Supported Features

Adding a profile image to your 30NOWaccount enhances the Sangha experience by creating a more personal connection with other users. Your profile image appears on posts you post and promotes a sense of Sangha/community and connection.

Changing your profile image works as follows:

• Go to the section my profile picture on the My Details page.
• Click and press the button to upload or change an image.
• Select an image from your device that you want to use as your profile image.
• Save the changes, and your new image will be visible in your posts and interactions 30NOW.

Good to know: To show an image next to your name during live sessions, change this via Zoom.us. More information >

No. When participating in the daily Live Meditations and Live Lecture open, only the guide/speaker is visible on screen. You do not need to register any data for participation.

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Most of the offerings are in Dutch, but we regularly offer Live Lectures in English. In addition, some Live Courses, In-Depth Series and Live Retreats are also largely in English. See 30NOW.nl/courses-series and use the language filter.

Good to know: The translation option in the menu bar is a feature that allows you to easily translate the content of 30NOW.nl from Dutch to English. The button, when clicked, activates a translation tool that automatically converts the text on the page from Dutch to English, making it more accessible for users who speak English but not Dutch.

With 30NOW.nl/donate you can transfer a donation for the supervisors.

The team of guides provides live meditations and lectures based on a donation (dana). You have the option to transfer an amount of your own choice; this will be distributed among the supervisors. Any amount you give is good – give what makes you happy: Donation for all supervisors.

Thank you in advance!

Mindfulness Moment offers weekly sessions for anyone who wants to support and refresh their mindfulness practice. It is ideal for people who have previously attended a training and want to keep mindfulness alive in their daily lives.

More information can be found at 30NOW.nl/mindfulness

On average, a Day Meditation lasts 15 minutes with a maximum duration of 18 minutes. You can find more information about Day Meditations .

Are you looking for the duration of the Live Meditations? Then go to 30NOW.nl/live

The duration of a Live Lecture is usually 75 minutes, but the exact duration may differ slightly per lecture and supervisor. Most lectures start with a short meditation, followed by the lecture and conclude with a question and answer moment.

The duration of a Live Meditation is usually 30 minutes. The Live Meditation on Monday evening will also be concluded with a question and answer moment.

Check out the screenshot below to see how to post and delete a message.

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• 30NOW Next: Weekly meditations and inspiration. More info: 30NOW.nl/next

• Dharma Deepening: Daily sessions and inspiration. More info: 30NOW.nl/dharma

• Mindfulness Moment: A weekly resting point for your practice. More info: 30NOW.nl/mindfulness

• What is the 'SAVE' button and where can I find it?
  The 'SAVE' button is a member feature that allows you to save meditations and talks for later use. You will find this button on the review pages of all meditations and talks from the Library.
• How does saving a meditation or reading work?
  If you want to save a meditation or reading, simply click/press the 'SAVE' button visible at the top of the page. This will automatically add the meditation or reading in question to your list of saved items.
• Where can I find my list of saved meditations and readings?
  You can easily find your saved meditations and lectures in the main menu. Go to 'Live Meditation' and then select 'Saved' to view your personal list of saved items.
• Can I remove a meditation or reading from my saved list?
  Yes, you can remove items from your saved list. If you no longer want to save a meditation or reading, go to the meditation or reading in question and use the save button again.

For further questions or support, please contact Team Support. We are happy to help you.

At 30NOW we make, during the Live Courses, 30NOW Next and Live Sangha evenings, using Zoom Meetings.
At the daily Live Meditations and Live Lectures on Sunday, we use Zoom Webinar.
The explanation below is about Zoom Meetings and therefore applies to the Live Courses, 30NOW Next and Sangha Live evenings.

What is Zoom Meetings

Zoom Meetings is a video platform that makes it possible to organize online sessions/meetings where participants can see and hear each other live.

• To participate in a Zoom Meetings you need an internet connection and a computer or mobile device.
• You install the Zoom application (once only) via zoom.us/download.
• Joining then goes through a unique meeting URL or meeting ID.
  You will receive this from 30NOW by email and is also visible on the Week or Month pages of the Live Course.
• You can then turn on your audio and video yourself and send chat messages.

Short video tutorial

A handy video manual on how to participate in a (Live) Zoom meeting can be found below.

Using "Reactions" or "Reactions"

During a Zoom meeting, participants can use reactions by clicking on the "Reactions" icon in the bottom bar. This opens a pop-up menu with different emoticons to select. After selecting an emoticon, it will be displayed on the participant's screen and visible to the facilitator and other participants of the live session. Reactions can be used to communicate quickly and non-disruptively with other participants during the live session, for example to indicate that you would like to respond by saying something.

