{"id":787,"date":"2019-12-13T14:26:47","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T13:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/?p=787"},"modified":"2022-01-25T14:56:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:56:05","slug":"202011-hrb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/202011-hrb\/","title":{"rendered":"7\u201322 November 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" >\n<caption>Summary<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7\u201322 November 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Teacher<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Katar\u00edna &amp; V\u00e1clav<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chata pod Hrbom (Central Slovakia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>24\u20ac\/night<br \/>\n(sponsored price available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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-1' class='gallery galleryid-787 gallery-columns-2 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\/2019\/12\/20201108-opening.pixelized.jpg\" title=\"Za\u010diatok \/ Opening\" rel=\"gallery1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20201108-opening.pixelized-1024x577.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"365\" alt=\"Za\u010diatok \/ Opening\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"gallery-caption\" id=\"caption920\"><span class=\"imagecaption\">Za\u010diatok \/ Opening<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20201121-closing.pixelized.jpg\" title=\"Ukon\u010denie \/ Closing\" rel=\"gallery1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20201121-closing.pixelized-1024x567.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"359\" alt=\"Ukon\u010denie \/ Closing\" \/><\/a>\r\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"gallery-caption\" id=\"caption921\"><span class=\"imagecaption\">Ukon\u010denie \/ Closing<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\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:#aa2b3688;    '>\r\n                            <\/p>\n<p>The course will be held in accordance with the current epidemiologic regulations (individual rooms, face masks in common spaces, distancing, hand hygiene, disinfections, &#8230;).<\/p>\n<p>As an extra requirement from our side, participants must present a certificate of <strong>negative covid-19 PCR test<\/strong>; (<em>not the fast antigene test<\/em>) at arrival, the swab being not older than 72 hours.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\n<p><strong><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><\/strong>This course will be taught jointly by <strong>Katar\u00edna B\u00edre\u0161ov\u00e1<\/strong> &amp; <strong>V\u00e1clav \u0160milauer <\/strong>\u2212 see <a href=\"http:\/\/vipassana.sk\/en\/about\/\">about us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><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 will officially start on Friday, November 7 at 4 p.m. and finish Sunday, 22 November after breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1>Venue<\/h1>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chata-pod-hrbom-e1543423517113.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-677\" src=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chata-pod-hrbom-e1543423517113-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chata-pod-hrbom-e1543423517113-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chata-pod-hrbom-e1543423517113-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chata-pod-hrbom-e1543423517113-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vipassana.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/chata-pod-hrbom-e1543423517113.jpg 1141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Chata pod Hrbom<\/strong> (Chalet under the Hrb peak, 1087m a.s.l.) is a secluded accommodation facility with long tradition of hosting meditation and yoga retreats.<\/p>\n<p>The closest city, and larger train\/bus station, is <em>Bansk\u00e1 Bystrica<\/em> (airports around: Bratislava, Wien, Budapest) , the closest local bus stop is <em>\u013dubietov\u00e1,,Podlipa r\u00e1zc. <\/em>(about 30 minutes from Bansk\u00e1 Bystrica)<em>,&nbsp;<\/em>the closest train stop in <em>Lu\u010dat\u00edn<\/em> (about 15 minutes from Bansk\u00e1 Bystrica). We<em> will pick you up at these stops as needed, just let us know in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It is possible to reach the place via forest road with a regular car (no 4\u00d74 needed).<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-maps\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1353079.5390899882!2d18.053357254669706!3d48.50146194560602!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x471569054879b81b%3A0x96597381b41eda08!2sCottage+under+Hrbom!5e0!3m2!1sen!2scz!4v1543425558504\" 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><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Access to the chalet<\/h2>\n<p>If you travel by car, <strong>do not put the chalet itself into your navigation, you will most likely get stuck<\/strong>. The only road passes through \u013dubietov\u00e1 (<em>not<\/em> through Osrblie), then continue on the main road (direction Streln\u00edky); turn left about 1km past \u013dubietov\u00e1 at the <em>Podlipa<\/em> crossing; there is an small sign saying <em>\u010celienec<\/em> (a ranch) at that crossing \u2014 follow that one (the name is <em>V\u010delinec \/ \u010celinec \/ V\u010delienec \/ \u010celjenec<\/em> depending on the map used). Continue about 5km on the paved road to the ranch; immediately after the ranch, take the left turn uphill to the forest. After about 100m, the road comes to the edge of the forest (there is a small sign <em>Chata pod hrbom<\/em> in the bush there) and there is no more paving. This is the last point on this map:<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-maps\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m34!1m12!1m3!1d7579.967251031394!2d19.433591800233625!3d48.729507975447376!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m19!3e0!4m5!1s0x47156984ca0c55a3%3A0x400f7d1c6970440!2zxL11YmlldG92w6EsIFNsb3Zha2lh!3m2!1d48.7464656!2d19.3628286!4m3!3m2!1d48.7392785!2d19.3827237!4m3!3m2!1d48.7281829!2d19.43451!4m3!3m2!1d48.7289879!2d19.4379351!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sde!4v1649568470939!5m2!1sen!2sde\" 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><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Take the left turn into the forest; after about 100m, there is a red barrier which should be open when the course starts. Continue on the forst road <em>without navigation<\/em> for about 15 minutes uphill to the chalet.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h1>Cost<\/h1>\n<p>Accommodation and food cost <strong>24\u20ac\/night<\/strong> (20\u20ac goes to the guesthouse, 4\u20ac helps us cover other expenses). 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>your own towel (not provided!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>face masks<\/strong> (at least 2\u00d7 washable or a sufficient number of throw-away); disinfection will be available.<\/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>\n<p><p><\/p>\n<h1>How to register<\/h1>\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>Inform us about your intention to come.<\/li>\n<li>We confirm space availability.<\/li>\n<li>You transfer the deposit and fill registration form.<\/li>\n<li>We confirm the reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intense course in beautiful mountain environment in central Slovakia. 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