{"id":1037,"date":"2022-05-12T17:33:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T15:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/?p=1037"},"modified":"2022-11-24T21:03:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T20:03:17","slug":"202211-hrb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/202211-hrb\/","title":{"rendered":"5\u201320 November 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p><\/p>\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" >\n<caption>Summary<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">5\u201320 November 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Teachers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">Katar\u00edna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">Biela Skala (\u010cast\u00e1, near Pezinok)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Cena<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">36 \/ night {{priceextra}}<!-- (sponsored price available) --><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n<div class='dropshadowboxes-container ' style=''>\r\n                            <div class='dropshadowboxes-drop-shadow dropshadowboxes-rounded-corners dropshadowboxes-inside-and-outside-shadow dropshadowboxes-raised-with-inside-shadow-with-outside-shadow dropshadowboxes-effect-default' style=' border: 2px solid #DDD; height:; background-color:#232b3688;    '>\r\n                            <\/p>\n<h2>Looking back<\/h2>\n<p>We appreciate everybody who came and dedicated time and attention to oneself, for one\u2019s own and others\u2019 benefit outside of meditation \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\n\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1037 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large gallery1'><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\/\/ <![CDATA[\r\n\tjQuery(document).ready(function () {\r\n\t\tjQuery(\".gallery1 a\").attr(\"rel\",\"gallery1\");\t\r\n\t\tjQuery('a[rel=\"gallery1\"]').colorbox({maxWidth:\"95%\", maxHeight:\"95%\",title: function(){ return jQuery(this).children().attr(\"alt\"); }, });\r\n\t});\r\n\/\/ ]]>\r\n<\/script>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221110-opening.pixelized.jpg\" title=\"\" rel=\"gallery1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221110-opening.pixelized-1024x669.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"423\" alt=\"10.11.2022\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vipassana kurz Biela Skala Nov2022\" width=\"648\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YQyrcZrZW2k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/katarina-34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-48\" src=\"http:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/katarina-34-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Katar\u00edna B\u00edre\u0161ov\u00e1\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/katarina-34-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/katarina-34-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/katarina-34.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/vaclav3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/vaclav3-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/vaclav3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/vaclav3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/vaclav3.jpg 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a>This course will be taught jointly by <strong>Katar\u00edna B\u00edre\u0161ov\u00e1 <\/strong>&amp;<strong> V\u00e1clav \u0160milauer<\/strong> <strong>\u2212 <\/strong> see <a href=\"http:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/about\/\">about us<\/a>.<br style=\"clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"may-i-come\">May I come?<\/h1>\n<p>On this retreat of the <a href=\"http:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/vipassana\/\">Vipassana meditation<\/a>, we welcome both beginners and those with prior meditation experience, irrespective of religion, gender or age (16+). Vipassana is a Buddhist contemplation method; however, one does not need to be Buddhist (or have knowledge of Buddhism) to fully benefit from the meditation; in fact most course participants are not.<\/p>\n<p><!-- We recommend to go through the whole course to gain the full benefit. It is nevertheless possible to come for a shorter time (at least 4 nights) as the course proceeds on individual basis. --><\/p>\n<p>The number of participants is limited to 15, due to the individual approach of the course and capacity of the facilities.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1>Course<\/h1>\n<p>All participants are given detailed introduction into meditation at the beginning of the course.<\/p>\n<p>The course is organized around directing attention inwards as much as possible. Participants sleep 6 hours a day, breakfast is served usually 7am, lunch at noon. The rest of the time is dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/vipassana\/\">the practice<\/a> with short breaks between \u201crounds\u201d (walking+sitting meditation). The course is conducted in silence (and off-line). Whatever happens during the day can be discussed with the teacher at daily individual meetings; however, teachers are available 24\/7 if needed. <em>The teachers might adjust the regime individually if necessary (e.g.due to medical conditions).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Participants follow traditional 8 precepts which support meditation by eliminating distractions and make it easier to share space with others: no killing, stealing, sexual activities, lying, intoxicants, eating after lunch, entertainment (reading, writing, singing, music, yoga, phone, internet, \u2026) &amp; cosmetics, luxury.