Changing your name during a live session

Windows | macOS | Linux:

• Join a Zoom meeting using the Zoom desktop app.
• Click on Participants in the Zoom-in meeting controls.
• Hover your mouse over your name and then click on the ellipsis.
• Click Change Name.
• A pop-up window will appear. In the pop-up window, enter your display name.
• Click Change.

Android | iOS:

• Join a Zoom meeting using the Zoom mobile app.
• Tap Participants in the Zoom-in meeting controls.
• Tap your name and then tap Change Name.
• A pop-up window will appear.
• In the pop-up window, enter your display name. Tap Done.

Website:

• Join a Zoom meeting using the web app.
• Click on Participants in the Zoom-in meeting controls.
• Hover your mouse over your name and then click More.
• Click Change Name.
• A pop-up window will appear. In the pop-up window, enter your display name.
• Click Change.

Test beforehand

Before participating in a Zoom Meeting, it can be nice to gain some experience with Zoom Meetings. For this you can:

• Join the next Zoom Meetings test session available 24/7 at https://zoom.us/test
• In Zoom you can test your sound and microphone in settings:
  • Click the sound icon in the bottom left corner of the Zoom application.
  • Select "Test Speaker and Microphone" from the menu.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to test the audio and microphone.
  • If the test is successful, you should be able to hear what you are saying through the speaker and the sound level of your microphone should be displayed.
• In addition, all live sessions are opened for participation fifteen minutes before the start so that you can test your image and sound.

General technical tips

When participating in a Zoom Meeting, you should pay attention to the following:

1. Stable internet connection: Make sure you have a stable and fast internet connection to participate in the Zoom Meeting without interruption.
2. Working camera and microphone: Make sure your camera and microphone are working properly and that you are clearly visible/audible to other participants. Do you have doubts? Then test your image and sound beforehand. See 'Pre-testing' above.
3. Up-to-date: Make sure your Zoom application is up-to-date. You can download and install the latest version from zoom.us/download

Do you have other questions?

Then contact Team Support. We are happy to help you!

By subscribing to the (free) email announcements you don't have to miss a Live session.
You will receive a message in your mailbox 12 hours before each Live session with the participation link.

• When entering your username and password, be careful not to make any typing errors.
• Forgotten your password and username? No problem, go to 'Forgotten login details' on the login page and follow the steps.
• Please contact Team Support when you continue to have problems.

Is your question not listed? Please contact Team Support, we are happy to help you!

When you are signed up for the Live Announcements If you don't receive any participation links by e-mail, then they are probably blocked by your spam/advertising filter.

The solution: To make sure the e-mail announcements are delivered to you, you can add info(at sign)30NOW.nl to your address book, contacts or safe senders list.

Yes, 30NOW offers the option to translate the platform into English via a translate button in the main menu. These translations are automatically generated and may sometimes contain minor inaccuracies. Feedback on the translations is welcome to improve this service.

Yes, you are welcome to participate in multiple directions, depending on your needs and interests. The directions complement each other and offer a broad support for both beginners and advanced students.

All upcoming live meditations and talks, with participation links, can be found at 30NOW.nl/live

Yes. With a (paid) Membership do you have the option to use the daily Live Meditations and Lectures look back when it suits you.
You get access to all existing 1000+ recordings and new meditations and (weekly) new lectures are added to this daily.

To the 30NOW Live sessions can be enjoyed by anyone, with or without 30NOW account, join live.
De 30NOW Live sessions that you can watch with the Membership you can also freely share with anyone. For this you use the share buttons that are visible on every review page.

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The meditations from the 30 Day Series and other courses and in-depth series you can't share it anyway.

30NOW can now only be visited as a website and for that you must have an internet connection. As we grow in membership, we may consider launching an app so you 30NOW can listen to meditations offline. 

This depends on your access. Immediately courses account you can during the 30 Day Series only listen to the Day Meditation of today and yesterday. You can also participate in Live Meditations but don't listen back.
With the Membership you can listen back / watch back all Day Meditations, Live Meditations and Live Lectures when it suits you.

Yes, please! During the live sessions you have the option to respond via the chat.
You will find a comment field at the bottom of the page for the recordings. You must have one for this 30NOW Membership.

also look at this comparison of the different accounts.

No, Dharma Deepening is open to everyone, regardless of your religious or spiritual background. The program is intended to share universal wisdom that can support your personal growth.

More information can be found at 30NOW.nl/dharma

The recordings of a number of lectures are provided with subtitles. We are working on gradually adding subtitles to older recordings. These subtitles are automatically generated, but of good quality when spoken clearly.

• In Library you will find a separate filter to only display the lectures with subtitles.
• Activate subtitles with a click or press 'CC' while playing the lecture.
• The English subtitles are now visible.
• The image below shows how to change the available subtitle language. The available languages ​​become visible when you open the Subtitles menu under the gear.
• After you select the language, for example "NL", the Dutch subtitles will become visible.

