About Us
Santikaram Association Slovakia
is a non-profit association interested in the cultures, values, philosophy and religion of Southeast Asian countries, aiming on a sustainable, naturally balanced and peaceful life.
The aim of Santikaram Association Slovakia is to promote and support the cultures of Southeast Asia, their values and cultural and philosophical richness in Central Europe on two levels – in the form of activities aimed at European society and in the form of direct and targeted support of immigrants from Southeast Asia. Through its activities, Santikaram Association Slovakia promotes a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and with the regard to the preservation of natural resources, as well as with the respect for fundamental human rights and strengthening the integration of immigrants into society in all relevant dimensions.
Santikaram Association Slovakia is a legal entity registered under the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic on 7th July 2022, with official ID 54681294.
Board of Directors
Ven. Sati Santikaro Thera
Founder and Chairman
Venerable Sati Santikaro is a graduated teacher and a Theravada Buddhist monk ordained in the Burmese and Thai monastic traditions. After 15 years of serious training in the monastic order and traveling around the countries of Southeast Asia, Bhante decided to return to his native region in Central Europe where he established Santikaram Association Slovakia and Santikaram Forest Temple.
The monastic name Sati Santikaro can be translated as "Mindful Peacemaker". And it is precisely these two wholesome qualities of mind – peace and mindfulness – that Bhante constantly develops and that he teaches the others.
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Michal Viskup
Vice-chairman
Michal is a lifelong rock climber and devoted mountain lover. As an enthusiast of both types of climbing (traditional and sport climbing), he possess many great qualities, such as confidence in one's own ability, precise concentration, the ability to accept and deal with fear and suffering, the ability to manage doubts, or to visualize success in detail.
Michal is a manager of a successful company Anatomic, which deals with the construction of climbing walls and climbing holds. In addition, he is also an eternal improver in constant motion, a happy husband and father of three sons.
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Michal Pavlík
Member of the Board of Directors
Michal is a successful entrepreneur in the field of glazing balconies and terraces. His company Okno-Projekt, which offers the production, sale and installation of balcony systems and plastic windows, has been operating on the Slovak market for two decades. You can come and see his precise work in our forest temple, where the company Okno-Projekt sponsored the glazing of the terrace.
He has been interested in Eastern philosophies and meditation since his youth. Kindness, friendliness and helping others are his natural qualities. He is an exemplary father of two beautiful princesses, and his family always comes first.
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Ing. Katarína Marková
Member of the Board of Directors
Katka was working 15 years for large companies in the field of online business and marketing. She is currently dealing with real estate in Myjavské Kopanice and the surrounding area. She uses her wide experiences, communication skills, and knowledge of the region in her real estate agency Reality Kopanice.
In addition to her demanding work, she manages to raise two teenagers - twins. A loving and understanding husband is accompanying her through her life for over ten years. Two four-legged misfits, the dogs Tina and Perseus, add to her joy and harmony in Kopanice every day. Katka is a nature lover and likes to help all living creatures.
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Zuzana Leppová Hlaváčová
Member of the Board of Directors
Zuzka graduated from the hotel academy, but she found her meaning in life only a few years later as a social worker at the Social Services Center. She was so excited by the work at SSC that she decided to study social work at the university in the capital city.
She truly loves her work and keeps doing it with all her heart. She is always ready to offer love and understanding to people who really need it. With her immense compassion, she can enlighten the way for those who are already leaving this world. Zuzka is an attentive listener and a kind companion. Santikaram Forest Temple is her second home.
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Ing. Helena Pohanková
Auditor
Helena is an accountant with wide range of experiences and skills. She has been providing her economic services to companies and entrepreneurs for many years. In addition to managing the accounting of our association, she also oversees that its management and activities are in accordance with the statutes and set goals.
Anyone who wants to see her skills should come and see her Easter eggs. These beautiful eggs ornated with the traditional scratching technique decorate many tables in Slovakia and in other countries as well. Growing orchids, gardening or listening to the singing of spring birds are the best relaxation for her.
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