardin de la Vision Pure, Rezé, France (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Le Jardin de Grande Compassion, Castellane, France (2004, Kagyu)
• Karma Teksoum Tcheuling, Nice, France (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Paldenshangpa La Boulaye, La Boulaye, France (1974, Kagyu)
• Centre bouddhique Theravada Le Refuge, Auriol, France (1974, Theravada)

Switzerland

• Rabten Choeling - Centre for Higher Tibetan Studies, Grimisuat, Switzerland (1977, Gelug)
• Aro Ter Organisation, Zurich, Switzerland (20th Century, Nyingma)
• Dzogchen Nyingthig Vidyādhara Centre, Winterthur, Switzerland (2017, Nyingma)
• Yeshe Khorlo Schweiz, La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland (1996, Nyingma)
• Vairochana Zentrum für Kadampa Buddhismus, Sitterdorf, Switzerland (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Diamantweg-Buddhismus, Basel (+12 other), Switzerland (1983, Kagyu)
• Le Centre Gendun Drupa, Martigny, Switzerland (2007, Gelug)
• Centre Vimalakirti, Geneve, Switzerland (20th Century, Theravada)
• Centro di Meditazione Shambhala, Ticino, Switzerland (20th Century, Kagyu)
• Dhammapala Buddhistisches Kloster, Kandersteg, Switzerland (20th Century, Theravada)
• Maitreya Mandala Dharmacenter, Schaffhausen, Switzerland (2007, Gelug)
• Druk Namdrol Ling, Genève, Switzerland (1997, Kagyu)
• Rigdzin Suisse, Lausanne, Switzerland (2001, Nyingma)
• Sati-Zen-Sangha, Zurich, Switzerland (1986, Mahayana)
• Buddha's Light International Association, Gelfingen, Switzerland (1992, Mahayana)
• Karuna Meditationszentrum, Beatenberg, Switzerland (2000, Theravada)
• Lho Gyu Shertchine Ling, Genève, Switzerland (1988, Gelug)
• Mahabodhi Metta Foundation, Meggen, Switzerland (20th Century, Theravada)
• Das Nalanda Zentrum für Kadampa Buddhismus, Luzern, Switzerland (2000, Kadampa)
• Padma Ling, Niederwangen, Switzerland (1997, Nyingma, Kagyu)
• Rigpa Schweiz, Basel, Genève, Neuchâtel, Zürich, Switzerland (20th Century, Nyingma)
• Rinzai Zen Gesellschaft, Zürich, Switzerland (1975, Mahayana)
• Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio, Switzerland (20th Century, Sakya)
• Stiftung Felsentor, Vitznau, Switzerland (1999, Mahayana)
• Zentrum für Buddhismus, Bern, Switzerland (2000, Theravada, Mahayana)
• Société bouddhique suisse Jôdo-Shinshû, Genève, Switzerland (1970, Mahayana)
• Sati-Zen-Sangha, Wolfhalden, Switzerland (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio, Switzerland (20th Century, Sakya)
• Monastic Tibet Institute, Rikon, Switzerland (1968, Gelug)
• Dhamma Sumeru, Mont-Soleil, Switzerland (1999, Theravada)
• Buddhist Vihara, Zurich, Switzerland (20th Century, Theravada)
• Zurich Shambhala, Zurich, Switzerland (20th Century, Kagyu)

Spain

• Centro Budista Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (1999, Kagyu)
• Stupa de Iluminación de Benalmádena, Benalmádena, Spain (2000, Kagyu)
• Sakya Tashi Ling, Garraf, Spain (1996, Sakya)
• Monasterio Budista de Castellón, Castellón, Spain (1996, Sakya)
• Dag Shang Kagyu, Panillo, Spain (1985, Kagyu)
• O Sel Ling Retreat Center, Granada, Spain (1980, Gelug)
• Karma Guen, Velez Málaga, Spain (1994, Kagyu)
• Samye Dzong, Barcelona, Spain (1977, Kagyu)
• Monasterio Budista Chu Sup Tsang, Ourense, Spain (2009, Gelug)
• Keiryuji (Mountain Stream Temple), Camprodon, Spain (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Centro Budista Granada, Granada, Spain (2007, Kagyu)
• El Centro Budista Sakya, Alicante, Spain (2006, Sakya)
• Thubten Dhargye Ling, Madrid, Spain (20th Century, Gelug)
• Centro Budista Ganden Choeling Menorca, Ciutadella, Spain (1994, Gelug)
• Lumbini Garden Foundation, Cáceres, Spain (2021, Theravada)

