All 11 temples in Barcelona, mapped.

Most of these are flats, not buildings

Apart from Sakyatashi Ling, the temples here are working practice centers, usually inside ordinary apartment buildings, and the doorbell may carry only a surname. Come for a scheduled session, not to look round. Take shoes off, dress plainly with legs and shoulders covered, and turn phones fully off. At Zen dojos the door is often closed once sitting begins, so arrive ten or fifteen minutes early; being late means waiting for the next period or going home.

Questions people ask

Are there Buddhist temples in Barcelona?

Yes, mostly as practice centers rather than temple buildings. Monasterio Budista Sakyatashi Ling in the Garraf hills is the one that looks like a temple; Centre Budista Kadampa Mahakaruna and Centro Budista Camino del Diamante Barcelona run classes in the city.

How many temples are there in Barcelona?

NUM's directory maps 11 temples in Barcelona, nearly all Buddhist centers plus the Hare Krishna temple.

What should I wear to a temple in Barcelona?

Plain clothes covering shoulders and knees, and socks, since shoes come off at the door.

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