Online Retreat with Mooji

Satsang means ‘association with the highest Truth’ and refers to a gathering of people who are searching for who or what they truly are at the deepest level. Satsang often takes place in the presence of an awakened teacher or master. Seekers will ask questions and the master will respond to clear up any doubts, misunderstandings or apparent obstacles. Satsang, Self-inquiry and ‘An Invitation to Freedom’ are all powerful aids to discovering your true nature and timeless freedom. A lasting discovery of Truth is often referred to as self-realisation, enlightenment or awakening. More information can be found on the Satsang page.

We encourage everyone to attend all the sessions of the retreat, however if this is not possible, the recordings are available to stream or download for at least 6 months after the event. Streaming is possible shortly after the end of each Satsang, and downloads will be available within 2 weeks after the end of the retreat.

As much as possible throughout the retreat, move quietly with your attention resting in silent awareness. Some suggestions that you may wish to consider:
– Preparing your space can contribute greatly to the atmosphere. For example, a clean and quiet space where you are comfortable and undisturbed can be supportive.
– Take a moment to consider how to be free from distractions and interruptions. Eg. turn off your phone; close apps and other tabs on the computer; where possible, let friends and family know that you would prefer not to be disturbed
– The time you spend prior to and after Satsang is of utmost importance to allow the pointings to settle deeply inside your heart. Sitting quietly at these times can be very powerful, even if it is just for 10 minutes.
– Keep your attention focused inwards throughout the retreat even while engaging in necessary practical daily activities and interactions.
– Arrange some quiet contemplative time, and avoid unnecessary distractions throughout the retreat, such as watching movies/tv, browsing social media etc.

The most important requirement is a sincere and wholehearted commitment to self-discovery. While it is recommended to have plenty of time for contemplation, and a calm and peaceful space to join the retreat, it is still possible to benefit greatly from the retreat in other circumstances. Our suggestion would be to be as present as possible during the Satsangs (live or recorded), and to avoid any unnecessary additional activities other than what is required of you.

During the retreat, Mooji will mostly take written questions and may call on those who have joined the Zoom call for that Satsang. Before each Satsang, a number of questions are printed from those that are joining the Satsang on Zoom. Those who wish to ask Mooji a question can fill in the Question for Mooji form available after registration, and some of these letters will be read in Satsang.

During registration, you can indicate which Satsang session you would prefer to join on Zoom (if any). The Zoom invitation emails will be sent out the day before the retreat, on Tuesday, 18 January by 23:00 (11pm) Lisbon time. We try to accommodate everyone’s preference, but as we cannot guarantee this, it is important to read this email before the start of the retreat to confirm which session you will attend on Zoom. Letters almost always come from someone present in that particular Zoom call.

Letters in French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and Russian: It is possible to write letters to Mooji in these languages and our team will translate them. Mooji may read some translated letters during the Satsang where translation is available in the Zoom for that particular language (each satsang will offer translation for all languages on the Live Broadcast, but only 1 languages within the zoom call) 

The retreat is in English, and live translation is available in French, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Spanish for the broadcast for all Live Satsangs. We will not be able to offer translation for technical support. 

It is possible to submit letters for Mooji in the above languages and our team will translate them. Live Translation for each language will also be available in selected Zoom calls, with each language being allocated a particular session. Each participant will have the opportunity to attend one Satsang session on Zoom (if they like), and priority for a particular session will be given to those who require translation in the language being offered on Zoom.

This translation service is being lovingly offered by non-professional interpreters joining online from around the world, and the quality may vary. It is helpful for some participants to listen to Satsang in their native language, however there is always the possibility that some of Mooji’s words or meaning is missing or not translated perfectly. Naturally, Mooji’s own, unfiltered words are the highest and most powerful transmission, but many have benefitted deeply from listening to the live translation.

Concession places are available for those who are unable to attend at the full price for financial reasons. Please click here for more information. Applications for concessions close on Thursday, 13 January at 6am (Lisbon time). If you can complete the form earlier, that is a great help for us to process the applications in good time before the start of the retreat.

This retreat is not residential; it is being offered online only.

Space is not limited for this event as it is being offered online. 

Go to the Pricing & Registration tab shown in the navigation. Before registering, please carefully read through the retreat information above, including the Retreat Guidelines, Terms & Conditions (including cancellation policy) and Privacy Policy.

Registration has the following steps:
– Create a Mooji.org account or Log In using your existing Sangha Shop or Sahaja Express account
– Read and acknowledge the mental health information
– Fill in the information on the Checkout page, taking note that there are two columns, and click “Place order”
– You will then have immediate access to the Retreat Home page
– You will also receive two booking confirmations: one containing your Invoice for payment and another Welcome email with the link to the retreat Home page and some other information

At Satsang time, go to the retreat homepage. The link is in your confirmation email, you can also get there by clicking ‘Attend’ at the top of this page.

If you are already logged in, you will be automatically taken to the broadcast. If you are not logged in, just click log in and enter your Mooji.org account details. The broadcast will start automatically on the video player.

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If you have any difficulties getting your payment accepted, or another problem not covered in these FAQs, please contact us here.

Make sure you have registered for the event. At Satsang time, go to the Retreat Homepage. You can get there by clicking ‘Attend’ or ‘Log In’ at the top right of this page. If you do not see either ‘Attend’ or ‘Log In’, then you may be logged into our website with a different email address than the one you registered with. In this case, go to ‘My Account’ (by clicking the circle at the very top right) and log in with the same email address you used to register for the retreat.

If you are already logged in, you will be automatically taken to the broadcast. If you are not logged in, just click log in and enter your Mooji.org account details. The broadcast will start automatically on the video player.

