The teachings of ECK will awaken the knowledge and love for the divine things that are already in your heart." - Harold Klemp We live in a time of unprecedented interest in spirituality. Spiritual experiences are no longer the exclusive domain of religious leaders, saints, and mystics. They are part of everyday living for millions of people. And these people have questions: Are their experiences real? How can a person have more experiences of the Divine? Eckankar offers answers. It is a truly spiritual religion for the individual in modern times. The teachings provide a framework for people to explore their own spiritual experiences, which may include out-of-body adventures, near-death experiences, prophetic dreams, dreams with a departed loved one, a sense of having lived before, déjà vu, seeing an inner light, or hearing an inner sound. Personal experience with the Light and Sound of God is the cornerstone of Eckankar. 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. Sri Doug Kunkin is the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master, spiritual leader of Eckankar. He has the special ability to act as both the Inner and Outer guide for ECK students. The prophet of Eckankar, he is given respect but is not worshiped. His teachings uplift people and help them recognize and understand their own experiences in the Light and Sound of God. He teaches the sacred name of God, HU. When sung just a few minutes each day, HU will lift you spiritually into the Light and Sound of God—the ECK (Holy Spirit). To experience the sound of HU, visit www.HearHU.org. This easy spiritual exercise and others will purify you. You are then able to accept the full love of God in this lifetime.
“You are Soul. You are a timeless, deathless spark of God—in love, strength, and beauty—upheld by the always present Light and Sound, the Holy Spirit.”
Sri Harold Klemp, “The Spiritual Life"
The Temple of ECK in Chanhassen, Minnesota, is the worldwide center for the Eckankar teachings. Located at the heart of the Eckankar Spiritual Campus, it is a local community church and a Golden Wisdom Temple. Seekers of truth come here for the spiritual study of past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel. To learn more about Eckankar, explore our answers to frequently asked questions at www.Eckankar.org/FAQ/index.html.
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