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Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God emphasizes the value of personal experiences as the most natural way back to God. The current spiritual leader of Eckankar (since October 1981) is Sri Harold Klemp. Eckankar is generally regarded as a new religious movement begun in 1965; however, the principles are said to be of ancient origin. The teaching states that Eckists (students of Eckankar; also called chelas) must prove the veracity of the path for themselves, and gives specific Spiritual Exercises that teach individuals to leave their body, and journey into what is known as the "higher planes." Eckists believe it is possible to achieve self-realization and God-realization in this lifetime, and recommend that there is no better time than the present moment to experience God's divine love. The final spiritual goal of all Eckists is to become conscious co-workers with God.
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Eckankar teaches that spiritual experience and spiritual liberation in this lifetime are available to all by actively exploring the spiritual worlds through Soul Travel dreams [http://www.eckankar.org/dream.html, and other spiritual techniques. Eckankar's belief is that Soul is eternal and is the individual's true identity, not the body or the mind. You are Soul; you exist because God loves you. You are on a journey of Self-Realization and God-Realization. ECKists believe that giving love and service to their family and community is one way to increase their contact with God’s love.The term ECK (as in ECK-ankar) means "One". Eckankar uses the term ECK for what Christians commonly call the Holy Spirit. The teaching states that this "spirit" can be experienced as spiritual Light and Sound These twin aspects of God we can experience personally. Known in Eckankar as the ECK [http://www.eckankar.com/glossary.html#eck, this audible stream of life has been described in all religious texts. In the beginning there was the "word", for example. In the Vedic Scripts, it is called Shada or the Bani, and all religions refer to these aspects of Spirit, the Light and Sound.
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Dakota Eckankar - Official site of the South Dakota Satsang Society, Inc. Describes the Eckankar religion, activities, and calendar of events in North and South Dakota.
Meta Description: [ Dakota ECKANKAR, the official web site of South Dakota Satsang Society, Inc. bringing the Light and Sound of God to North and South Dakota ]
Eckankar - Official site offering information on teachings, membership, spiritual practices, seminars, and free downloadable books.
Meta Description: [ This worldwide religion led by ECK master Harold Klemp, offers spiritual study programs in past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel, with public classes, and spiritual seminars around the world. Founded by Paul Twitchell. ]
Eckankar - By the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance, with assistance from some members of Eckankar. Some of the information is a bit dated, still a fairly-balanced outsider's take on the subject.
Meta Description: [ The religion and spiritual practice of Eckankar ]
Eckankar in California - View local calendar of events for including worship services, book discussions, and video presentations.
Eckankar in Illinois - Includes events, conferences, regional seminars, and details of the Illinois Satsang Society, with location and contact details of Eck Centers located statewide.
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local events; special events; calender of events; books; information on membership;
stories of personal experiences; local newsletters; ECKANKAR home page of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Eckankar in Ontario Canada - Public presentations and discussion classes in Ontario Canada.
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Eckankar in the United Kingdom - Contains a brief round-up of regular events throughout England and Scotland, with request form for a free book.
Hawaii Satsang Society - Chartered affiliate of Eckankar. Glossary, maps, monthly calendar of worship services and other events on the different islands.
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of God--the Hawaii site of this worldwide religion. Offers information on local activities
in the stated of Hawaii that are open to the public including special events, discussion
groups. workshops and worship services.
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The Religious Movements Page: Eckankar - Basic profile of the group, including information on its history and beliefs, controversies, and a bibliography.
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Vahana Forum - Discussion forum provides a platform for eckists around the world to share stories and methods of spreading the teachings of Eckankar.
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