Other vipassana meditation centers

These days there are many Vipassana meditation centers and retreats around the world. Here are only some of them.

Listing does not imply recommendation — use your good judgment, and “test the gold” always. Search the Web and ask around.

Only centers which do not charge fees will be listed here. If you know of any other good meditation centers, or have additional info about these listed, please contact the webmaster.

Thailand

Bangkok: Sathira DhammaSathan: “A learning community for peace and harmony founded in 1987, providing a variety of programs for people of all ages, genders, and walks of life. It is set in nine acres of trees, with lotus ponds, winding paths and meditative nooks.”; This is an amazingly beautiful place, in the middle of Bangkok. It has classes, workshops, and activities. It is also open for informal visits, and is a wonderful place to just be. If you wish, you can ask for a guide to show you around and answer any questions.; SDSWeb.org; SDS YouTube channel; 23 Ramindra 55 Rd, Bang Khen, Bangkok; Theravada → Thailand
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Vipassana Meditation Center: The International Buddhist Center at Prathat Doi Suthep practices Satipatthana Vipassana (Insight Meditation in line with the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness) based on Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw’s teaching. Meditation Courses for both Thai and foreigners; using Language: English; Short-stay and longer courses; beginning and advanced.; Suthep Rd, Muang, Chiang Mai; Theravada → Burma
Isaan, NE Thailand: Wat Pah Nanachat: Established in 1975 by Phra Ajahn Chah (1918-1992). An American disciple, Phra Ajahn, was invited to lead the community as the first abbot. The monastery aims to serve as a training community for non-Thais along traditional monastic lines. Its monks, novices and postulants include a wide range of nationalities. The primary language of communication and instruction is English.; WatPahNanachat.org; Wikipedia; Near Ubon Rachathani, in Northeast Thailand; Theravada → Thai Forest Tradition → Ajahn Chah

Thailand listings

Koh Phangan area: Meditation centers in Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Suratthani areas
KnowledgeTrotter.com: Meditation centers in Thailand
Phanganist.com: Meditation centers on Koh Pha Ngan
Sawadee.com: Good descriptions of Buddhist meditation in Thailand, preparing for meditation, and where to learn Buddhist meditation — listing centers in Central, North, East, and South Thailand; Theravada, Thai Forest Tradition
WikiVoyage: List of monasteries and centers in Thailand offering meditation courses to non-Thai speakers. How to behave at a monastery/Buddhist center.; Theravada, Thai Forest Tradition

Burma (Myanmar)

Burma is the home of Vipassana meditation, and there are many meditation centers and monasteries there.

Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre: PaAukForestMonastery.org

India

Dharamshala: Himachal Vipassana Centre S.N. Goenka center: Dhamma.org; Dharamkot, above McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala; 3-day, 10-day, and other sessions.; Theravada? → SN Goenka
Dharamshala: Tushita Meditation Centre: English-language meditation retreats monthly from 1st to 10th. Free; register online. Retreat info; Daily 9:30am – guided meditation. Daily meditation info; Tushita Road above McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, India

Other Theravada in India

These monasteries and centers do not ncessarily cater to foreigners or privde public retreats.

Delhi: Dhammārāma: Library and meditation facilities, provided by the Aranya Vihara Trust.; Theravada → Thai Forest Tradition → Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Sumedho; Dwarka, Delhi (near Indira Gandhi Airport)
List of Buddhist centers in Delhi: Article at Quora.com: Theravada; Mahayana; Tibetan

Sri Lanka

MahaMevnawa Buddhist Monastery.: MahaMevnawa has many branches throughout Sri Lanka, with programs geared towards Westerners, and a wealth of materials on its website.

Australia

Steve and Rosemary Weismann began the Khao Tham Center Retreat program with Mae Chee Ahmon in May, 1988, and continued for 25 years, until March 2013, when they moved back to Australia.: They now teach retreats in Australia, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and the US. Here is their current teaching schedule