{"id":1307,"date":"2025-09-08T21:24:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/?p=1307"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:15:21","slug":"202510-luna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/202510-luna\/","title":{"rendered":"27 October\u20132 November 2025"},"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;\">27 October\u20132 November 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Teachers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">V\u00e1clav<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">Chata Luna, Slovakia (near P\u00fachov)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\"><strong>Cena<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 368px;\">56\u20ac \/ 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<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-1307 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\/2025\/09\/20251029-group.pixelized.small_.jpg\" title=\"\" rel=\"gallery1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20251029-group.pixelized.small_-1024x711.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\n<p><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 by <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>This meditation style can be challenging. Please contact us if are unsure whether it is suitable for you.<\/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:#aa2b3655;    '>\r\n                            <\/p>\n<p>This is a shorter (1-week) course and does not have flexible dates \u2014 it is only possible to take part from the beginning till the end.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\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<h1>Arrival and departure<\/h1>\n<p>The course will start <strong>on Monday at 2pm<\/strong>; please come in advance, so that the group does not have to wait in case there is some minor delay on your way. A good local bus connection for the first day is <strong>11:55<\/strong> <em>P\u00fachov,,\u017eel. st. (train station) \u2192 <\/em><strong>12:48 <\/strong><em>Lys\u00e1 p.Makytou,,h\u00e1jov\u0148a<\/em> (plus 500m walk). On Sunday, we finish with lunch, so that we can give lift (5km), to those who need, to the train <strong>13:03<\/strong> <em>Lys\u00e1 pod Makytou<\/em> \u00ad\u2192 <strong>13:24<\/strong> <em>P\u00fachov<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Cars can be parked at the chalet&#8217;s parking place.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1>Venue<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1312 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/luna-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Chata Luna\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/luna-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/luna.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chataluna.info\/en\/\">Chata Luna<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp; is located in a beautiful part of Javorniky, close to the Czech-Slovak borders in the village of De\u0161n\u00e1.<\/p>\n<p>The rooms are shared (two people of the same sex; or about 4 in larger attic space, suitable for sleeping).<\/p>\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"leaflet-map WPLeafletMap\" style=\"height:50rem; width:100%;\"><\/div><script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMapShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar baseUrl = atob('aHR0cHM6Ly90aWxlLm9wZW5zdHJlZXRtYXAub3JnL3t6fS97eH0ve3l9LnBuZw==');\nvar base = (!baseUrl && window.MQ) ?\n    window.MQ.mapLayer() : L.tileLayer(baseUrl,\n        L.Util.extend({}, {\n            detectRetina: 0,\n        },\n        {\"subdomains\":\"abc\",\"noWrap\":false,\"maxZoom\":19}        )\n    );\n    var options = L.Util.extend({}, {\n        layers: [base],\n        attributionControl: false\n    },\n    {\"zoomControl\":true,\"scrollWheelZoom\":true,\"doubleClickZoom\":true,\"fitBounds\":false,\"minZoom\":0,\"maxZoom\":19,\"maxBounds\":null,\"attribution\":\"<a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/leafletjs.com\\\" title=\\\"A JS library for interactive maps\\\">Leaflet<\\\/a>; \\u00a9 <a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.openstreetmap.org\\\/copyright\\\">OpenStreetMap<\\\/a> contributors\"},\n    {});\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.createMap(options).setView([49.4,18.2],7);});<\/script>\n<p><script>\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || [];\nwindow.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function WPLeafletMarkerShortcode() {\/*<script>*\/\nvar map = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentMap();\nvar group = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getCurrentGroup();\nvar marker_options = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.getIconOptions({});\nvar marker = L.marker(\n    [49.2177881,18.1637922],\n    marker_options\n);\nvar is_image = map.is_image_map;\nif (marker_options.draggable) {\n    marker.on('dragend', function () {\n        var latlng = this.getLatLng();\n        var lat = latlng.lat;\n        var lng = latlng.lng;\n        if (is_image) {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker y=' + lat + ' x=' + lng);\n        } else {\n            console.log('leaflet-marker lat=' + lat + ' lng=' + lng);\n        }\n    });\n}\nmarker.addTo( group );\nmarker.bindPopup(window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape('Chata Luna'));window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.markers.push( marker );\n        });<\/script><\/p>\n<h1>Cost<\/h1>\n<p>Accommodation and food cost <strong>335\u20ac<\/strong> (it is possible to transfer reservation deposit of 120\u20ac first and remaining 215\u20ac about 2 weeks before the course starts).<\/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.<\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>How to register<\/h1>\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:#ff2b3655;    '>\r\n                            <\/p>\n<p>The capacity of the course is full. You can let us know to be on the waiting list (we are investigating further accommodation possibilities).<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> with questions before you make decision. The registration procedure is easy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill in the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdJnu-q5B1baw1FGrtuPG7SD_phAVYmx51J_1apU1SswIaKXg\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;amp;ouid=110273211642870564079\">registration form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the entire fee of 335\u20ac (or deposit of 120\u20ac); payment details are at the end of the registration form.<\/li>\n<li>We will get in touch with you to confirm you place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This meditation style can be challenging. Please contact us if are unsure whether it is suitable for you. Arrival and departure The course will start on Monday at 2pm; please come in advance, so that the group does not have to wait in case there is some minor delay on your way. A good local bus connection for the first day is 11:55 P\u00fachov,,\u017eel. st. (train station) \u2192 12:48 Lys\u00e1 p.Makytou,,h\u00e1jov\u0148a (plus 500m walk). On Sunday, we finish with lunch, so that we can give lift (5km), to those who need, to the train 13:03 Lys\u00e1 pod Makytou \u00ad\u2192 13:24 P\u00fachov. Cars can be parked at the chalet&#8217;s parking place. Cost Accommodation and food cost 335\u20ac (it is possible to transfer reservation deposit of 120\u20ac first and remaining 215\u20ac about 2 weeks before the course starts). 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