During the daily live meditations and lectures you can now benefit from live subtitles. This way you can follow everything that is said in text form. Participation becomes even more accessible!
You can easily activate subtitles with one click on the 'CC' button during the session. In addition, you can choose from different languages ​​for the subtitles, including Dutch and English. This way you can adjust the display to your preference. Please note that automatic subtitles are not always flawless, but we believe that it is a valuable addition to enrich your experience.

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30NOW Next is aimed at young people and the new generation who are looking for peace, direction and meaning in a rapidly changing world. The program offers weekly meditations and inspiration that connect with their world and needs.

More information can be found at 30NOW.nl/next

You can read the latest news on the public News page or on you Meditation page (behind login).

One of the biggest obstacles people face when they first start meditating is the time it takes. There is no definite answer to the question of how long one should meditate to experience the benefits of this practice. The length of the meditation is important, but so is the quality of the meditation. Meditating for 30 minutes with constant interruptions and distractions can have the same effect as meditating for 10 minutes without distractions.

With 30NOW we choose 15 minutes because this offers enough time to take you along quietly into the topic of the day, to introduce the meditation, to experience the power of meditation yourself and to close it quietly. In addition, 15 minutes reasonably fits into any agenda.

Reactions during Live Lectures and Live Meditations are limited visibility.

If you have a Membership, you have the option, among other things, to respond to Live sessions with images afterwards.
More information about the Membership can be found here.

The option to respond to Live Sessions is available to everyone during the Live Stream.

Members with a Membership also have the option to:

• Live sessions with video to watch
• Live sessions with audio only to listen back
• React afterwards to all Live sessions with images

With the Membership you have the opportunity to watch and share Live Meditations and Live Lectures within 24 hours, and often even sooner.

Good to mention in advance: With one Membership you can listen to all meditations from the 30 Day Series indefinitely.

De 30 Day Series is structured in such a way that you gradually deepen your knowledge and experience. Every day there is something different in content. To avoid missing out on valuable information and techniques, we recommend that you participate every day. If, despite your determination, you have had to miss a Day Meditation, we recommend that you listen to the Day Meditation the following day. Every Day meditation is during the 30 Day Series Available for 48 hours.

Dharma Deepening offers a daily structure with meditations and inspiration rooted in Buddhist wisdom. This pillar is intended for people who want to deepen the practice of meditation and the spiritual path.

More information can be found at 30NOW.nl/dharma

Here you will find information about Day Meditations. Do you have any other questions or comments about 30NOW Day Meditations? Please contact Team Support.

Here find information about 30NOW First aid. Do you have any other questions or comments about 30NOW First aid? Please contact Team Support.

De Sangha Inbox offers a valuable place, exclusively for members and facilitators, to share messages. It is a shared space where you can exchange meditation experiences, poems, book tips, films and podcasts, and where you can post calls. You will also notice that facilitators share texts that were discussed in their lectures or meditations.

By turning on the 'enable notifications' option, you will also receive an email when there are new comments on your posts, so you are immediately informed.

The Sangha Inbox is exclusively for our members. You can easily find it in the main menu under 'Sangha'. If you are not a member yet, take a look at 30NOW.nl/membership for more information. We offer various membership options including rates for those with limited financial resources.

During the Sangha Live evenings we come together in a live online environment, where we meet each other under the guidance of experienced facilitators. These meetings offer the opportunity to actively participate in an interactive Zoom session, where you can turn on your camera and microphone to connect with other participants. It is a beautiful way to meditate, reflect and exchange experiences together as a community.

The Sangha Live evenings are scheduled regularly and you can join them freely, as long as you have a membership. The link to the next meeting will appear on the website. Although the evenings are live and offer a lot of interactivity, they are not recorded. This means that you cannot watch the meeting afterwards, which emphasizes the experience even more as a valuable and unique moment in the here and now.

If you're not familiar with Zoom Meetings. We have a information page which guides you step by step through the process.

An important aspect of Sangha Live is that the evenings are offered on a voluntary contribution basis, also known as on called. This is a voluntary donation that you can make via the website, as support for the platform and the sessions. This allows us to continue to organize these valuable meetings for everyone who participates.

When participating, we ask that you arrive on time and remain engaged throughout the session. This helps to keep the group cohesive and creates a shared experience. If you have any technical questions or need assistance, Team Support can be reached via 30NOW.nl/help

Op 30NOW.nl/accounts-compare you will find the differences per account.
In addition, it is good to know that you do not need an account to participate in the daily live meditations and lectures.

