In the Temple of Enlightened Life, you will find diverse and rewarding spiritual paths that all have one goal – the attainment of inner peace and outer harmony with others and the world.
Enlightened Life Temple was co-founded by Chavah Aima and Prince Hirindra Singh in 1997. When they met, Chavah had been immersed in the Rosicrucian Tradition of mysticism for a number of years. Hirindra was an accomplished yogi in the Siddha tradition of the immortal Himalayan masters. Together they began to unify the most powerful enlightenment methods of the East and the West. Enlightened Life Temple serves as a legacy to and repository for this syncretic wisdom.
One outcome of their union was the creation of Heart of the Rose, an esoteric order in the Rosicrucian Tradition. The studies and practices include the five core elements of the Rosicrucian Tradition: Ceremonial Ritual, Magic, Alchemy, Theurgy, and The Resurrecting Solar Deity – Christ Consciousness . Heart of the Rose withdrew its activities from public view in 2018 in accordance with the Rosicrucian imperatives that all orders will remain invisible in cycles of 120 years. Nevertheless, Heart of the Rose continues to accept members on an invitation-only basis.
Prince Hirindra Singh left his earthly body in 2017. With Mataji being his only initiate, the temple carries on his yogic traditions. His unique wisdom forms a part of every training program. The temple archives include his recorded lectures, photographs, and writings.
For many years, Chavah has led sacred pilgrimages to the holy lands of Europe and the Mediterranean coast. In her travels she encountered Egyptologists and esoteric experts on the ancient entheogenic rituals of Isis & Osiris. Through other destined encounters, she received transmissions that linked her to the secret lineage and teachings of the inner circle of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Chavah’s journeys brought her deeply into the hidden mysteries of the wisdom of the ages and connected her with certain masters of wisdom who revealed keys that unlocked the ancient knowledge of the original Christian mystical path. All of these revelations became a part of the training held in Heart of the Rose Mystery School. She continues to lead pilgrimages to these sacret places from time to time.
In time, Chavah began to travel to India to seek additional training in the yogic path and get immersed in the consciousness-expanding traditions of Sanatan Dharma. Over the many years she lived in ashrams, forests, and caves, she experienced a profound transformation and received initiatory transmissions from realized masters, sages and advanced yogic practitioners. In later years, she became recognized as a teacher by her mentors, was given the name Mataji Jyoti Ma, and returned to the west to share these powerful practices with others.
Mataji’s training and expertise includes the yogic traditions of Siddha, Kundalini, Kriya, Tantra and Sahaja. She was given transmission in the Advaita Vendanta tradition of non-dual awareness, exemplified by the life and teachings of the great saint Ramana Maharshi. She has been immersed in the spiritual tradition of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, known as the Siddha path, the ancient, root source of the enlightenment traditions of India. Under the guidance of Siddha master Sri Hari Baba, she received initiation in the tradition of Tirumular Siddha Yoga, named for the great saint Tirumular, author of the scriptures of the Tirumandiram. She continues to facilitate the powerful practices of this ancient path.
Mataji spent time in a Shakta Tantra Kaula, led by a woman adept from Bengal. Shakta Tantra is a path of immersion, requiring a devoted lifestyle and withdrawal from the outer world during a period of training and mastery. Mataji Jyoti Ma is fully committed to the restoration of the original path of tantra, where women are gurus and initiators.
All of these compelling systems of self- and divine-realization awaken our higher potentials and activate great wisdom and love. The rich field of practice of these ancient traditions of the East and the West are alive and thriving at Enlightened Life Temple. We invite you to join us in the journey of self-actualization by becoming a member today.
Enlightened Life Temple Community
Help us build the future of enlightened life on earth! We have a vision of an enlightened temple community where our members and guests can gather for retreats, healing, services, community, entheogenic ceremony and more. Living on the land in harmony with the earth, building a conscious community, and teaching others how to integrate spiritual ideals into daily life on earth are our goals for our temple community and land. Please help us reach the goal and donate to the Enlightened Life Temple Permaculture Community Together we can create enlightened life on earth!
Helping Others In Need
The Charitable Work of Enlightened Life Sanctuary
India Tour for Women and Children: Benefiting charities in north and south India that serve women and children in need.
Kumbh Mela of America: The Enlightened Life Pilgrimage Festival is the first-ever pilgrimage of the saints of India to the west.
