About us
Are you a spiritual adventurer?
Meet with people of all different backgrounds who share a passion for spirituality—who seek to have actual spiritual experiences, such as significant dreams, out-of-body travel, past-life recall, and encounters with spiritual beings—and to grow from these experiences to bring more meaning, purpose and joy to daily life. Come share your spiritual experiences—or your desire to have them—in an open, friendly setting where no one is pushing their beliefs on anyone else.
We'll discuss what these experiences mean to us and share techniques we use to explore our inner worlds. Join us to connect with other like-minded Souls and learn new ways of exploring your inner worlds. We offer informal spiritual discussions, workshops and other events that will help you to explore your inner worlds and to thrive spiritually.
Our goals are to help our members validate their spiritual experiences, understand what their experiences really mean, and gain new and advanced ways of exploring their inner worlds.
Our topics include:
*Meditation and Contemplation
*Soul Travel or Out of Body Experiences
*Finding Your Purpose
*Letting Go of Fears
*Creating Your Reality with the Spiritual Laws of Life
*Accessing Your Own Inner Wisdom
*Spiritual Growth and Transformation
*Angels, Masters, and Inner Guides
*How Past Lives Affect Us Today
*Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships, and many more, depending on the interests of the group.
There is never a cost for coming to and participating in our group meetings--RSVP and just come and enjoy!
Sponsored by members of Eckankar as a community service. Eckankar is an ancient spiritual teaching and a modern-day religion that is a resource for all people, whatever your religious background, to make spiritual experiences an everyday reality in your life.
Featured event
Explore the Reality of Your Spiritual Experiences! NY Soul Adventure Seminar
Expand beyond perceived limitations and enter a new world of being.
Join us for a weekend of spiritual exploration to awaken more of your true creative self.
Eckankar in New York State is hosting an in-person, weekend-long, event, “Explore the Reality of Your Spiritual Experiences!,” from Friday evening through Sunday morning, April 24-26, 2026, in Clifton Park, New York, which lies between Albany and Saratoga Springs.
Attend any or all sessions during the weekend. Choose from the main-stage presentations, interactive discussions and/or informative workshops as you design your own seminar experience.
There will be a special presentation from the new Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Doug Kunin. Other featured speakers include: Stan and Jane Burgess, Linda and Paul Morelli, Rodney Jones, Dr. Alain Le Guillou, Amanda Amend, and Laura Blank. All of our speakers, facilitators, and performers bring aspects of spiritual authenticity, humor, and depth and are willing to share the methods of their hard-won spiritual unfoldment over their life-long journey.
You can Click here to go to the website NYseminar2026 to:
1. Register online in minutes. If you are new to the teachings of Eckankar, you can be our guest. (Please note: The Saturday noon catered meal is an optional purchase for all attendees, including guests; this meal requires payment at pre-registration and cannot be ordered at the door. Thank you for understanding.)
2. Reserve your hotel right from our seminar landing page.
If you have been part of our community on Zoom, come meet the friends you’ve made online.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Download a free e-booklet https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets/
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.org
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Raise Your Spiritual IQ!—Fridays at the NYC ECK Center
ECK Center of Greater New York City, 4 West 43rd St. Suite 503, New York, NY, US4 attendees from 3 groupsYour 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. In the evening, join us for our Sound of Soul event and a viewing and discussion of the video talk, “A New Year of Spiritual Growth,” by the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Doug Kunin.
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
• Feel lighter, laugh, and surprise yourself!
• Unearth spiritual insights into what’s going on in your everyday lifeWhat’s happening this Friday
4:00 - 6:00: Open House & Individual Spiritual Study
Feel free to stop by and visit. 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!6:00 pm - 6:50 pm 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 questions."Times to chant HU include when you are in trouble. When things are not going well at the office, when you've had a bad day or someone else is having a bad day and you happen to be lower on the pecking order, you might sing HU.
"It's a love song to God. a connection between Soul and the Divine Being, the Ancient of Days. If you really care about finding truth, sing HU."
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 40
7:00 pm–8:15 pm: Discover Wisdom in the Video Talk by the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Doug Kunin: “A New Year of Spiritual Growth,” from the January 2026 ECK Light and Sound Service at the Temple of ECK in Chanhassen
This ECK Video Night is a wonderful, relaxed, heart-centered evening in which we watch a special 30-minute talk by the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. Afterwards, we enjoy a lively spiritual discussion on the themes and ideas presented in the video presentation.