Usually broadcasts begin 5-15 minutes before scheduled time. If the Satsang doesn’t start on schedule, please refresh the page. If it is still not there, please double check the Schedule page and make sure you are tuning in at the correct time based on your time zone.

If you have any issues, please check the FAQ and if you still need help contact us here.

These are our suggested technical specifications for joining the broadcasts:

Internet Connection
5-10mbps download speed is recommended. You can check your connection at Fast.

System Requirements 
Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher.

Supported desktop browsers
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari 8 or higher, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge. Note: We recommend using Google Chrome as it seems to have the least technical difficulties. If you are having any trouble watching the live stream or recordings, please try switching to Google Chrome.

Supported mobile browsers
Chrome, Firefox, Safari (iOS), Android native browser (Samsung devices only)

Please note that Smart TV browsers are not supported at this time.

The same requirements apply for a Zoom meeting as for joining the broadcast (see question above). Additionally, we recommend that you:

• Download the latest version of Zoom software for free here 
• Test your audio and camera on Zoom here
• Join using a computer (PC or Mac) instead of a mobile device / tablet
• Connect with headphones that have an in-built microphone

Zoom is a video and audio conferencing platform that allows calls for groups of people. The free account offered by Zoom is sufficient to participate in this retreat. You can find out more about Zoom here.

No, most participants will watch each Satsang via the Live Broadcast. During Satsang, a smaller, changing group of participants will be in a Zoom call with Mooji. Everyone will have the opportunity to join one Satsang session on Zoom (if they like). Much like in a physical retreat, most of the retreat participants are being guided through Mooji’s universal exchanges with questioners that come forward.  

Additionally there will be several online contemplative areas offered via Zoom. These Sahaja Spaces include the Mooji Mandir, Shiva temple, Christ Chapel, and Ganga Lagoon from Monte Sahaja, the Center for Self-Realisation in Portugal. In these Zoom calls, video footage from these beautiful areas will be played, while the participants can sit quietly and contemplate in the potent spiritual atmosphere. These are not interactive spaces, so those joining the call will have their audio muted.

A group of participants will join each Satsang via Zoom, while the rest of the participants watch a live broadcast via the retreat homepage. During registration, you can indicate which Satsang session you would prefer to join on Zoom (if any). The Zoom invitation emails will be sent out the day before the retreat, on Tuesday, 18 January by 23:00 (11pm) Lisbon time. We try to accommodate everyone’s preference, but as we cannot guarantee this, it is important to read this email before the start of the retreat to confirm which session you will attend on Zoom.

The Zoom invitation emails will be sent out the day before the retreat, on Tuesday, 18 January by 23:00 (11pm) Lisbon time. We try to accommodate everyone’s preference, but as we cannot guarantee this, it is important to read this email before the start of the retreat to confirm which session you will attend on Zoom.

Participants for the retreat will be given access to online materials that guide you on how to install and connect to meetings with Zoom. As everyone has the opportunity to join one Satsang session on Zoom, it is essential that everyone joins one of the following Onboarding & Zoom Practice Calls:

Sunday, 16 January
9:00-10:30 (Lisbon time)
15:00-16:30 (Lisbon time)

Monday, 17 January
9:00-10:30 (Lisbon time)
15:00-16:30 (Lisbon time)

Joining this practice call will help to ensure that you are comfortable in Zoom and with the settings that will suit you for this retreat.

Please note: we can only offer technical support in English. Also, given the number of people connecting, we will be unable to offer technical support during Satsang itself.

We are taking care to ensure that the Zoom calls are configured in a way that ensures a good retreat experience for everyone. People will not be able to interrupt, and will only be able to speak if called upon. Extra features such as chat and screen share will be disabled to avoid unnecessary noise and interruptions.

Please try refreshing the page and closing / re-opening your browser. If you are having consistent issues trying to watch the stream, please try switching to Google Chrome web browser.

If you are experiencing recurring buffering, please make sure your internet connection is fast enough to support streaming: www.speedtest.net (should be at least 1.5 Mbps download)

If you have a slower internet connection, please try lowering the playback resolution by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the video player.

Wherever possible, connect to internet using a cable rather than WiFi

If you have confirmed your connection is fine and you have been able to watch the stream successfully so far, the problem may be on our end. We will be working to fix the issue and you can contact us here to let us know what is happening for you.

If you have not been able to establish a connection to the stream at all, please take a screenshot and send it to us here.

Live Satsang is usually broadcast with two or more different quality streams. You can adjust the quality setting in the lower right corner of the player. Select the highest quality that your internet bandwidth can handle.

If you are hearing an echo, it is possible you have the retreat open in multiple browser tabs or windows.

If you cannot hear any sound, please make sure you don’t have the player or your computer sound muted.

• Please try watching on Google Chrome and see if this helps
• Delete your cookies from your browser
• See if it works on a different device.

If you are still having trouble, please take a screenshot and send it to us here along with an explanation of what you have tried so far.

Delete your cookies from your browser

Make sure you are logging in with the same account you used to register

If you can’t remember your password, click ‘Forgot password’ and you will receive a link to reset it

If you can’t remember the account you used to register for the retreat, please contact us here and we should be able to help you find your account information

Our first recommendations are always to:

• Restart web browser
• Clear cookies and browsing history
• Try using Google Chrome

If these suggestions don’t help, please give as much detail as possible in the issue you are facing, and include screenshots (how to take a screenshot) as well as the browser and device you are using. You may send us your support question here.

If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, the cancellation policy below will apply:

• If you cancel up to 48 hours before the start of the Online Event/Retreat, a full refund of the ticket fee will be given.
• It is not possible to cancel within 48 hours before the start of the Online Event/Retreat; no refunds will be given for cancellation requests after this time.

The Terms & Conditions can be found here. The Privacy Policy can be found here.