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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.
Two Weeks in Silence
From March 23 to April 6, 2025, a Vipassana meditation retreat took place at Santikaram Forest Temple, led by Venerable Santikaro Thera. During those two weeks of the retreat, unique and valuable footage was captured, later shaping the documentary film Two Weeks in Silence.
👉 You can watch the full film here.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Sep 19, 2026, 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, Nov 01
Thu, Nov 12Nov 12, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+1Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaNovember 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.
Mon, Dec 28Dec 28, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Jan 01, 2027, 2:00 PM GMT+1Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaCome to celebrate the arrival of the new year 2026 in an unconventional way – with a meditation retreat. Santikaram Forest Temple offers a unique opportunity to welcome the new year in silence and peace, without unnecessary noise, cannons, fireworks, entertainment, alcohol and drugs.
Sun, Feb 21
Sun, Mar 21Mar 21, 2027, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Mar 28, 2027, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaMarch 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.
Sat, May 08May 08, 2027, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – May 22, 2027, 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 23
Sun, Jul 18Jul 18, 2027, 10:00 AM – 1:00 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 2027 (also known as the Dhamma Day) and the beginning of Vassa (three months rains retreat) on Sunday, 18 July 2027 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
Sun, Jul 18Jul 18, 2027, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Jul 25, 2027, 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 mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
Past Events
Sun, Jul 26Jul 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 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 2026 (also known as the Dhamma Day) and the beginning of Vassa (three months rains retreat) on Sunday, 26 July 2026 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
Sat, Jul 04Jul 04, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – Jul 11, 2026, 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 mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
Tue, Jun 16Jun 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – Jun 19, 2026, 4:00 PMSantikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaA special meditation retreat focused on cultivating loving-kindness (mettā). Through this steady continuity of practice, we will cultivate benevolence, friendliness, and goodwill as the guiding orientation of the heart and mind, allowing these qualities to naturally extend into daily life.
Sun, May 31
Thu, Apr 30Apr 30, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – May 03, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaMay 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.
Sat, Mar 21Mar 21, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Mar 28, 2026, 2:00 PM GMT+1Santikaram 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.
Asalha Puja 2026/2569 BE
Happy Asalha Puja 2026 to all friends and supporters from Santikaram Forest Temple. May the Dhamma always grow in our hearts and help us to overcome all suffering.
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Jul 261 min read
Happy Vesak Day 2025/2569 BE
Happy Vesak Day 2026/2569 BE from Santikaram Forest Temple, Slovakia. 🙏🏻🌕
Santikaram Association Slovakia
May 311 min read
Happy Songkran 2O26/2569 BE
Santikaram Association Slovakia together with the Thai community in Slovakia wishes all friends and supporters a happy Songkran 2569 BE (Thai New Year 2026).
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Apr 301 min read
Magha Puja 2026/2569 BE
This year we celebrated Magha Puja or Sangha Day together with Venerable monk Bhante Sati Santikaro Thera, who returned to Slovakia after three months of traveling through Asia and Australia.
Thanks to this exceptional meeting, we were able to realize how important it is to create Sangha (the community of monks and laypeople) — a true refuge, built on the principles of kindness, morality and wisdom.
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Mar 151 min read
Kathina Festival 2025/2568 BE
Dear friends, we offer you some nice moments from the Kathina Festival 2025, which took place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Santikaram Forest Temple. We thank all supporters for their participation and generous donations. Heartfelt thanks to Bhante Sati Santikaro Thera for preparing the event and accompanying us throughout the entire program. And of course, sincere thanks also go to the main sponsors of the event: Peter Gašpar, Adam Výbošťok, Veronika Maurerová, Vikt
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Oct 17, 20251 min read
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...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Jul 16, 20253 min read
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...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Jul 13, 20251 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 11, 20251 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 13, 20251 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...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Feb 11, 20254 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...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Asalha Puja 2024/2567 BE
Happy Asalha Puja to all friends and supporters from Santikaram Forest Temple.
Santikaram Association Slovakia
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...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
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.
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Kathina Festival 2023/2566 BE
Kathina Festival (The robe offering celebration) 2023/2566 BE is successfully behind us. Thank you to all friends, supporters and...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Asalha Puja 2023/2566 BE
Wishing you a Happy Asalha Puja (The Dhamma Day) 2023/2566 BE from Santikaram Forest Temple, Slovakia. A sincere thank you to all friends...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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