The theme of Sri Doug’s talk is a “New Year of Spiritual Growth,” but he suggests you can declare a new golden age for yourself in any unit of time and for wherever you are in your life: a new month, a new day with new goals to pursue, and with the aid of Divine Spirit you can alter your line of destiny. He shares stories about our need to have purpose in our lives, a reason for living, not merely existing. And he shares his encounter at the age of 5 with space, infinity, God, and the “I am” that was wearing his body with yellow shorts. Through stories of his lucid dreams and stories shared by others, he talks of the golden contract with divine spirit—that every encounter will move us forward spiritually. From Sri Doug, “Every atom of life is here for a creative purpose, and it's seeking fulfillment of its divine purpose.”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!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.
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Awaken to the Divine Moment
ECK Center of Central New York, 206 East Seneca St., Manlius, ny, US13 attendees from 6 groupsDiscover the secret blessings in each moment.
Welcome, spiritual adventurers! Are you ready to explore timeless practices that nurture joy, love, and wisdom? At this ECK Light and Sound Service, you’ll experience the sacred sound of HU, discover simple techniques for recognizing Divine Spirit in everyday life, and share spiritual insights in a warm, welcoming setting.
This ECK Light and Sound Service is based on God’s love and spiritual freedom for everyone. It offers creative spiritual tools, whatever your path or religion may be, to bring you more understanding, love, and help in these challenging times.
Come in and experience the love and peace of connecting with the divinity within yourself through singing HU, the most beautiful prayer.
We respect your divinity as a spiritual being. And we honor your choices and your journey.“What we’re called to is self-generating happiness. Self-sustaining happiness is possible because every Soul is foreordained to joy, love, and wisdom. You don’t need to wait. You can claim eternity now."
—Doug Kunin, "At the Ocean’s Edge," 2025 ECK Worldwide Soul Adventure Seminar
You are warmly invited to attend an Eckankar in Central New York sponsored in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, titled “Awaken to the Divine Moment,” to be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, 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 Allen, a member of the Eckankar clergy, will officiate this service. He looks forward to your stories about how you recognize divine spirit in your daily life.
More information:
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 videoIf you would like more information or if you prefer to RSVP by email, contact Pam Hamilton at localdirectorcny@gmail.com.
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.org
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Dreams and Past Lives—Their Importance in Your Life
·OnlineOnline11 attendees from 6 groupsDiscover how a Spiritual Master can help you better understand your dreams and past life experiences.
Have you wondered at the feeling of reality that you have experienced with some of your dreams? Do you think you have lived before? We will meet and discuss spiritual guides (ECK Masters) that have assisted many souls with their individual journey to understand God.
“Throughout history, certain spiritual masters, known as ECK Masters, have served as guides for those who want to explore past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel.”
—Harold Klemp, ECKANKAR’s Spiritual Experiences Guidebook, p.9
You are warmly invited to attend our online spiritual discussion titled “Dreams and Past Lives—Their Importance in Your Life” that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm.
The discussion will be based on ECK Master Harold Klemp’s booklet, ECKANKAR’s Spiritual Experiences Guidebook. pp. 9-20
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/ECKANKAR_s_Spiritual_Experiences_Guidebook-1512-0.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.org - Network event
Chanting HU Can Transform Your Daily Life
·OnlineOnline17 attendees from 8 groupsDiscover the Sound of HU to fill yourself with love and connect with Divine Spirit
Experience the transformative power of the HU chant at this Sound of Soul event. Join us for a 12-minute chanting of this sacred sound to connect with the Divine within. Discover greater peace, clarity, and spiritual growth, followed by a facilitator-led spiritual conversation.
“HU is a carrier of love between you and God.
“HU can be sung silently at work, home, or anytime you feel a need to tune in to a higher perspective on your life. You might try experimenting with it when you face a challenging situation or want to open yourself to a more loving attitude.
“Singing HU each day can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and why things happen the way they do in your life. It opens your awareness to new viewpoints and attitudes. Anyone can work with the HU regardless of age, background, or religion.
“HU, the most beautiful prayer, is a gift to the world.”
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 43
You are warmly invited to join us for this online Sound of Soul event on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:30-1:30 pm. 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.
All are welcome!
More Information:
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.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.org
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