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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
Mon, Dec 29Dec 29, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Jan 01, 2026, 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, Mar 15
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.
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.
Sun, May 31
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.
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.
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, 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.
Past Events
Thu, Nov 13Nov 13, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+1 – Nov 16, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+1Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, SlovakiaA meditation retreat designed especially for beginners, but not only for them. Basic meditation instructions will help you set a gentle effort and friendly attitudes towards the body and mind. You will be accompanied by Maya Nováková from Plejs, who has several years of experience with vipassana.
Sun, Oct 12
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, 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, 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.
Happy New Year 2023
Wishing all friends and supporters a Happy New Year 2023. May the new year be filled with peace, good health and prosperity. May...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Kathina Festival 2022/2565 BE
Here are few pictures from our Kathina Festival 2022/2565 at Santikaram Forest Temple. Thank you very much to all friends and supporters...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Pavarana Day
A sincere thank you to all supporters and friends who have helped Bhante Sati Santikaro Thera to complete his 15th vassa spent at...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Oct 10, 20221 min read
Happy Honey Full Moon
Two-thirds of the vassa (rainy season) is over and Bhante Sati Santikaro Thera would like to wish all friends and supporters of...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Sep 9, 20221 min read
The summer Haiku
The half of the three-month rains retreat (vassa) is gone. As a way of saying thank you, Bhante Sati Santikaro Thera would like to...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Happy Full Moon Day!
Wishing you a Happy Full Moon Day from Santikaram. ✨🌕✨ "Puññāni paralokasmim patitthā honti pāninanti." "Meritorious deeds are the...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Aug 12, 20221 min read
New visit cards for everyone
📌 Our new visit cards have arrived. Come to collect them at Santikaram residence. And enjoy a cup of tea in a company of a Buddhist...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Aug 5, 20221 min read
The First Slovak "Elder"
It is truly a blessing to see and meet a Buddhist monk, epecially, in a non-buddhist country. Bhante Sati Santikaro is the first and the...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Registration of Santikaram Association Slovakia
We are happy to inform you that Santikaram Association Slovakia has been successfully registered in the Register of non-governmental...
Santikaram Association Slovakia
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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