Events

Invitation

I would like to invite you to a sesshin retreat 18-21.6.2026 in Bansky Studenec.

Weekend retreat (retreat, sesshin) is focused on intensive seated Zen meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), and simple daily activities in the tradition of Master Dogen’s Japanese Soto Zen school. During the retreat there will also be study of Buddhist philosophy and discussion about the Dharma. Open mutual discussion allows each participant to express their experience and view of Buddhist practice. The retreat is open to everyone with a sincere interest in studying the Dharma and a willingness to follow the retreat program. If you are interested, you may also actively contribute to the talks by preparing a discussion topic.

Shin Jin meditation centre – nature and retreat place

Please bring:

zafu and zabuton, or a sitting cushion and mat/blanket
loose dark clothing, for example sweatpants and a T-shirt
indoor footwear or slippers
work clothes suitable for the expected weather
personal things for 3 days

Organizer

Organizer/contact person for registration: Robert Spiegel (robert.spiegel7@gmail.com)

Arrival: Thursday from 16:00 to 18:30; program starts at 19:00.

Participation fee:

Participation fee: 150 EUR. The price covers only actual costs: space operation, food, and remuneration for the cook.

Registration deadline: 10.6.2026 (latest date for registration or cancellation)

Please send your registration by e-mail to the organizer and pay a deposit of 50 EUR.

Please send payments in EUR to the account SK0683300000002100549729 (Fio banka, a. s., Slovak branch of a foreign bank). For payments from the Czech Republic, you may send the equivalent deposit amount in CZK to account no. 2100549729/2010 (use a domestic CZK bank transfer, Fio banka, a. s.).

The remaining amount is to be paid in cash in EUR directly at the event.