The center in Prague-Troja is open 7  days a week for the 21- day basic course (start possible anytime, please contact the center), a retreat, or an introduction to Vipassana meditation. Besides this, we also offer additional courses as listed below (for updates see facebook or contact us).

2023

Update September: Tisarana will be closed for retreats and groups from the 6 -30th of September. Calls will be forwarded to Ondrej. Anna and Jonathan are available for home retreats and support via Whatsapp.

Schedule updates are posted at facebook.com/TisaranaPraha.

“Why must we undertake Vipassana meditation retreats? Because we search for happiness and want to liberate our lives and our minds from suffering. We go on retreats to cleanse and disentangle our troubled lives and minds. This experience frees our mind.” (Ajahn Tong) 21-Day Basic Course and Retreats The center in Prague-Troja is open 7  days a week for the 21- day basic course (start possible anytime, please contact the center), a retreat, or an introduction to Vipassana meditation. Besides this, we also offer additional courses  (for updates see facebook or contact us). Regular Tuesday and Sunday Group From 29th January, every Tuesday from 18-20h, every Sunday from 10-12h, registration via phone, SMS, or WhatsApp +420 722008067. There will be a talk, an introduction to Vipassana meditation for new students, and group meditation. On donation. Sunday Introduction Courses at Zlute Lazne 9. July, 8. August, 3. September Sunday meditation course at Žluté lázně. Entrance through Dvorce, 10-12h. Everyone is welcome to come and learn insight (Vipassana) meditation. The meditation helps people to overcome negative feelings, wake up and enjoy life. Free (by donation). www.zlutelazne.cz/en
Additional Courses 2023
July 29 – 30 Vipassana Weekend Meditation		The weekend will begin with instructions how to practice Vipassana (insight) meditation. Insight meditation helps student understand and overcome suffering. Ajahn Tong states that “it is the duty of human beings to free themselves from suffering.” There will be group and individual practice and talks about meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. It is also possible to attend for a day. Cost 1000 kc per day. Teaching on donation. To register and for more information email Anna and Jonathan
August 26 – 27 Vipassana Weekend Meditation		The weekend will begin with instructions how to practice Vipassana (insight) meditation. Insight meditation helps student understand and overcome suffering. Ajahn Tong states that “it is the duty of human beings to free themselves from suffering.” There will be group and individual practice and talks about meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. It is also possible to attend for a day. Cost 1000 kc per day. Teaching on donation. To register and for more information email Anna and Jonathan
4 – 20 Long Vipassana Course		Long Vipassana Meditation Retreat The long meditation course is an opportunity to complete the basic/foundation course taught by Ajahn Tong. It involves intensive immersion into insight meditation and learning how to “practice like your hair is on fire (Dogen).” Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. It is also possible to attend for a shorter time. The retreat and teaching are on donation. Contact Jonathan and Anna to register
October 28 Vipassana and Metta/ Loving Kindness Weekend Course		Students will learn how to do Vipassana (insight) and loving-kindness meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome .9- 17h Cost 1000 kc. Teaching on donation. Contact Jonathan and Anna to register, info@tisarana.cz “Greed and selfishness are washed away by giving, sharing, helping and contributing to the well-being of others.” Ajahn Tong
6 – 22 Long Vipassana course		Long Vipassana Meditation Retreat The long meditation course is an opportunity to complete the basic/foundation course taught by Ajahn Tong; “we practice insight meditation based on the four foundations of mindfulness to achieve sublime happiness.” It is an intensive immersion into insight meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. It is also possible to attend for a shorter time. The retreat and teaching are on donation. Contact Jonathan and Anna to register,

Participation

The center in Prague-Troja is open 7  days a week for the 21- day basic course (start possible anytime, please contact the center), a retreat, or an introduction to Vipassana meditation. Besides this, we also offer additional courses as listed below (for updates see facebook or contact us).

• an introduction: introduction to the meditation, app. 1 – 2 hours
• short retreat (one day, or several)
• 21-day-basic course, it is possible to finish earlier, please discuss this with the teachers in advance
• 10-day retreat – for those who have already done the basic course
• home retreat − for those who have already done the basic course and one 10-day retreat at the center
• weekly evening meditation group, Tuesdays 6pm−8pm. There will be a talk, an introduction for new students, and group meditation. SMS or phone to register.

Venue

The center is located at the address Na Kazance 636/3, Prague 7−Troja. It is easily accessible by public transport or car. It is near the Prague ZOO, and can be reached on foot from the Stromovka park as well. It faces the riverbank and is rather quiet.

Public transport

• Take tram no. 17 (it crosses the whole city from south to north), get off at the Trojská station; take the bus 112 from there, 2 stations to “Čechova škola”, or walk along the street for about 10 minutes.
• Take the C (red) subway line, get off at Nádraží Holešovice, take the bus 112 (goes every 2-5 minutes during rush hours), get off at the Čechova škola station after about 7 minutes (the station is on-demand).

Car

Use your navigation to get to the street Na Kazance. That’s where you can park.

Walkthrough

Get off at “Čechova škola”, walk in the direction as you can, take the first left. If you come by car, that is the “Na Kazance” street, suitable for parking.

Go to the very end of the street, turn right; you will see the dark orange rug on the veranda of our center.

The house number is 636/3; you will see our sign at the house door. Ring the bell marked “Meditační centrum”.

Price/ Donation

Thanks to the generosity of good people, the courses are donation-based, we nevertheless hope to cover the costs with your donations. They will be used to cover course expenses: flight tickets for teachers, rental of the house, operating and administration costs.

What to bring

Day-visitors:

 – loose-fitting, comfortable clothes that cover shoulders and knees
– slippers
– a light blanket or shawl for sitting meditation

For a longer stay:

During a retreat, students are asked to observe the  Eight Buddhist precepts.