Monastics of the Order

Dedicated seekers who have taken vows of renunciation in service to truth, bridging ancient wisdom and modern inquiry through contemplative practice and rigorous scholarship.

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The Monastic Vision

The monastic order of REAL Institute embodies the integration of scientific inquiry and spiritual practice. Each member has renounced worldly attachments to pursue the ultimate questions at the intersection of consciousness, quantum physics, and the nature of reality itself.

Through daily meditation, scholarly research, and service, these monastics demonstrate that the laboratory and the meditation hall are not separate domains but complementary paths to understanding the fundamental nature of existence.

Current Members

"In the silence of renunciation, truth reveals itself"

Monastic Guide of REAL Institute. Credits: My Brother Brahmanandaji by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda

Guru

Monastic Patriarch

Paramahamsa Brahmananda Giri inspired the founder in many ways. The founder established REAL Institute to bridge the ancient wisdom traditions of India with cutting-edge studies. Guruji was an ocean of service in subtle ways that transformed the individual.

"I offer millions of meditative bows at the lotus feet of beloved Gurudev."

Founder

Founder & First President

The founder established REAL Institute to bridge the ancient wisdom traditions of India with cutting-edge quantum physics and consciousness studies. Through decades of both scientific research and meditative practice, the founder demonstrates the essential unity of these seemingly disparate paths.

"I'm telling you, he's in everything; he's in the particles, he's in the theories of physics."

Join the Path

The order welcomes sincere seekers who wish to dedicate their lives to the integration of wisdom and knowledge. It is inspired, motivated and spiritually led by Paramahamsa Brahmananda Giri who was a direct disciple of Paramahamsa Hariharananda Giri.

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