About us
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 Doug Kunin.
Copyright © 2026 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
Upcoming events
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ECKANKAR—Walking Your Path Home to God
·OnlineOnline19 attendees from 7 groupsExplore how your dreams, inner experiences, and karma quietly influence your everyday life.
Have you ever had a spiritual experience that expanded your awareness? Would you like to learn simple practices to go within, find inner peace, and connect with your true self? Join us for a spiritual book discussion featuring a technique to explore Soul Travel—offering insight and personal exploration in a welcoming setting.
“There are many routes we can take to heaven. God has established so many different paths and means for us that there is a way for everyone….
“If you are ready, the Spiritual Exercises of ECK will help you to find your own custom-made approach to the Kingdom of God.”
—Harold Klemp, ECKANKAR Ancient Wisdom for Today, p. 1
You are warmly invited to attend our online spiritual discussion titled “ECKANKAR—Walking Your Path Home to God” that will take place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm.
Our discussion explores selections from Harold Klemp’s booklet ECKANKAR: Ancient Wisdom for Today, including “What Is Eckankar?”, “Soul Travel,” “Dreams,” and “Karma” (pp. 1–44).
It is not necessary to have the booklet before the event as quotes will be provided at the event for discussion. If you are interested in obtaining the booklet, you may get it at your favorite online bookstore or visit the Eckankar bookstore: https://www.eckbooks.org/items/ECKANKAR_Ancient_Wisdom_for_Today-946-0.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. 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
The discussion will be on Zoom. An email with the Zoom link and phone-in information will be sent on the day of the event to those who RSVP .For more information regarding local events in the Rochester and Western NY area call 585-288-4721 or email us at eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com
The ECKANKAR Center of Rochester is located at 312 W. Commercial St. E. Rochester.
For more Eckankar events in New York State taking place online or in person, please visit our NY ECK website at: https://eckankar-ny.org
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Discover How Divine Spirit Works in Our Everyday Life
ECK Center of Central New York, 206 East Seneca St., Manlius, ny, US7 attendees from 4 groupsDiscover the joy of sharing and living the divine truth that resides within you.
Within each of us is the key to divine love, inner wisdom, and truth. At this ECK Light and Sound Service, you’ll experience the sacred sound of HU, discover simple techniques for recognizing how we experience this Divine Spirit in everyday life, and share spiritual insights in a warm, welcoming setting.
This ECK Light and Sound Service is based on God’s love and spiritual freedom for everyone. It offers creative spiritual tools, whatever your path or religion, to bring greater understanding, love, and support in challenging times. Experience the love and peace in connecting with the divine within through singing HU, the most beautiful prayer.
“If you’re sincere, God’s Voice, the Holy Spirit, will begin opening you to truth. You will be led to occasions and insights which will be subtle at first, but—sometimes through your dreams—you’re going to have a glimpse of the future."
—Harold Klemp, How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times, p. 79
You are warmly invited to attend an Eckankar in Central New York sponsored in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, titled “Discover How Divine Spirit Works in Our Everyday Life” to be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, 11:00 am–12:15 pm. Eckankar welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds.
This service will take place at The ECK Center of Central New York, 206 E. Seneca St., Suite H, Manlius, NY 13104.
Susan Ensminger, a member of the Eckankar clergy, will officiate this service. She looks forward to your presence and the stories from your heart that you are welcome to share.
More information:
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 videoIf you would like more information or if you prefer to RSVP by email, contact Pam Hamilton at localdirectorcny@gmail.com
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.org
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Resonate with the Sound of HU
·OnlineOnline20 attendees from 8 groupsDiscover the Sacred Sound of HU, an ancient mantra that opens your heart and uplifts you spiritually.
Experience the transformative power of the HU chant at our Sound of Soul event. Join us for a 12-minute session of this sacred sound to connect with the divine within. Discover the peace, clarity, and spiritual growth it offers, followed by a facilitator-led spiritual conversation.
“As you sing HU, listen for a holy Sound. It may come in any number of ways: like the sound of a rumbling train, a singing bird, buzzing bees, a mellow flute, or even soothing guitars.
“It brings joy and wonder.
“The holy sounds are the creative action of the Life Force, the ECK, as It moves atoms in the invisible worlds. The Sound to reach your ears resonates with your state of consciousness.
“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
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!
More Information:
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.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.org
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Dreams—A Gateway to the True Self
Kingston Library, 61 Crown St,, Kingston, NY, US6 attendees from 4 groupsEver wake up from a dream and wonder…what was that about?
You’ve probably had dreams that felt incredibly vivid, emotional or just impossible to shake. But what if your dreams aren’t random? What if every dream is a spiritual experience telling you something about yourself?
Join us for a down-to-earth conversation to discover how your dreams can give you clarity and insight to meet life’s challenges.
“Our memory of dreams is a glimpse of the full spiritual life that each of us leads beyond the physical.”
—Harold Klemp, ECK Wisdom on Dreams, p. 5This spiritual discussion, “Dreams, a Gateway to the True Self,” will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 2:00 pm–3:00 pm at the Kingston Library, 61 Crown St, Kingston, NY, 12401.
More information:
This event is presented by Eckankar in Hudson Valley, New York. This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Kingston Library.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.org
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