<\/p>\n<p>Food is vegetarian; snacks are served in the evening (youghurt, fruit juice, piece of cheese). Water, teas and coffee is available all day round.<\/p>\n<p><!-- We strive to provide individual accommodation, though that is often not possible due to limited room availaibility. Shared rooms (same-sex) are given with precedence to those registered for a shorter duration. Dealing with discomfort when sharing space is a part of the retreat training. --><\/p>\n<p>Participants can be contacted by their families in case of emergency through organizers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The whole course officially starts the first day at 4 p.m. and finishes the last day after breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1>Venue<\/h1>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1063\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala-300x124.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala-1024x424.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala-1536x636.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/biela-skala.jpg 1598w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bielaskala.com\">Biela Skala (White Rock)<\/a><\/strong> is an oasis in the Little Carpathians, surrounded by forest, 35 km from Bratislava.<\/p>\n<p>The closest (3km on the road) bus stops are <em>P\u00edla,,Star\u00e1 \u0160kola<\/em> (Pezinok district; direct connection from Bratislava). We will pick you up at these stops as needed, just let us know in advance.<\/p>\n<p>If you travel by car, look for <em>Kaplnka Matky Dobrej Rady, P\u00edla<\/em> (the last bit of the road is bicycle-only in the maps and navigation will not send you correctly), where you turn uphill; there is a sign saying <em>Lie\u010deb\u0148a Biela Skala<\/em>, it is about 3km from the site. If the entrance gate is closed, ring the bell there.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1077\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kaplnka-matky-dobrej-rady.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-maps\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d169486.8271798958!2d17.144511178843782!3d48.41369639835775!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x476cbd2f9aaba04b%3A0xbd87bc988353e4cf!2zRGV0c2vDoSBsaWXEjWVixYhhIEJpZWxhIHNrYWxh!5e0!3m2!1sen!2scz!4v1665636431079!5m2!1sen!2scz\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1>Cost<\/h1>\n<p>Accommodation costs <strong>36 \/ night<\/strong>, food will be paid from donations. A deposit of 120\u20ac (less if you come for a shorter time) is payable in advance by bank transfer, the rest at the start of the course (transfer\/cash).<\/p>\n<p>If the accommodation price is prohibitive for you, you are welcome to contact us and we will try to offer you something you can afford, and have the rest paid by sponsors.&nbsp; If you can pay more, thus becoming&nbsp; sponsor of others, you are the most welcome to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Teaching itself is on a donation basis (<em>d\u0101na<\/em>), following the tradition that meditation should be accessible to anyone. Donations can be given in cash at the place, or by transfer.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"what-to-bring\">What to bring<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>loose comfortable white\/light clothes (by tradition) or neutral colors, covering shoulders and knees;<\/li>\n<li>warm socks for inside; also take warm clothes (like jumpers, long sleeve shirts, shawl, &#8230;);<\/li>\n<li>slippers;<\/li>\n<li>toiletries (toothpaste, shower gel);<\/li>\n<li>(<del>alarm clock\/timer<\/del> we will have enough to borrow; note that using phones is <em>not<\/em> possible);<!--\n \t\n\n<li>alarm clock, countdown timer (we will have some to borrow);\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><em>as you can not use your mobile phone during the course, we recommend that you bring sports watch with alarm\/timer such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.co.uk\/w200-m-mens-stopwatch-blue-id_8501805.html\">W200M<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.co.uk\/w200-s-timer-watch-green-blue-id_8239777.html\">W200S<\/a> from Decathlon (12\u20ac);<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n--><\/li>\n<li>optionally your favourite tea\/coffee, cushion, blanket;<\/li>\n<li>flask (thermos) for hot water (for colder weather);<\/li>\n<li>course fee (minus deposit) in cash, or send it in advance <a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/bank\/\">by bank transfer<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>cash for donation for teachers after the course; bank transfer is also possible;<\/li>\n<li>any medication you take or might need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if you have enough capacity (traveling by car), please take your own yoga-mat \u2014 it can be used for walking meditation on the floor (there are carpets in the rooms but not in the meditation hall).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that the body might be cold in meditation. Even though there are blankets at our disposal to cover the shoulders during sitting, you will definitely make good use of warm clothes you bring.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intense course in beautiful mountain environment in central Slovakia. 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