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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

  • 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.
  • 🌿 May Meditation Retreat at Santikaram I.🌿
    🌿 May Meditation Retreat at Santikaram I.🌿
    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.
  • 🌿 May Meditation Retreat at Santikaram II.🌿
    🌿 May Meditation Retreat at Santikaram II.🌿
    Thu, May 08
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    May 08, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+2 – May 11, 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.
  • Vesak Festival 2025
    Vesak Festival 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 Vesak Festival 2025 (also known as the Buddha Day) on Sunday, 11 May 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.
  • Asalha Puja 2025
    Asalha Puja 2025
    Sat, Jul 12
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Jul 12, 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, 12 July 2025 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
  • 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.

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.

Sitting meditation

Past Events

  • New Year Retreat
    New Year Retreat
    Fri, Dec 27
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Dec 27, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT+1 – Jan 05, 2025, 2:00 PM GMT+1
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Come 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.
  • Mediation camp
    Mediation camp
    Thu, Nov 14
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Nov 14, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+1 – Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+1
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    A 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.
  • Kathina Festival 2024
    Kathina Festival 2024
    Sun, Oct 27
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Oct 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+1
    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 2024 at Santikaram Forest Temple.
  • Mediation camp
    Mediation camp
    Thu, Oct 24
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Oct 24, 2024, 10:00 PM GMT+2 – Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    A 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.
  • Meditation retreat (A/B)
    Meditation retreat (A/B)
    Thu, Oct 17
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Oct 17, 2024, 10:00 PM GMT+2 – Oct 20, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    Meditation 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.
  • Mediation camp
    Mediation camp
    Thu, Sep 19
    Santikaram Forest Temple
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+2 – Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT+2
    Santikaram Forest Temple, Stránske 290, 013 13 Stránske, Slovakia
    A 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.
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