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Best Meditation Retreat Centers in the U.S.

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Shambhala Mountain Center Report Abuse
19 points - added 14 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
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This is universally recognized as one of the best meditation centers in the states. The Mountain Center property consists of 600 acres in beautiful Colorado.
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Insight Meditation Society Report Abuse
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This center started out with minimal resources and grew to be one of the most respected meditation societies in the west.
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Omega Institute Report Abuse
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The west-coast doesn't have a monopoly on retreat centers, and the Omega Institute is one of the east's finest examples of this fact.
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Breitenbush Hot Springs Report Abuse
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Unparalleled scenery and facilities make this a wonderful retreat center. If you love waterfalls and hot springs, this a great place for you.
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Christian Beaver Farm Retreat Report Abuse
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Mount Madonna Center Report Abuse
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Mount Madonna is tucked in with the redwoods of California. Beautiful scenery and a peaceful meditation environment make this a great retreat center.
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Healing Tao Retreat Center Report Abuse
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Abode of the Message Report Abuse
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Luminous Peak Buddhist Retreat Cabin Report Abuse
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Ala Kukui Report Abuse
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A beautiful retreat center in Hana Maui (alakukui.org)
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Maharishi Vedic Spiritual Center of America Report Abuse
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Ramakrishna Hindu Trabuco Canyon Monastery Report Abuse
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Kripalu Yoga Center Report Abuse
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Anglican Benedictine Holy Cross Monastery Report Abuse
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Dharma Meditation Center Report Abuse
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Esalen Institute Report Abuse
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