Portugal

• Mosteiro Budista Sumedharama, Ericeira, Portugal (2018, Theravada)
• Kadampa Meditation Center Deuachen, Sintra, Portugal (2012, Kadampa)
• Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation, Covão da Águia, Portugal (20th Century, Nyingma)
• Dharma House Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal (2020, Non-sectarian)
• Blia Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Bodhicharya Portugal, Porto, Portugal (1997, Kagyu)

Italy

• Pian Dei Ciliegi Meditation Centre, Piacenza, Italy (1996, Theravada)
• Centro Vipassana Dhamma Atala, Lutirano, Gropparello, Italy (2009, Theravada)
• Wat Santacittarama, Poggio Nativo, Italy (1990, Theravada)²
• Via di Diamante, Bari, Italy (20th Century, Kagyu)³
• Centro Buddha Della Medicina, Torino, Italy (20th Century, Gelug)
• Meditazione & Buddismo Moderno, Roma, Italy (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Pisa, Italy (1976, Gelug)
• Centro Milarepa, Torino, Italy (1980, Kagyu)
• Muni Gyana, Palermo, Italy (1990, Gelug)
• Ghe Pel Ling, Milano, Italy (1978, Gelug)
• Sakya Kun-ga Chöling, Trieste, Italy (20th Century, Sakya)
• Centro Cenresig, Bologna, Italy (1983, Gelug)
• Centro Zen L'Arco, Roma, Italy (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Centro Studi Kalachakra, Vallecrosia, Italy (1988, Gelug)
• Centro Buddhista Tara Cittamani, Padova, Italy (1993, Gelug)
• Centro Terra di Unificazione Ewam, Firenze, Italy (20th Century, Gelug)
• L’Associazione Internazionale Sangha Rimé, Roma, Italy (20th Century, Rimé)⁴
• Merigar Dzogchen Community, Arcidosso, Italy (1981, Dzogchen)
• Dzogchen Nyingthig, -, Italy (20th Century, Dzogchen)
• Fondazione Maitreya, Roma, Italy (1984, Non-sectarian)
• Istituto Samantabhadra, Roma, Italy (1981, Gelug)
• Kagyu Samye Dzong, Venezia, Italy (2002, Kagyu)⁵
• Benchen Karma Tashi Ling, Verona, Italy (1981, Kagyu)
• Kunpen Lama Gangchen, Milano, Italy (1989, Gelug⁶
• Centro di meditazione Kushi Ling, Arco, Italy (20th Century, Gelug)
• L'Istituto di Studi Buddisti Pathgate, -, Italy (20th Century, Nyingma)
• Monastero Zen Ensoji, Milano, Italy (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Centro Studi Maitri Buddha, Torino, Italy (20th Century, Gelug)
• Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Pisa, Italy (1977, Gelug)
• Tempio Buddhista Musang Am, Comunità Bodhidharma, Lerici, Italy (1997, Mahayana)

