Guest Stay at Monte Sahaja
About Staying at Monte Sahaja
This Guest Stay offers dedicated students of Moojibaba the opportunity to be immersed in the supportive satsang environment of Monte Sahaja.
We welcome you into this auspicious space of contemplation.
Visiting Monte Sahaja is by invitation only.
The centre is not open for drop-in or casual visits.
Monte Sahaja is Moojibaba’s home and the Centre for Self Realisation. It is located in the hills of the Alentejo region, about two hours south of Lisbon in the least populated area of Portugal. Monte Sahaja is a centre deeply supportive of meditation and Self-inquiry, with many contemplative areas created by Moojibaba himself. It is entirely dedicated to serving those in search of the realisation of the Self. Monte Sahaja is also a lighthouse that shares Moojibaba’s teachings worldwide.
Sustainability
Alentejo is a tranquil and beautiful area of Portugal with a rich cultural heritage and a slower pace of life. It is also known for its hot and dry summers that make it prone to drought. As a conscious choice to conserve water, over the years we have implemented various water saving methods including compost toilets, bucket showers and a water recycling system. We have found these systems to work very well, not only for the low impact on the region’s resources, but also for the simplicity and harmony that this conscious way of living brings.
Facilities and Accommodation
Although Monte Sahaja is beautiful and comfortable, the facilities are simple and modest. The accommodations have lights, however they are without power points. The land of Monte Sahaja is quite hilly, so a basic level of physical fitness is needed to walk around the land. However, we do have a Buggy service for those who require it. The accommodations vary between a 5 or 10 minute walk from the central area—we allocate the accommodations appropriately to suit each one’s fitness level. Despite the spaciousness of the land, each living area feels held inside the embrace of Sahaja.
Our accommodations consist of comfortable tents on wooden platforms, dormitories, individual Row house rooms, small huts and ‘Tuts’ (tiny huts). All accommodations have shared bathrooms.
Our dining hall provides delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals. We have good quality drinking water from our wells. You can find various drinking water taps in the central area and around the land.
Schedule and Daily Flow
Visitors are invited to approach their time at Monte Sahaja with openness and integrity—with a conscious effort to make full use of the supportive and spiritually uplifting environment that Sahaja offers.
We have a daily program which includes contemplations and most recent satsang recordings, and light seva opportunities to take part in daily tasks with the sangha.
Rather than creating a satsang schedule in advance, Moojibaba will meet us in satsang spontaneously when he is called to do so.
A typical daily schedule:
| 7:30 | Contemplation |
| 8:00 | Breakfast |
| 12:30 | Contemplation |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 18:30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 | Evening Program |
Who can apply?
For this stay, Moojibaba would like to work with those who are dedicated to Self-discovery, and have been closely following his guidance in a consistent way for some time already.
Therefore, to apply for the Guest Stay, you must have been subscribed to Sahaja Express since at least 1 December 2024, which is about 6 months. The satsangs on Sahaja Express allow each one to be in real time with Moojibaba’s guidance, and are essential preparation for making the most of a stay at Monte Sahaja.
If you do not meet these requirements at this time, we are happy to share that there will be an Online Awakening Intensive, 20-22 June 2025. This intensive is primarily for mature and earnest seekers who have been in satsang for some time and are familiar with Moojibaba’s recent pointings. Mature students may have the opportunity to join via Zoom. Others who have been following Moojibaba’s teachings for a shorter time may also join the Online Awakening Intensive via broadcast. We will send an email to our news mailing list once registration opens.
We also offer extensive online resources where you can follow Moojibaba’s satsang from wherever you are in the world, including Mooji.tv and Sahaja Express. You can find out more here.
Lisbon Intensive November 2025 ~ Update
We wanted to let you know that we will not be having an intensive in Lisbon, this November 2025, as was our intention. There will be a big event happening in Lisbon at the same time. This event usually brings large amounts of people to Lisbon, which would make it very difficult for everyone to find accommodation. We are looking into dates for another intensive in the future, and will be in touch as we know more.
Mental Health and Well Being
Satsang with Mooji is profound in guiding seekers to genuine and lasting Self-discovery. However, deep contemplation may not be suitable for those who have a history of any serious mental health condition, particularly in a concentrated satsang environment such as Monte Sahaja. If you have been previously diagnosed with a mental health condition, are currently undergoing treatment, or are feeling emotionally or mentally unstable or unwell, Monte Sahaja may not be suitable for you at this time. Find out more here→
Application
Applications are open until 17 June 2025 at 10:00 Lisbon time.
Invitations will be sent latest by 1 August 2025.
🎥 When you apply, we will ask you for a 2 minute video, sharing how the pointings have benefited you and why you would like to visit Monte Sahaja.
As spaces are limited, we will use a lottery system to help allocate places.
Please refrain from making any travel plans unless an invitation has been extended.
