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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
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, May 11
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.
Sat, Jul 12Jul 12, 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, 12 July 2025 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
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.
Your support will help us grow
Dear friends,
we are turning to you with a request to support our intention to buy the land near the Santikaram Forest Temple. This plot of land is key to expanding our activities, ensuring tranquility and providing space for meditation and personal growth.
Past Events
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.
Fri, Dec 27Dec 27, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Jan 05, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+1Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaCome to celebrate the arrival of the new year 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.
Thu, Nov 14Nov 14, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+1 – Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+1Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaA mediation camp at the forest temple is an intensive time spent focusing on counseling, meditation and self-development. Amediation camp offers the opportunity to step out of the usual stereotype and experience a nourishing space for your inner growth.
Sun, Oct 27
Thu, Oct 24Oct 24, 2024, 10:00 PM GMT+2 – Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaA mediation camp at the forest temple is an intensive time spent focusing on counseling, meditation and self-development. Amediation camp offers the opportunity to step out of the usual stereotype and experience a nourishing space for your inner growth.- Thu, Oct 17Oct 17, 2024, 10:00 PM GMT+2 – Oct 20, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+2Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaMeditation retreat for advanced meditators as well as for beginners. On this retreat, a few techniques of the Buddhist meditation (samatha-bhavana and vipassana-bhavana) are practiced. It is a moderately intense mind training for those who are interested to deepen their meditation experience.
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