United Kingdom

• Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (1985, Theravada)
• Cittaviveka Buddhist Monastery, Chithurst, United Kingdom (1979, Theravada)
• Aruna Ratanagiri: Harnham Buddhist Monastery, Harnham, United Kingdom (1984, Theravada)
• Hartridge Buddhist Monastery, Honiton, United Kingdom (20th Century, Theravada)
• London Buddhist Vihara, London, United Kingdom (1926, Theravada)⁷
• Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, Doncaster, United Kingdom (20th Century, Nyingma, Kagyu)
• Turning Wheel Buddhist Temple, Leicester, United Kingdom (2014, Mahayana)
• Kagyu Samye Dzong, London, United Kingdom (1998, Kagyu)
• The Forest Hermitage, Warwickshire, United Kingdom (1999, Theravada)
• Birmingham Buddhist Vihara, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1981, Theravada)
• Birmingham Buddhist Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1967, Non-sectarian)⁸
• Tisarana Vihara Association, Twickenham, United Kingdom (20th Century, Theravada)
• Fo Guang Shan Temple, London, United Kingdom (1992, Mahayana)
• Nichiren Shu UK, Dagenham, United Kingdom (1997, Mahayana)
• Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, Hexham, United Kingdom (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Wat Santiwongsaram, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1987, Theravada)
• Nottingham Buddhist Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom (20th Century, Non-sectarian)⁹
• Three Wheels Shin Buddhist Temple, London, United Kingdom (1994, Mahayana)
• Wat Mahathat Temple, Staffordshire, United Kingdom (20th Century, Theravada)
• Bristol Buddhist Centre Triratna, Bristol, United Kingdom (1997, Non-sectarian)
• Wat Phra Dhammakaya, London, United Kingdom (2004, Theravada)
• Letchworth Buddhist Temple, Letchworth, United Kingdom (2000, Theravada)
• Jamyang London Buddhist Center, London, United Kingdom (1978, Gelug)
• Norwich Buddhist Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom (20th Century, Non-sectarian)
• Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston, United Kingdom (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Shinnyo En, Surbiton, United Kingdom (1994, Mahayana)
• Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle, Newcastle, United Kingdom (20th Century, Theravada)
• Palpung Changchub Dargye Ling, Brynmawr, United Kingdom (2004, Kagyu)
• Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Halifax, United Kingdom (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Mahamevanawa Meditation Centre, Widnes, United Kingdom (20th Century, Theravada)
• Birmingham Buddhist Academy, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1981, Theravada)
• Kadampa Meditation Centre, Reading, United Kingdom (20th Century, Kadampa)
• Ipswich Buddhist Centre, Ipswich, United Kingdom (20th Century, Non-sectarian)

Germany

• Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, Offenbach, Germany (2008, Theravada)
• Bodhi Vihara Buddhist Monastery, Freising, Germany (2008, Theravada)
• Waldkloster Muttodaya, Stammbach, Germany (20th Century, Theravada)
• Das Buddhistische Haus, Berlin, Germany (20th Century, Theravada)
• European Institute of applied Buddhism, Waldbröl, Germany (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Dharma Sangha - Zen Buddhistisches Zentrum Schwarzwald, Herrischried, Germany (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Buddhistisches Institut Karma Tengyal Ling, Stechlin, Germany (1984, Kagyu)
• Zen Dojo Berlin eV, Berlin, Germany (20th Century, Mahayana)¹⁰
• Aryatara Institut, München, Germany (1980, Gelug)
• Kadampa Meditationszentrum, Stuttgart, Germany (1997, Kadampa)
• Buddhistische Gemeinschaft Bodhi-Baum, Fürth, Germany (2006, Theravada, Gelug)
• Das Buddha-Haus, Oy-Mittelberg, Germany (1989, Theravada)¹¹
• Buddhismus im Westen e.V., Heimschule, Germany (1984, Theravada)
• Buddhistisches Retreat Zentrum, Oy-Mittelberg, Germany (1983, Kagyu )
• Buddhistisches Zentrum, Aachen, Germany (1983, Kagyu )¹²
• Das Buddhistische Zentrum, Essen, Germany (1988, Non Sectarian)
• Karma Kagyu Rinpoche Pema Chöling, Berlin, Germany (2003, Kagyu)
• Choka-Sangha, Hamburg, Germany (1985, Mahayana)

Austria

• Buddhist Center Bregenz, Bregenz, Austria (1986, Kagyu)¹³
• Buddhistische Zentrum, Scheibbs, Austria (1975, Non Sectarian)
• She Drup Ling, Graz, Austria (1998, Gelug)
• Das Internationale Meditationszentrum, Klagenfurt, Austria (1990, Theravada)
• Intersein Sangha, Salzburg, Graz, Austria (2000, Mahayana)
• Nalandabodhi Austria – Buddhistische Meditations- und Studiengemeinschaft, Wien, Austria (2013, Nyingma)
• Dechen Buddhist Centres, Wien, Austria (1975, Sakya, Kagyu)¹⁴
• Sakya Tsechen Changchub Ling, Graz, Austria (2002, Sakya)
• Senkozan Sanghe Nembutsu Ji, Linz, Austria (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Theravadaschule der Österreichischen Buddhistischen Religionsgesellschaft, Wien, Austria (1978, Theravada)
• Bodhi Path, Bregenz, Wien, Innsbruck, Austria (2005, Kagyu)
• Das Garchen Chöding Zentrum, Wien, Austria (2014, Kagyu)
• Karma Kagyü Sangha, Wien, Austria (1982, Kagyu)
• Rinzai-Zen Gruppe Graz, Graz, Austria (2013, Mahayana)