In many cases you can solve it yourself by deleting your browser cache.
The browser cache is the temporary storage space on your computer where your browser stores information about websites you visit, such as images and text. This allows your browser to load the website faster on your next visit, because it does not have to download all the information again.
However, sometimes the cache can become outdated or corrupted and cause problems when trying to access certain websites. In this case, you need to clear your browser's cache.

Below are some general easy steps to clear your browser's cache.

• Open your browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
• Click or press the three-dot icon or menu button in the upper right corner of the browser
• Select "Settings" or "Preferences" from the menu.
• Search for "Privacy" or "Privacy and Security"
• Look for "Clear browsing data" or "Clear cache"
• Select the time range for which you want to clear the cache (e.g. last hour, last day, always).
• If present, make sure the "Cached images and files" option is selected.
• Click or press "Clear data" or "Clear cache"

When you have cleared the cache, the problem is often solved. If not, send a message to Team Support.

Have a look at Frequently Asked Questions of send us a message.

At 30NOW Three directions have been developed to make meditation accessible and meaningful to everyone:

• 30NOW Next: Especially for young people and the new generation who want to discover meditation in a contemporary way.

• Dharma Deepening: For people who are looking for deepening in meditation and Buddhist wisdom.

• Mindfulness Moment: For those who want to integrate and refresh mindfulness into their daily lives.

Here find information about 30NOW reactions. Do you have any other questions or comments about 30NOW First aid? Please contact Team Support.

What is a Collection?

A Collection is a specially composed page, created by a 30NOW-facilitator, with a selection of meditations and lectures around a specific theme, movement or technique. With this we want to show the diversity of the 30NOW-make the library more accessible and organized.

Who can view Collections?

Anyone can view a Collection, members and non-members alike. Non-members only see the titles and descriptions of the meditations and talks. To actually access the content, a membership is required.

What can members do within a Collection?

Members have access to all meditations, readings and responses within a Collection. They can also leave a response to the content themselves.

What can non-members do within a Collection?

Non-members can view the meditations and talks within a Collection, but cannot open or play them. They also cannot post comments.

Can I share a Collection?

Yes, anyone can share a Collection freely. This makes it easy to discover and share interesting themes or movements with others, even outside the 30NOW-Sangha.

Why should I use a Collection?

Collections help you dive into a defined selection of meditations and talks, which can deepen the experience and give more direction to your practice. It is a way to explore in an accessible way what 30NOW has to offer, whether you want to explore a specific theme or deepen a particular technique.

Do I have to be a member to use a Collection?

Membership is required to access the contents of a Collection (such as meditations and talks) and to post comments. Non-members can only view the selection.

How often are new Collections added?

Our guides and 30NOW regularly works on new Collections, tailored to different themes, trends or techniques. This way you will regularly find new inspiration to explore.

With Live Lectures, facilitators can bring even more depth to important themes. Live Lectures means to you:

• Depending on the session with audio only or with audio and video;
• Meditating live with each other is a powerful way to connect;
• Members with a Membership: listen back / watch when it suits you;
• Deep reflections and considerations that can offer you more insights;
• Live. So without cutting, pasting or frills;
• Ability to directly share experiences and ask questions.

Here you will find all information about 30NOW Live and Live Meditations. Do you have any other questions or comments about 30NOW Live? Please contact Team Support.

• Participation in Live Meditations and Lectures: No account is required to participate in our Live Meditations and Lectures. So you can participate directly live without registration.
• Access to the Library: A Membership account is required to access the library, where you can view all meditations and lectures.
• Participation in Courses: To participate in a course you need a Membership account or a Courses account.

Have a look at comparison of the different accounts to see which account suits you best.

The facilitator determines in advance which topic/theme will be discussed during the Live session. There is always an opportunity to share experiences and ask questions.

The facilitator chooses the topic/theme for the Live session. Topics can also be suggested by members.

Op 30NOW.nl/live you will find an overview of the planned live sessions of various supervisors and speakers.
Op 30NOW.nl/supervisors you can see which permanent supervisors regularly give a live meditation or lecture.

Tip: Use the (free) Live Announcements and receive the announcement in your mailbox 12 hours before each Live session.

Op 30NOW.nl/live you will find an overview of the planned live sessions of various supervisors and speakers.
Op 30NOW.nl/supervisors you can see which permanent supervisors regularly give a live meditation or lecture.

Tip: Use the (free) Live Announcements and receive the announcement in your mailbox 12 hours before each Live session.

Comments can be read and posted in different parts of our platform, depending on the type of content and your account status:

• Live Meditations or Lectures: All participants who are present live can read and post comments.
• Review pages of Live Meditations or Lectures: Available to users with a Membership account.
• Day meditations of the 30 Day Series: Accessible to users with a Courses account or a Membership account.
• Podcast episodes: Comments can be posted and read by anyone.

Yes that's right. Live sessions will be offered from December 2019 with image/video and sound/audio.