upcoming meditation retreats at Gampo Abbey

location: Pleasant Bay, NS
tradition: Tibetan (Shambhala / Pema Chödrön's monastery)
website: Gampo Abbey ↗

ongoing & open-date opportunities

open datesby arrangement

Individual Abbey Immersion Retreats

full (may have waitlist)

Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS

cost: check site

Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhist

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Stays of 1–3 weeks living and practicing with the monastic community: about 4 hours of practice a day, community service, and an assigned meditation instructor. Offered year-round except the Feb–Apr Yarne winter retreat, with 2 spaces per month. All 2026 spaces are full; check back in late fall 2026 for 2027.

verified Oct 19, 2026

open datesby arrangement

Lay Residency

Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS

cost: check site

Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhist

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

A minimum one-month stay for experienced meditators living in the monastic community. Residents follow the daily monastic schedule, do service at least 5 days a week, and have an assigned meditation instructor. Can't start during the Feb–Apr Yarne retreat. 2026 is full; check back for 2027 and 2028.

verified Oct 19, 2026

open datesby arrangement

Solitary Retreats

Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS

cost: check site

Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhist

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Private cabin retreats of ten days or longer for experienced practitioners, for study and meditation. Applications are open for 2026/27; Marpa and Mipham cabins are unavailable Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 15, 2027. Prerequisites: 5+ years of daily practice, a 2+ week group retreat, and a teacher recommendation.

verified Oct 19, 2026

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