Australia

• Bodhicitta Dakini Monastery, Tasmania, Australia (20th Century, Non Sectarian)
• Newbury Buddhist Monastery, Newbury Victoria, Australia (2012, Theravada)
• Bodhinyana Monastery, Serpentine, Australia (1983, Theravada)¹⁵
• Buddha Bodhivana Monastery, East Warburton, Australia (2000, Theravada)
• Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia (2006, Theravada)
• Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery and Vipassana Retreat Centre, Tullera, Australia (2006, Theravada)
• Sunnataram Forest Monastery, Bundanoon, Australia (1989, Theravada)
• Wat Buddha Dhamma, Wisemans Ferry, Australia (20th Century, Theravada)
• Santi Forest Monastery, Bundanoon, Australia (2003, Theravada)
• Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery, Wilton, Australia (2012, Theravada)
• Adelaide Triratna, Adelaide, Australia (20th Century, Non-sectarian)
• Aloka Meditation Centre, Peats Ridge, Australia (1986, Theravada)
• Atisha Centre, Bendigo, Australia (1981, Gelug)
• Barom Kagyu Chodrak Drupju Chuling, Sidney, Australia (2005, Kagyu)
• Bodhi Dhamma Vihara, Bendigo, Australia (2014, Theravada)
• Diamnond Way Australia, Sidney, Australia (20th Century, Kagyu)¹⁶
• Drogmi ​Buddhist Institute, Haberfield, Australia (2009, Sakya)
• Hwa Tsang Monastery, Sidney, Australia (1990, Mahayana)
• Mahamevnawa Monastery, Sidney, Australia (1999, Theravada)
• Mountain Spring Monastery, Bilpin, Australia (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Nhap Luu Monastery, Beaufort, Australia (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Wat Buddhalavarn Forest Monastery, Wedderburn, Australia (2005, Theravada)

Canada

• Sītavana Forest Buddhist Monastery, Knutsford, Canada (2001, Theravada )
• Tisarana Buddhist Monastery, Perth, Canada (20th Century, Theravada )
• Sati Saraniya Hermitage, Perth, Canada (20th Century, Theravada )
• Waterloo Wellington Buddhist Monastery and Meditation Centre, Cambridge, Canada (2010, )
• Avatamsaka Monastery, Calgary, Canada (1985, Mahayana)
• Mahamevnawa Buddha Meditation Center, Saskatoon, Canada (1999, Theravada )
• Gold Buddha Monastery, Vancouver, Canada (1983, Mahayana)
• Orgyan Osal Cho Dzong, Madoc, Canada (1984, Nyingma)
• Sherab Chamma Ling, Courtenay, Canada (2003, Bön)
• Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Toronto, Canada (20th Century, Gelug)
• Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara, Ottawa, Canada (2007, Theravada )
• Sirimangalo International Monastery, Hamilton, Canada (20th Century, Theravada )
• Thrangu Monastery, Richmond, Canada (2003, Kagyu)

