What we’re about
This group is operated by the New York Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of Eckankar. October 1, 2022
Hello! This is a group for anyone who would like to explore how divine guidance is a part of our daily lives. We’ll share spiritual experiences with like-minded others and fine-tune our ability to listen to the inner voice, the quiet whisper that helps us navigate challenges and recognize the beauty of each day. We’ll learn techniques to gain understanding, consider possible past lives and waking dreams, and chart a path of well-being, wisdom, spiritual freedom, and awareness.
Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet other people who have had experiences like you. Discuss out-of-body adventures, dreams, déjà vu, near-death experiences, seeing an inner light, hearing an inner sound, or having a sense that you have lived before.
You and a friend are welcome to attend any or all events. There is never a charge for attending a Meetup.
This Meetup is sponsored by the NY Satsang Society, a chartered affiliate of Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom. Eckankar is an ancient spiritual teaching and a modern-day religion that offers spiritual techniques and resources for individuals to discover truth for themselves. To learn more about Eckankar, please visit: http://www.eckankar.org
"The farther you go, the fewer maps are available to chart the path. There are fewer travelers. There are fewer players to tell you what to look for, what to watch out for. It is up to you to keep your eyes wide open and stay alert to the guidance of the ECK (Holy Spirit)." —Harold Klemp, ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance, p. 34
Upcoming events
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Change Your Life with Divine Imagination
Niskayuna Public Library, 2400 Nott St. E., Niskayuna, NY, US10 attendees from 5 groupsImmerse yourself in a rich spiritual exploration of how Divine Imagination can transform everyday moments.
Discover how Divine Imagination can bring new possibilities into your life. In this uplifting discussion, we’ll explore simple spiritual practices that open the heart, deepen awareness, and help you receive inner guidance more clearly. Learn ways to navigate change with greater creativity, trust, and a renewed sense of yourself as Soul.
“As we go about our day, ideas come through on how to solve problems, how to make our work easier, or how to make things better for someone else.
“These ideas come from the creative imagination which, to state it as simply as possible, is God in expression, manifesting Its creation in this world through our actions.
“This is God speaking through us.”
—Harold Klemp, Eckankar the Art of Spirituality, p. 36
You are warmly welcome to join us for this in-person interactive spiritual discussion, titled “Change Your Life with Divine Imagination,” on Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:30–3:30 pm.
This event, sponsored by Eckankar in the Capital Region will be held at 2400 Nott St. E., Niskayuna, NY 12309 (The Niskayuna Public Library).
The facilitator for this discussion, Monica Shelmandine, plans to include the following ideas during this spiritual conversation:
* Recognizing we are Soul, a spark of God
* Singing HU to tune into our Divine Imagination
* Remembering past lives to improve present challenges
* Opening our hearts to the gifts of life
* Doing Spiritual Exercises daily
Come join us to share your spiritual experiences! Everyone is welcome.
More Information:
This event is presented by Eckankar in the Capital Region. (This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Niskayuna Public Library.)
Would you like to create your own Soul Adventure? Guests who attend our event will receive a unique workbook and journal, titled Raise Your Spiritual IQ!, that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises. To learn more about this journal, you can visit Eckankar’s Official YouTube channel to view this short, just over a minute, video by clicking on this link: Experience Journal video
For more Eckankar events in New York State taking place online, in person, or as a hybrid event, please visit our webpage at https://eckankar-ny.org5 attendees from this group - Network event
•OnlineDeath—Our Doorway to Heaven
Online16 attendees from 7 groupsDiscover your true nature as Soul and explore the secrets of life after death.
Join this interactive discussion exploring Soul’s journey beyond this lifetime. We’ll look at reincarnation and its role in spiritual growth, consider the possibility of reuniting with loved ones and pets, and share a simple spiritual exercise to support healing and understanding around life and death.
“You are Soul—an eternal, individual spark of God, who can never die. Each person is a divine being who comes to life on earth with a spiritual purpose. Lifetime after lifetime, Soul grows in love and grace, ultimately to become a Co-worker with God.”
—Harold Klemp, ECK Wisdom on Life After Death, p.8
You are warmly invited to attend our online spiritual discussion titled “Death—Our Doorway to Heaven,” that will take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm.
The discussion will be based on Harold Klemp’s booklet *ECK Wisdom on Life After Death. *
It is not necessary to have the booklet before the event as quotes will be provided at the event for discussion. If you are interested in obtaining the booklet, you may get it at your favorite online bookstore or visit the Eckankar bookstore: https://www.eckbooks.org/items/ECK_Wisdom_on_Life_after_Death-1684-0.html
Would you like to create your own Soul Adventure? Guests who attend our event will be able to download a unique workbook and journal, titled Raise Your Spiritual IQ!, that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises. To learn more about this journal, you can visit Eckankar’s Official YouTube channel to view this short, just over a minute, video by clicking on this link: Experience Journal video
More Information
The discussion will be on Zoom. An email with the Zoom link and phone-in information will be sent to those who RSVP on the day of the event.
For more information regarding local events in the Rochester, NY area call 585-288-4721 or email us at eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com
The ECKANKAR Center of Rochester is located at 312 W. Commercial St. E. Rochester.
For more Eckankar events in New York State taking place online or in person, please visit our NY ECK website at: https://eckankar-ny.org4 attendees from this group - Network event
•OnlineBecoming a Higher Expression of Divine Love with the Sound of HU
Online16 attendees from 8 groupsDiscover the Sacred Sound of HU, an ancient mantra that opens your heart and uplifts you spiritually.
Experience the transformative power of the HU chant at our Sound of Soul event. Join us for a 12-minute session of chanting this sacred sound to connect with the divine within yourself. Discover the peace, clarity, and spiritual growth that comes from immersing yourself in the uplifting vibrations of the HU. A facilitator-led spiritual conversation will follow the HU song.
“When you sing HU, you are spiritualizing your attention. You are saying, ‘I am putting all my attention, heart, and Soul upon the highest good I can imagine.’”
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 39
Singing HU can bring healing for body, mind, and spirit, and align Soul with higher states of love, wisdom, and awareness.
You are warmly invited to join us for this online Sound of Soul Event on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm. All are welcome!
Monica Shelmandine, the facilitator for this Sound of Soul Event, is looking forward to sharing the HU with you and exploring the heart-opening power of this sacred mantra.
This event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link and phone-in access numbers will be sent on the day of the event to those who have registered.
More Information:
Join us and receive a free Raise Your Spiritual IQ! journal, filled with creative techniques and spiritual exercises, that can be downloaded at this online event. Learn more in this short video on Eckankar’s Official YouTube channel: Experience Journal video
For more Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at: https://eckankar-ny.org3 attendees from this group - Network event
•OnlineCreative Problem Solving to Manage Life’s Challenges
Online21 attendees from 8 groupsAccess the key to facing and resolving life’s challenges.
Everyone experiences problems related to health, finances, relationships and other daily living experiences. Raising our Spiritual IQ provides the key to facing these challenges with confidence, grace, and gratitude. This spiritual discussion will explore the purpose of problems and provide spiritual techniques on how to resolve them with creative imagination and divine love.
“In time of need, whether in our need or someone else’s, Divine Spirit provides a way for help to come.”
—Harold Klemp, How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times, p. 70.
You are warmly invited to join others in a spiritual discussion in which you will have the opportunity to share your spiritual experiences and ideas, learn techniques and ask questions.
More Information:
This event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to those who register. You can also join by phone; the phone number and link will also be sent in an email on the day of the event.
For more information regarding Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at:
https://eckankar-ny.org4 attendees from this group
Past events
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