“How can we be of the greatest service to humaniy”
Origin Story
Johannah Tara Jaya founded The Chapel of Roses in 2023 to celebrate the power of prayer and creativity. For 12 years, Johannah has exhibited her sacred geometry paintings in NYC, LA, and Miami. Her journey through the art world brought her to Kashi Ashram where she was initiated into a deep lineage of interfaith ministry. Now, Johannah leads prayers that transform fear into freedom, specifically through 40 Day Sadhana Devotionals and Womb Ceremonies.
Currently, Johannah is focusing on writing the sequel to her first book “The Goddaughter”. Her second book is a provocative heroine’s story about the courage to heal.
While painting, prayer, and writing are the central pillars of her work, Johannah has also revived the ancient practice of making interfaith rosary beads from fresh rose petals. Her work has gone viral of social media and in the last few years she has shipped her creations across the world to people from all walks of faith.
Above all, The Chapel of Roses is a sanctuary for all who have the intuition that there is more to life than survival.
Offerings
“The Goddaughter”
Johannah released her book "The Goddaughter" on November 11, 2019. This work transcribes a speech that guides readers through the heroic journey she experienced in her personal quest for discovery. She is now working on the sequel, titled "The Godmother." Both books focus on the themes of prayer and womb healing.
Sadhana is defined many ways, one of which is a ‘methodical discipline to attain a goal or desired knowledge’. " For 40 days, we gather to pray, move, meditate and enjoy the gift of another day of life. This is a physical and spiritual practice inspired by many faiths, built on the foundation of Kali Natha Lineage birthed by Ma Jaya at the Kashi Ashram. We practice the dance of the Kashi Laxmi Prosperity Puja Asana, celebrating the Health, Wealth, Peace, & Happiness of Life.
Why 40 Days? 40 represents the ascent from one level to the next, during a age of completion and transition. It is said that it takes 40 days for a soul to integrate after conception and 40 days for a soul to depart after death. It is also said that the Torah was received in 40 days, the Great Flood rained for 40 day, Christ walked through the desert for 40 Days and Mohammed fasted for 40 days to receive the Quran. The significance of 40 shows itself through many faiths.
40 Day Sadhana Devotionals
Womb Ceremonies
Johannah, the creator of The Chapel of Roses, received the 13th Rite of the Munay-Ki while on a prayer retreat in Hawaii. Womb ceremonies are appropriate for anyone with a belly button and a desire to connect to the creative power of life. Held in group circles and private containers, this medicine is a prayer that liberates lineages from the fear, pain, sadness, and anger that is passed through the generations. All who are served receive the effortless freedom, peace, joy, and compassion that naturally arises when the womb is honored.