What we’re about
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 spiritual community.
Our group is sponsored by Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom. This ancient spiritual teaching offers spiritual techniques and resources for an individual to discover truth for themselves through personal experience. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Have you had out-of-body adventures, past life recall, or have you seen inner lights or heard inner sounds? Join us to gain new insights into your experiences and understand their spiritual significance.
We offer online and in-person workshops, spiritual discussions, book discussions, group chants and more. Learn creative techniques to further explore our inner worlds and to thrive spiritually.
To get FREE reading materials that can be downloaded or sent to you on these spiritual topics, click the following link:
https://www.eckankar.org/FreeBook/
This group is operated by the New York Satsang Society, Inc., A Chartered Affiliate of Eckankar.
The opinions expressed in this site are those of the writers and not necessarily those of ECKANKAR or the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, Sri Harold Klemp.
Copyright © 2025 ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. The terms ECKANKAR, ECK, EK, MAHANTA, SOUL TRAVEL, AND VAIRAGI, among others are trademarks of ECKANKAR, PO Box 2000, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2000, USA
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•OnlineSing HU to Open Your Heart
Online22 attendees from 8 groupsExperience the joy of singing HU!
Come for an inspiring experience of personal chanting and contemplation with the uplifting sound of HU, an ancient mantra that opens the heart to the love of God. Then join in an exploration of the spiritual topics that arise from this inner focus.
“While singing HU, imagine the holy Sound of God cascading over you, like a waterfall of sparkling pure waters. It is cleansing the blemishes of spirit.
“The Sound opens a secret path to the joys of love and grace. You find peace, joy, and spiritual freedom.”
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 70–71
Singing HU can bring healing for body, mind, and spirit, and align soul with higher states of love, wisdom, and awareness.
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!
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.org2 attendees from this group - Network event
What is the Path of Spiritual Freedom? An Introduction to the Basics of Eckankar
ECK Center of Greater New York City, 4 West 43rd St. Suite 503, New York, NY, US4 attendees from 3 groupsLearn if the core concepts of Eckankar align with your spiritual goals.
When you’re encountering a spiritual path for the first time, it can often take a while to understand what it’s really about, but in our fast-paced city, time is of the essence. This event is designed to provide a clear, honest, and joyful introduction to the core concepts that guide all students of Eckankar. This will help you determine if it aligns with your current spiritual goals.
We welcome people from all teachings, backgrounds, and experience levels. Come ready to listen, ask questions, and share your own spiritual journey with others.
Guests who attend our event will receive a unique workbook and journal, titled Raise Your Spiritual IQ!, that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises.
Are you curious and want to learn a little more about Eckankar? Explore our FAQs here .
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.org1 attendee from this group - Network event
•OnlineA Sound That Awakens the Soul
Online19 attendees from 8 groupsMany people are looking for simple ways to feel calm, centered, and connected again.
Join us to discover HU, an ancient name for God that can open the heart and lift you above the stresses of life.
Experience a 12-minute HU chant, followed by a few quiet moments of reflection. A relaxed and welcoming conversation follows, where you can share what you experienced, ask questions, or simply listen in.
"HU acts as a tuning fork, aligning Soul with higher states of love, creativity, healing, and awareness."
— Harold Klemp, Raise Your Spiritual I.Q., p. 39
Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Free and open to everyone
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, visit: https://eckankar-ny.org3 attendees from this group - Network event
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, US6 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. Join us in the evening to Raise Your Spiritual IQ! during our spiritual discussion on Soul Travel.
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 life
What’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!
7:00 pm–8:15 pm: Curious about Soul Travel?
Learn simple ways to expand your awareness and explore life from Soul’s viewpoint.
Join us for a warm and open discussion based on the booklet ECKANKAR—Key to Soul Travel where we can discuss how Soul Travel and dream study can awaken your inner guidance and help you experience more freedom, love, and joy in daily life. Everyone is welcome. This is the second of three sessions that will be offered. Come to one or come to all!
• Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 pm-8:15
• Friday, December 19, 7:00 pm-8:15 pm
ECKANKAR—Key to Soul Travel, written by ECK Master Harold Klemp, will be provided at each spiritual discussion. It can also be downloaded free of charge at this link:
https://www.eckankar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Key-to-Soul-Travel.pdf
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) 221-1402.1 attendee from this group
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