Mahavatar Babaji Maharaj
The revered yogi who reintroduced Kriya Yoga for the modern age.
An unbroken tradition
Lineage
Kriya Yoga passes from teacher to student through direct instruction, careful practice, and a living spiritual relationship.
The masters
A living stream of wisdom.
Each teacher served the same inward path while responding to a particular time and place.
Shri Lahiri Mahasaya
The great householder yogi who made Kriya accessible to sincere seekers.
Swami Shriyukteshwar Giri
A master known for discipline and the harmony of Eastern and Western wisdom.
Shrimat Bhupendranath Sanyal Mahasaya
A householder yogi, teacher, and interpreter of the Bhagavad Gita.
Paramahamsa Yogananda
The influential teacher and author of Autobiography of a Yogi.
Swami Satyananda Giri
A devoted disciple, teacher, and leader associated with Karar Ashram.
Paramahamsa Hariharananda
The beloved master who carried Kriya Yoga around the world.
Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Spiritual successor to Paramahamsa Hariharananda and teacher of the living tradition.
Continuity and practice
More than history.
The lineage is a practical relationship that helps preserve the integrity of the teaching.
At Temple of Peace, seekers encounter that continuity through initiation, guided meditation, discourse, retreats, study, and community life.
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