What we’re about
This group is hosted by Eckankar – www.eckankar.org
Washington Eckankar website – www.eckwa.org
Welcome to Olympia Eckankar.
Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, describes the basic beliefs of Eckankar as follows:
The teachings of ECK define the nature of Soul more carefully than do other current religions. Each person is Soul, a particle of God sent into the lower worlds (including earth) to gain spiritual experience. Purified by the spiritual exercises, he comes into contact with the Holy Spirit. His goal is spiritual freedom in this lifetime, after which he becomes a Co-worker with God, both here and in the next world. Karma and reincarnation are primary beliefs.
Key to the ECK teachings is the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. He has the special ability to act as both Inner and Outer Master for ECK students. He is the prophet of Eckankar, given respect but not worship. He teaches the sacred name of God, HU, which lifts one spiritually into the Light and Sound of God, the ECK.
The ECK (the Holy Spirit) purifies one of karma (sin), making it possible for him to accept the full love of God in this lifetime. Then he gains wisdom, charity, and freedom.
Personal experience with the Light and Sound of God is the cornerstone of Eckankar. Of all the religions on earth today, Eckankar offers the most direct teachings on the Light and Sound of God. These twin pillars are missing in whole or in part from the rest. People who truly find these two aspects of God undergo a complete spiritual change. Life becomes fresh and new again, as it was in early childhood.
—Harold Klemp
"What Is ECKANKAR?", The Temple of ECK
Eckankar teaches . . . Soul is eternal. Soul exists because God loves It. Soul is on a journey of Self- and God-Realization. Spiritual unfoldment can be accelerated through conscious contact with the ECK, Divine Spirit. This contact can be made via the Spiritual Exercises of ECK and the guidance of the Living ECK Master. You can actively explore the spiritual worlds through Soul Travel, dreams, and other spiritual techniques. Spiritual experience and liberation in this lifetime are available to all. Taking another step
For those who are ready for a new spiritual step, Eckankar offers a membership program designed to allow students to unfold spiritually at their own pace.
For more information, go to eckankar.org or eck-wa.org
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See all- “Do I Need a Spiritual Guide, Teacher, or Master?”Link visible for attendees
“God has created all religions and all spiritual leaders to fit a certain place in the lives of certain people. No spiritual leader is going to be right for everyone. I don't say I am.
Each person has to decide whether or not any other person is going to be their spiritual tutor. That is not something that any human law can decree. That doesn't work in the spiritual teachings.
God has given a teacher for every state of consciousness.
Divine love means to love your neighbor as yourself. To do that, you have to love yourself. Any true teacher in any religion will always bring out this very same message about divine love.”
— Harold Klemp, How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times, p.86
This spiritual discussion is an opportunity to talk about the purpose of spiritual guides, teachers, Masters, or other beings who assist and support you on your personal spiritual journey.
All are welcome! Come join in!
Spiritual conversations are a wonderful way for people to share stories, ideas, insights, and personal experiences about a variety of topics that show how Spirit is working in your life. These discussions are relaxed, welcoming, and genuine, and are for anyone who wants to explore their spiritual life more deeply with others in openhearted conversation.
The Zoom link will be available on Meetup when you register for this discussion.
You may also contact resa@eckwa.org for the Zoom link to join in.
