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The meditation retreats are open year-round 24/7
The meditation and recreation center created by Santikaram Association Slovakia offers individual and group meditation retreats under the quidance of a Therevada Buddhist monk Ven. Mgr. Sati Santikaro Thera.
For more information about individual retreats contact us.

Upcoming Events
- Sun, Aug 17Aug 17, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Aug 31, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaSummer meditation retreat for advanced meditators as well as for beginners. Generally, an insight meditation (vipassanā bhāvanā) is practiced on this retreat. It is a moderately intense or also intense mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
- Sun, Sep 21Sep 21, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Oct 05, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaAutumn meditation retreat for advanced meditators as well as for beginners. Generally, an insight meditation (vipassanā bhāvanā) is practiced on this retreat. It is a moderately intense mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
- Sun, Oct 12
Past Events
- Sun, Jul 13Jul 13, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Aug 03, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaSummer meditation retreat for advanced meditators as well as for beginners. Generally, an insight meditation (vipassanā bhāvanā) is practiced on this retreat. It is a moderately intense or also intense mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
- Sat, Jul 05Jul 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaSantikaram Forest Temple is inviting all friends and supporters to celebrate the summer event Asalha Puja 2025 (also known as the Dhamma Day) and the beginning of Vassa (three months rains retreat) on Saturday, 5 July 2025 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
- Sun, May 25May 25, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Jun 01, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaSpring meditation retreat for advanced meditators as well as for beginners. Generally, an insight meditation (vipassanā bhāvanā) is practiced on this retreat. It is a moderately intense mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
- Sun, May 11
- Thu, May 01May 01, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – May 04, 2025, 1:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaLooking for inner peace and a deeper understanding of yourself? Join our Spring Meditation Retreat, open to both beginners and advanced practitioners. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic vipassanā meditation.
- Sun, Mar 23Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Apr 06, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaSpring meditation retreat for advanced meditators as well as for beginners. Generally, an insight meditation (vipassanā bhāvanā) is practiced on this retreat. It is a moderately intense mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.


Land purchase
Dear friends, we would like to inform you that Santikaram Association Slovakia has managed to purchase a 50% share of the land located...
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Asalha Puja 2025/2568 BE
Happy Asalha Puja to all friends and supporters from Santikaram Forest Temple. May the Dhamma always grow in our hearts and help us to...
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Jul 131 min read


Happy Vesak Day 2025/2568 BE
Happy Vesak Day 2025/2568 BE from Santikaram Forest Temple, Slovakia.
A sincere thank you to all friends who participated in our celebration. Also much gratitude to all supporters for sending their donations online. May all beings rejoice and benefit from the meritorious deeds we have done on this Vesak celebration. May all beings be happy and free from suffering.
Santikaram Association Slovakia
May 111 min read


Happy Songkran 2568 BE!
We wish all Thai devotees good luck and strong health in the new year 2568 (Buddhist Era). May they prosper in every way of life as well as on thier spiritual path.
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Apr 131 min read


Your support will help us grow
This post is no longer up-to-date. For an update, please, click here . Dear friends, we are turning to you with a request to support our...
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Feb 114 min read


Kathina Festival 2024/2567 BE
Kathina Festival (The robe offering celebration) 2024/2567 BE is successfully behind us. Thank you to all friends, supporters and...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


Asalha Puja 2024/2567 BE
Happy Asalha Puja to all friends and supporters from Santikaram Forest Temple.
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Jul 20, 20241 min read


Happy Vesak Day 2024/2567 BE
Happy Vesak Day 2024/2567 BE from Santikaram Forest Temple, Slovakia. 🙏🏻🌕 A sincere thank you to all friends who participated in our...
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May 30, 20241 min read


Magha Puja Day 2024/2567 BE
The celebration of Sangha Day (or Magha Puja Day) was held in our forest temple for the second time in a row.
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Feb 24, 20241 min read
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