Across Vermont, of the 6 temples we list, 6 give a phone number and 5 have a website. No national chains here — every temple on this page is independent. By what they offer: 6 are Buddhist temples or centers. Most often named on their own websites: meditation classes (3) and offers retreats (3). The longest-running is Vermont Zen Center, in business since 1974.
Top 5 temples in Vermont
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Trijang Buddhist InstituteNorthfield
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2Pema Osel Do Ngak CholingVershire
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3Shao Shan TempleEast Calais
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4Upper Valley Zen CenterWhite River Junction
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5Vermont Zen CenterShelburne
Other towns in Vermont
One temple each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Shao Shan TempleEast Calais
125 Cranberry Meadow Rd, East Calais, VT 05650-8114
Meditation classes · Offers retreats
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Trijang Buddhist InstituteNorthfield
210 Morning Star Ln, Northfield, VT 05663
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Vermont Zen CenterShelburne
480 Thomas Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
Since 1974
Meditation classes · Offers retreats
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Pema Osel Do Ngak CholingVershire
322 Eastman Cross Rd, Vershire, VT 05079
Meditation classes
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Upper Valley Zen CenterWhite River Junction
58 Bridge St, White River Junction, VT 05001-1909
Offers retreats
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QUAN AM MEDITATION TEMPLE INC (Quan Âm Ni Viện)Williston
1239 Essex Rd, Williston, VT 05495