Zoom EN - Prajnaparamita

Attending online satsang using Zoom

Here is all you need to know about attending online satsang with Prajnaparamita using Zoom.
Even if you are experienced with using Zoom, please read the following as some sections specific to satsang with Prajnaparamita.

If you have not yet downloaded Zoom, please go here and select ‘Zoom Client for Meetings’.

Entering satsang

Step 1

Click on the Zoom link for the satsang

You will have received this by email. Zoom starts up in a browser. Click Launch Meeting. The Zoom application will start up by itself.

Step 2

Enter your name

This name will be displayed next to your video during satsang. If you log in with an unknown name, we can not admit you

Step 3

Turn on audio and video

Click the blue buttons that say ‘Join with video’ and ‘Join with Computer Audio’. There is also an option to test video and sound before clicking these.

Prajnaparamita likes to see everyone who is at satsang. For this reason, we ask you to please keep your camera turned on for the whole satsang.

Step 4

Choose your view

At the top right of your screen is a button that lets you switch between Speaker view or Gallery view. We suggest you use Speaker view during the satsang. Before and after satsang, if you want to see everyone’s faces, you can select Gallery view.

Step 5

Make sure you are sitting comfortably

Make sure you are not seated in front of a bright light, such as a window. Check that your face is well lit. This improves the quality of experience for everybody 😊

On that note, please do not eat or drink during satsang as it is distracting for those on the other side of the screen. Switch of your phone so you will not be interrupted.

Step 6a

Asking questions (see instructions for mobile devices below)

During the Satsang, click on the icon labeled “Reactions” in the toolbar on the bottom center of your screen.

Note: “Reactions” is the fifth option from the left at the bottom of the screen.

Now a new window should pop out on your screen after clicking “Reaction”. At the bottom of it (bottom right of the screen), you should see the button labeled “Raise Hand.” Click that button like your life depends upon it.

Note: Click “Raise Hand” at the bottom of the emoji list.

You’ll know your hand is raised as a participant when you see an emoji hand on the screen next to your name.

Now the moderator knows you would like to ask a question.
Please try to avoid asking questions via the chat.

Step 6b

To raise your hand on iPhone or Android Mobile Device

Click on the three horizontal dots, labeled “More”. Located in the toolbar in the bottom right corner of the screen.

In the pop-up at the bottom of your screen, tap “Raise Hand.”

When you are selected to ask a question, the moderator will ask if they can unmute you. Click the blue Unmute button.