Meditation retreat in Banský Studenec, November 2026

On behalf of Dogensangha Slovensko I invite you to the autumn sesshin (retreat), 6–8 November 2026, in Banský Studenec.

If you want to let everything go and just sit, this is the right time for you.

The weekend retreat (sesshin) is devoted to intensive practice of Zen meditation in the tradition of the Japanese Soto school of Master Dogen: sitting (zazen), walking (kinhin) and simple daily work. It also includes study of the Dharma and an open discussion in which everyone can share their experience. We are an open group; everyone with a sincere interest and the willingness to follow the programme is welcome. If you like, you can also take part in the talks and prepare a topic for discussion.

Practical details

Arrival: you can come as early as Thursday 5 November
Start: Friday 6 November 2026 at 18:00
End: Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:00

Fee: 145 euros. It covers food, the cook, accommodation and energy.
Sign-up: Send your application by e-mail to the organiser and at the same time pay a deposit of 45 euros to the account SK51 1100 0000 0026 1155 5709 (Tatra banka, recipient Boris Hruškovič). In the payment note, please give your full name and the word “sesshin”.
Pay the rest in cash, in euros, at the retreat.
Organiser: Boris Yudó Hruškovič, the contact for sign-up (borisyudo@shinjin.sk)
In an emergency, contact him on WhatsApp: +421 903 416 127.

Please bring

a zafu and zabuton (a sitting cushion, and a mat or a blanket)
loose dark clothes (for example tracksuit trousers and a T-shirt)
indoor shoes (slippers)
work clothes for the expected weather (see the programme, samu)
personal things for 3 days

Long ago, Vinny told me this story:

“A student comes to a master and asks: What can you give me? The master answers: I can give you nothing, but I can take something away from you!”