Buddhist Temple Finder
Type a city or use your location to find temples and meditation centers, with a list and a map.
Finding temples near you…
Find Buddhist temples near you
Enter a city, address, or use GPS to find temples, meditation centers, and monasteries.
Guidance only. Traditions differ; ask a teacher from your own tradition.
About the Temple Finder tool
This finder looks for Buddhist temples, monasteries and meditation centers around a place you choose. Type a city, an address or a zip code, or let the browser share your location. Results appear in a list and as pins on a map, with the distance from your search point.
You can set the search radius and ask for a tradition, such as Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Tibetan or Nichiren. The data comes from OpenStreetMap, a map that volunteers edit. Many places are tagged with a tradition or a religion, but some are not, so the tradition filter can miss places that are not labeled.
A listing may show a name, an address, a website or a phone number, but not teaching times. Call or visit the website to confirm the schedule, whether visitors are welcome, and what dress or etiquette the center asks for. Traditions differ, so ask a teacher from your own tradition when you are choosing where to practice.
How to use it
Enter a place. Type a city, address or zip code, or press My Location and allow access when asked.
Set radius and tradition. Choose how far to search and, if you wish, a tradition to look for.
Browse the results. Scroll the list or use the map. Tap a card to open details and directions.
Contact the center. Use the website or phone number to check times and visitor guidelines before you go.
A search by city
A list of temples and centers sorted by distance Tap a card for its address, website and directions
Tips for good results
- If you see few results, widen the radius or remove the tradition filter.
- Map data is volunteer edited, so a good center may be missing or labeled with a different type.
- Most centers welcome first-time visitors. Ask about orientation sessions when you call.
- Traditions differ in practice and etiquette. Ask a teacher from your own tradition if you are unsure.
Common mistakes
- Treating the tradition filter as exact. Many places carry no tradition tag.
- Turning up without checking the schedule. Many centers have set hours for visitors.
- Searching with only a street name, which can return the wrong place.
- Assuming a missing result means no center exists. The map may not list it yet.
Common questions
Where does the data come from?
The places come from OpenStreetMap, which volunteers keep up to date. Coverage is better in some countries than in others, and details can be out of date.
Does the page keep my location?
Your location is used to run the search and is not stored by the page. The browser asks before sharing it, and you can type a city instead.
Why does the tradition filter miss some centers?
It matches the labels that mappers add. A center without such a label may still appear under Any, but it will not match a specific tradition.
Are visitors welcome at every temple?
Many welcome visitors, but some are private or run only at set times. Check the website or call before you visit.
What if the search fails?
The page uses public map services, which are sometimes slow or busy. Wait a moment and try again, or try a different city name.