Where the concierge points people first
- Monasterio Budista Sakyatashi Ling — A Tibetan Buddhist monastery in a modernista palace in the Garraf hills south of the city, with Mediterranean views. The one on this list that is also worth seeing as a place; check its visiting days first. (41.4057, 2.2139)
- ISKCON Barcelona — The Hare Krishna temple. Visitors are generally welcome at its public programs of chanting and talks, which often end with vegetarian food; shoes off at the door. (41.3799, 2.1759)
- Centre Budista Kadampa Mahakaruna — A New Kadampa Tradition center running guided meditation classes open to beginners. Classes are mostly in Spanish. (41.3965, 2.1692)
- Centro Budista Camino del Diamante Barcelona — A Diamond Way Buddhist center of the Karma Kagyu lineage, with regular evening meditations open to newcomers. (41.3968, 2.1425)
- Dojo Zen Barcelona — A Zen practice hall where the practice is zazen, seated meditation facing the wall. Go to an introduction session before a regular sitting. (41.4009, 2.1606)
The rest of the temples in Barcelona — every one we hold
- Barcelona Yun Hwa Dharma Sah (41.4007, 2.1402)
- Centre Budista Serchöling (41.4105, 2.1608)
- Centre Zen Barcelona (41.3723, 2.1274)
- Centro Budista Tara (41.3991, 2.1534)
- Nagarjuna Barcelona (41.4050, 2.1994)
- Sorig Khang Barcelona (41.4080, 2.2159)
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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