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Friends of Santikaram

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.

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For more information about individual retreats contact us.

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Upcoming Events

  • Summer meditation retreat (14 days)
    Summer meditation retreat (14 days)
    Sun, Aug 17
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Aug 17, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Aug 31, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Summer 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.
  • Autumn meditation retreat (14 days)
    Autumn meditation retreat (14 days)
    Sun, Sep 21
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Sep 21, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Oct 05, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Autumn 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.
  • Kathina Festival 2025
    Kathina Festival 2025
    Sun, Oct 12
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Oct 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Santikaram Forest Temple and Santikaram Association Slovakia are inviting all friends and supporters to join the Kathina Festival 2025 on 12 October at Santikaram Forest Temple.

Past Events

  • Summer meditation retreat (21 days)
    Summer meditation retreat (21 days)
    Sun, Jul 13
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Jul 13, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Aug 03, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Summer 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.
  • Asalha Puja 2025
    Asalha Puja 2025
    Sat, Jul 05
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Jul 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Santikaram 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.
  • Spring meditation retreat (7 days)
    Spring meditation retreat (7 days)
    Sun, May 25
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    May 25, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Jun 01, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Spring 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.
  • Visakha Puja 2025
    Visakha Puja 2025
    Sun, May 11
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    May 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Santikaram Forest Temple is inviting all friends and supporters to celebrate the Visakha Puja 2025 (also known as Vesak orthe Buddha Day) on Sunday, 11 May 2025 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
  • 🌿 May Meditation Retreat at Santikaram 🌿
    🌿 May Meditation Retreat at Santikaram 🌿
    Thu, May 01
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    May 01, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – May 04, 2025, 1:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Looking 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.
  • Spring meditation retreat (14 days)
    Spring meditation retreat (14 days)
    Sun, Mar 23
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Apr 06, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Spring 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.
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