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 event7 attendees from 4 groups hostingOur Spiritual Wakeup CallsBurrstone Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, New Hartford, NY
Discover your spiritual wakeup calls.
Divine Spirit speaks to each of us in many ways. Awaken to the presence of God within you to find love, guidance, and understanding. At this ECK Light and Sound Service, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the sacred sound of HU, explore techniques to help recognize Divine Spirit in everyday life, and partake in a group discussion where spiritual experiences can be shared.
“Divine love comes to us in surprising ways, often unrecognized ways. So that when it does come, we do not recognize that the Holy Spirit has spoken to us—to help make our sojourn in this world a little better, a little more enlightening.”
—Harold Klemp, The Awakened Heart, p. 90
You are warmly invited to attend an in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, titled “Our Spiritual Wakeup Calls,” to be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, 11:00 am–12:15 pm. Eckankar welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds.
This Eckankar in New York sponsored event will take place at The Burrstone Inn, 1777 Burrstone Rd, New Hartford, NY.
Pam Hamilton, a member of the Eckankar clergy, will officiate this service. She looks forward to discovering with you the many blessings of Spirit that enrich our lives.
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 event29 attendees from 7 groups hostingECK-Vidya—Understanding How Life Speaks to YouLink visible for attendees
Listen to your inner awareness for guidance to understand your past, present and future.
Are you ready to explore the gifts of Golden-tongued Wisdom and the Waking Dream? Join us for an interactive spiritual discussion as we explore the ECK Vidya, the ancient science of prophecy, and the cyclical nature of life. Bring your insights, your spiritual experiences, and your questions.
“If you are open to the Holy Spirit, you will find truth coming to you through the actions and words of other people. This is a facet of the ECK-Vidya, the ancient science of prophecy. I call it the Golden-tongued Wisdom.
“When God speaks to you through others, the words may even come via the electronic media. . . . Suddenly a sentence pops out that is precisely for you. It may mean nothing to anyone else, but for you it has a significant meaning.”
—Harold Klemp, The Drumbeat of Time, (as qtd in “ECKANKAR—Ancient Wisdom for Today,” p. 73)
You are warmly welcome to attend an online spiritual discussion on the booklet, “ECKANKAR—Ancient Wisdom for Today” on Sunday, May 18, 2025, 11:00 am–12:00 pm. The discussion will focus on Chapter 8, “The ECK-Vidya.” Your experiences in listening to this divine guidance are welcome and respected. All are welcome!
Although it is not necessary to have the booklet to attend this discussion, ECKANKAR—Ancient Wisdom for Today can be obtained or downloaded for free from the main ECKANKAR website at the link below. https://www.eckankar.org/FreeBook/index.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.
More Information
This event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link and dial-in phone access numbers will be sent to those who register in an email on the day of the event.For more information, please contact us at: eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com
You may also call the ECKANKAR Center of Rochester at 585-288-4721.
For more Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at:
http://www.eckankar-ny.org/public - Network event20 attendees from 8 groups hostingUnfold in Awareness of Your Own True Nature; Experience the Sound of SoulLink visible for attendees
Discover the Sacred Sound of HU, an ancient mantra that opens your heart and uplifts you spiritually.
This special Sound of Soul event begins with the opportunity to join others of like heart in a 12-minute HU Chant followed by a quiet contemplation. A facilitator will then lead an open discussion on the spiritual topics that arise after singing HU with some focus on the expanded consciousness that occurs with this spiritual practice.
Singing HU brings awareness of the divine qualities within each Soul. The awareness and attunement with the HU allow Soul to become a greater expression of Divine Love.During this Sound of Soul event, you may experience some of the many benefits of HU including:
• Expanded awareness
• Inner peace and calm
• Divine Love
• Spiritual self-discovery and growth“You are Soul. An eternal, creative, unique atom of God.
“As Soul, you have the God knowledge within you. ECKANKAR can awaken the knowledge and love for the divine things already within your heart.”
—Harold Klemp, Raise Your Spiritual IQ! Experience Journal, Introduction
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:
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 Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at: https://eckankar-ny.org
- Network event14 attendees from 7 groups hostingRevitalize Your Spiritual Life with The Easy Way Discourse ClassesLink visible for attendees
Join The Easy Way Satsang course and let the spiritual transformation begin!
The Easy Way Discourses are a living road map to spiritual transformation! By becoming a student of ECK and exploring one discourse a month of this wonderful series, The Easy Way Discourses, you will find greater insight into life situations. This unique study series is called a Satsang which is a spiritual forum for ECK students to explore the wisdom of the ECK discourses and will meet monthly to focus on one lesson per month for the next 12 months.
“As you study the teachings of ECK, you will experience a series of changes in your heart and mind—changes that bring more love, joy, and purpose into your life.”
—ECKANKAR’s Spiritual Living Courses: The Easy Way Brochure
You are warmly invited to attend The Easy Way Discourses Satsang classes, via Zoom, beginning on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm, and monthly thereafter on the fourth Wednesday of each month, for a total of 12 sessions.
This Satsang class is open to all students of Eckankar who live within New York State or Bermuda and have their own copy of The Easy Way Discourses.
The Easy Way Discourses are available with a one-year enrollment in Eckankar. At the end of a year, you have a choice to renew and continue studying other discourses, or not to renew. (Please see below
for the enrollment link.)Once you have enrolled as a student in Eckankar, you may register for this Satsang class by contacting Peggy at youngspeggy30@gmail.com
You may join us at any of the first three months of this ECK class study. New students will have the opportunity to join this class only through the third session, which is Wednesday, July 23, 2025. After this date, the class will be closed to new students.Class dates open to new students include:
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
• Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pmEnrollment Information:
To enroll directly in this Advanced Spiritual Living course, and receive The Easy Way Discourses, click on the link below that takes you to the ECKANKAR web page:
Spiritual Living Courses Enrollment | ECKANKARThe Easy Way Discourses can help you:
• Solve everyday problems.
• Tap into divine love within.
• Bring a new attitude to life.
• Meet challenges with joy!Sally and Grant Pentoney will serve as Arahata and Assistant Arahata, respectively.
More Information:
• To learn more, please visit:
https://www.eckankar.org/engage/advanced-spiritual-living/
• To enroll, please visit: https://www.eckankar.org/membership-start/
• The Easy Way Discourses will be mailed to you.
• The discourses can also be accessed online using your Eckankar ID.This could be a spiritual adventure of your lifetime! To explore this opportunity more, enjoy this Discover Eckankar and Advanced Spiritual Living video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s78XVcM7HWI&t=4s
Past events (654)
See all- Network event5 attendees from 4 groups hostingHU—Key to a Happier LifeThis event has passed