United States

• Abhayagiri Monastery, Redwood Valley, CA, United States (1995, Theravada)
• City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Ukiah, CA, United States (1976, Mahayana)
• Gold Mountain Monastery, San Francisco, CA, United States (1970, Mahayana)
• Gold Sage Monastery, San Jose, CA, United States (1995, Mahayana)
• The City of the Dharma Realm, West Sacramento, CA, United States (1992, Mahayana)
• Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, Berkeley, CA, United States (1994, Mahayana)
• Gold Wheel Monastery, Los Angeles, CA, United States (1975, Mahayana)
• Long Beach Sagely Monastery, Long Beach, CA, United States (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Blessings, Prosperity & Longevity Monastery, Long Beach, CA, United States (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Gold Summit Monastery, Seattle, WA, United States (20th Century, Mahayana)
• Avatamsaka Vihara, Bethesda, MD, United States (1989, Mahayana)
• Snow Mountain Monastery, Index, WA, United States (1986, Mahayana)
• Bodhi Monastery, Lafayette, NJ, United States (2000, Theravada, Mahayana)
• Buddha Gate Monastery, Lafayette, CA, United States (2000, Mahayana)
• Buddha Jewel Monastery, Seattle, WA, United States (2008, Mahayana)
• Buddha Mind Monastery, Oklahoma City, OK, United States (2004, Mahayana)
• Orgyen Namdrol Choling, Litchfield, CT, United States (1993, Nyingma )
• Chuang Yen Monastery, Carmel, NY, United States (1976, Non-sectarian)
• Chung Tai Zen Monastery, Sunnyvale, CA, United States (2004, Mahayana)
• Chung Tai Zen Center, Huston, TX, United States (21st Century, Mahayana)
• Gaden Khachoe Shing, Bloomington, IN, United States (2007, Gelug)
• Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji Monastery, Livingston Manor, NY, United States (1976, Mahayana)
• Wat Dhammasala, Perry, MI, United States (2000, Theravada)
• Dharma Jewel Monastery, Atlanta, GA, United States (2009, Mahayana)
• Drepung Loseling Monastery, Atlanta, GA, United States (1991, Gelug)
• Empty Cloud Monastery, West Orange, NJ, United States (2019, Theravada)
• Karma Thegsum Chöling, Hartford, CT, United States (1997, Kagyu)
• Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, NY, United States (1980, Kagyu)
• Pine Wind Zen Community Jizo-an Monastery, Shamong, NJ, United States (1985, Mahayana)
• Palpung Drupgyu Chödzong, Washington, DC, United States (21st Century, Kagyu)
• Karma Thegsum Chöling, Roseville, MN, United States (1990, Kagyu)
• Kennebec River Zen Center, Augusta, MA, United States (2001, Mahayana)
• Sotekizan Korinzenji Monastery, Reedsburg, WI, United States (2013, Mahayana)
• Land of Compassion Buddha, West Covina, CA, United States (1994, Gelug)
• Bhavana Society, High View, WV, United States (1982, Theravada)
• Namgyal Monastery, Ithaca, NY, United States (1992, Gelug)
• Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling, Wood Valley, HI, United States (1973, Non-sectarian)
• Padma Shedrup Ling, Fairfax, CA, United States (1987, Nyingma, Kagyu)
• Sakya Monastery, Seattle, WA, United States (1974, Sakya)
• Wat Yarnna Rangsee, Washington, DC, United States (1989, Theravada)
• White Conch Monastery, Neillsville, WI, United States (2001, Mahayana)
• Zen Mountain Monastery, Mount Tremper, NY, United States (1980, Mahayana)
• Blue Cliff Monastery, Pine Bush, NY, United States (2008, Mahayana)
• Dhammadharini Monastery, Penngrove, CA, United States (2005, Theravada)
• Do Ngak Kunphen Ling, Redding, CT, United States (1997, Gelug)
• Tashi Gomang Dharma Center, Louisville, KY, United States (2006, Gelug)
• Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling, Long Beach, CA, United States (1978, Gelug)
• Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery, Kings River Township, AR, United States (21st Century, Mahayana)
• Karuna Buddhist Vihara, Boulder Creek, CA, United States (2012, Theravada)
• Katog Karma Ling, Fairbanks, AK, United States (21st Century, Nyingma )
• Mahamevnawa Meditation Center, Tampa, FL, United States (21st Century, Theravada)
• Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Pomona, CA, United States (2001, Mahayana)
• Wat Buddhadhammadharo, Oakland , CA, United States (2007, Theravada)

Brazil

• Mosteiro Suddhavari, São Lourenço, Brazil (2016, Theravada)
• Mosteiro Zen Morro da Vargem, Vitória, Brazil (20th Century, Mahayana)

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