Experience self discovery and awakening
Buddhism is a journey of understanding the mind, the world, and the path to true liberation and happiness. This site introduces young adults to valuable resources for mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist university groups, offering diverse ways to explore and deepen their practice.
Here, at Buddhism for Young Adults, you'll find a list of in-person (residential) retreats in 2026, including programs for high school and college students, young adults, and all ages.
Winter, Spring, and Summer Residential Retreats registration now open:
at Dharma Realm Buddhist University, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, or Redwood Vihara, in northern California
Spring retreat: April 4 - 12, 2026
Summer retreat: June 6 - 13, and July 25 - Aug 2, 2026
extension.drbu.edu/retreats.html
Woodenfish Summer Buddhism Program in Asia (July 2026): Applications close April 15, 2026! woodenfishfoundation.org
Emory Buddhist Club
Are you an Emory student interested in practicing meditation or learning more about Buddhism? Join the Emory Buddhist Club by signing up for our email list! We meet every Thursday at 6 PM in Cannon Chapel while school is in session.
Community members can also visit https://linktr.ee/emoryebc for meditation sessions and other related events on campus.
Buddhism Journey for Beginners
GA Buddhist Summer Camp , Atlanta Buddhism , and SFZen.org are proud to help provide in-person opportunities: the chance to connect with authentic teachers and engage with the timeless wisdom of the Dharma. In Buddhism, forming a connection with a genuine teacher is considered a rare and auspicious stroke of good karma, offering guidance to help cultivate happiness and inner peace.
For those not in Atlanta, here are some good online resources to discover more about Buddhism: