What we’re about
This group is operated by the New York Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of Eckankar, October 1, 2022. Welcome to ECKANKAR: Exploring Spirituality in the Hudson Valley.
You can learn more about ECKANKAR at: eckankar.org
This Meetup provides information about public ECK activities in the Hudson Valley area, all of which are open to the general public, who are warmly welcomed to attend.
ECK Community HU Chants
Explore your potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding by chanting HU
It is scientifically proven that there are many benefits of chanting a sacred sound. All are invited to participate in chanting the sacred word HU. HU is an ancient name for God, and the benefits of chanting it include a sense of inner peace, insights into challenges, improved health, attunement with one’s spiritual nature, and a greater awareness of life and love. Hosted by New York Satsang Society Inc., a chartered affiliate of Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God.
The Community HU Chant, which lasts for about 12 minutes, is open to people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.
Hear the sound of HU at [www.HearHU.org](http://www.hearhu.org).
ECK Light and Sound Services
You are warmly invited to attend an ECK Light and Sound Service.
Each service focuses on an aspect of Eckankar, and features a reading from the ECK works, a HU chant, and a group discussion of spiritual principles at work in daily life.
Services may also include creative arts, a talk, or a video excerpt of a talk by Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar. The ECK Light and Sound Service lasts about an hour. Join others seeking to bring more divine love into their lives at this special celebration of the Light and Sound of God.
ECK Spiritual Discussions
ECK Spiritual discussions include roundtable discussions focused on the many facets of living the spiritual life in today's world. Discuss how past lives, dreams and Soul Travel help you find God.
Are you one of the millions who have heard God speak to you through a profound spiritual experience? Did you understand it or find it puzzling? The Voice of God speaks to us today; and you don't need to be a prophet or saint to hear It. You can share your spiritual experiences with others at an ECK Spiritual Discussion forum. Topics may include : Karma, Reincarnation, Love, What is Eckankar, and how to solve problems spiritually.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event25 attendees from 8 groups hostingUnderstanding Spiritual Events that Happen In Your LifeLink visible for attendees
Tune in to a higher perspective on your life’s happenings.
At this Sound of Soul Event, you are invited to join others in chanting HU, an ancient mantra for about twelve minutes, followed by a short time in contemplation. This will be followed by a spiritual discussion in which you are invited to share your spiritual experiences, ideas and ask questions.
“Singing HU each day can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and why things happen the way they do in your life.”
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 43
Lynne Latella, a long-time student of ECKANKAR, warmly invites to join us for this online Sound of Soul Event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm. All are welcome!
HU, an ancient name for God, is a carrier of love between God and Soul.
Singing HU can bring healing for body, mind, and spirit. It enables you to open your heart to experience the miracles that occur when you give and receive love.More Information:
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 videoThis event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link and phone-in access numbers will be sent to those who register on the day of the event.
For more Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at: https://eckankar-ny.org
- Network event8 attendees from 8 groups hostingConnect, Share, and Explore!—Fridays at the NYC ECK CenterECK Center of Greater New York City, New York, NY
Your open door for new spiritual horizons
Every Friday at the ECK Center is your chance to mingle with our diverse spiritual community. Come to our open house during the afternoon. Join us for a special event in the evening.
The New York City ECK Center is located at 4 W. 43rd St. (between Fifth & Sixth Avenues), Suite 503, NYC, NY 10036.
Don’t miss your opportunity to:
• Connect with other spiritually minded people
• Have a solid moment to focus your attention on spirituality no matter what background you come from
• Meet new friends and run into old ones
• Feel lighter, laugh, and surprise yourself
• Unearth spiritual insights into what’s going on in your everyday life
• Make realizations you wouldn’t make anywhere elseWhat’s happening this Friday
4:00 pm–6:00 pm: Open House & Individual Spiritual Study
Feel free to stop by and visit any time. Hosts are available to answer questions, orient you to ECK books or materials, and give you a tour of our home in NYC. If you’re looking for a quiet moment to do a spiritual exercise, read a book, or maybe even meet with a friend, this is a great time to visit. It’s also a great time to learn more about Eckankar if you’ve got questions!7:00 pm–8:15 pm: Spiritual Discussion: Transform Your Life with an Open Heart
Learn how to have greater happiness and love in your life!
Join us for a transformative experience as we delve into a spiritual discussion on navigating life's obstacles with compassion and understanding and share with each other the techniques that we use to view life with a spiritual perspective and open heart.“The more you learn about yourself, the more you have to give back to life. It’s natural. You have to. Your heart opens, you have a greater capacity for love. To get more love, you have to give more love. As you give more, you get more.”
—Harold Klemp, The Secret of Love, p. 96
8:15 pm–9:30 pm: Fellowship
Fellowship is your chance to meet with old friends, meet new ones, share stories, and laugh a lot. Sometimes these spontaneous moments are where the deepest connections and conversations happen. We might even have food too!“What we’re trying to do on the path of Eckankar is to find out what this life we are living actually means and how the spiritual consciousness can make it better—both now and after we step through the veil into the true worlds of the greater Light and the greater Sound of Spirit.”
—Harold Klemp, Touching the Face of God, p. 63
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
We look forward to seeing you at the ECK Center on Friday!
If you have any questions, please email eckcenternyc@gmail.com or call (212) 221-1402. - Network event6 attendees from 5 groups hostingFinding the Divine in Unexpected PlacesECK Center of Central New York, Manlius, NY
Recognize the many gifts of Divine Spirit.
Each moment, the blessings of Holy Spirit give us the opportunity to discover love, guidance, and understanding. At this ECK Light and Sound Service, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the sacred sound of HU, explore ways to help recognize the wisdom we receive in our dreams to help us in everyday life, and participate in a group discussion where spiritual experiences can be shared.
“What she needed for her health was right in her own backyard. And she wondered, How often are the gifts of the Spirit overlooked simply because they come in a form we haven’t expected?
“We’re looking, but we’re expecting something else, and it’s too close. That means we must open our eyes and be aware so that when these little nudges come, we accept them and learn to trust them.”
—Harold Klemp, The Joy of Living, p. 162.
You are warmly invited to attend an Eckankar in New York sponsored in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, titled “Finding the Divine in Unexpected Places,” to be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, 11:00 am–12:15 pm. Eckankar welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds.
This service will take place at The ECK Center of Central New York, 206 E. Seneca St., Suite H, Manlius, NY 13104.Ted Rohm, a member of the Eckankar clergy, will officiate this service. He looks forward to discovering with you the many blessings of Spirit that enrich our lives through our own personal dream study.
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 using this link: Experience Journal video
More information:
If you would like more information or if you prefer to RSVP by email, contact Susan Ensminger at localdirectorcentralny@gmail.comFor 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.org
- Network event21 attendees from 7 groups hostingSoul Travel—Voyage into the Higher WorldsLink visible for attendees
Discover your natural ability to experience the heavenly worlds through Soul travel.
Join us for an interactive discussion on how your inherent desire for God can help you connect with your higher nature and expand your consciousness through Soul Travel. Learn techniques and spiritual exercises to explore the God Worlds that lie beyond the physical planes. Achieve a heightened awareness by examining your daydreams, night-dreams, contemplations, and Soul Traveling. Share your stories and experiences as we delve into these spiritual realms together.
“Soul Travel is therefore a bridge. It arches over the gulf that keeps the human from the divine. It is a natural but unrecognized talent that develops with the Spiritual Exercises of ECK.”
—Harold Klemp, ECKANKAR—Key to Soul Travel, p. 74
You are warmly invited to our online spiritual discussion, titled “ECKANKAR—Key to Soul Travel,” that will be offered on the following days and times:
• Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm
• Sunday, September 14, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm.
Come to one or come to both!Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion based on the transformative booklet ECKANKAR—Key to Soul Travel by Harold Klemp.
The booklet ECKANKAR—Key to Soul Travel, written by Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of ECKANKAR, will be given to all attendees as a link in the Zoom chat box that can be downloaded. Although is not necessary to have the booklet before the event, you can also read or download it, free of charge, at this link: https://www.eckankar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Key-to-Soul-Travel.pdf
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 hosted 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.org
Past events (681)
See all- Network event9 attendees from 5 groups hostingHoly Ground: Your Sacred Connection with GodThis event has passed
