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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The Call of Soul—Realizing the Most Secret Part of Yourself
·OnlineOnline13 attendees from 7 groupsDiscover simple practices that can help you recognize your true spiritual nature.
Have you ever wished you could discover answers to life’s deepest spiritual questions for yourself? Join a welcoming book discussion to experience chanting and simple spiritual exercises from Eckankar that can help you discover the deepest, most secret part of yourself. Share personal experiences, insights, and perspectives in an open and supportive setting.
“The most secret part of yourself is the heart of love. The greatest gift life can give you is a means to come into contact with this mysterious part, which is the secret to life itself.”
—Harold Klemp, The Call of Soul, p. 51
You are warmly invited to attend our online spiritual book discussion titled “The Call of Soul—Realizing the Most Secret Part of Yourself” that will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm.
This discussion will be based on chapters 5–7 of Harold Klemp’s book The Call of Soul (pp. 29–56): “The Power of Chanting,” “The Transforming Power of the Spiritual Exercises of ECK,” and “A Guide to the Most Secret Part of Yourself.”
It is not necessary to have the book before the event as quotes will be provided at the event for discussion. If you are interested in obtaining the book, you may get it at your favorite online bookstore or for a copy https://www.eckbooks.org/items/The_Call_of_Soul-1065-0.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 to those who RSVP on the day of the event.
For more information regarding local events in the Buffalo and Rochester areas in NY, 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.org2 attendees from this group - Network event
Light and Sound—Discover the Wonders of God
ECK Center of Central New York, 206 E. Seneca St., Suite H,, Manlius, NY, US9 attendees from 6 groupsExperience Divine Love in finding inner guidance and spiritual freedom!
As Soul, each of us have the creative tools to explore the Far Country, the God worlds. 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 Love in everyday life, and share spiritual insights in a warm, welcoming small-group discussion.
The insight found in the Light and Sound can be a guiding force in the joys, challenges, and important decisions of everyday life. Discover how God’s gift of the creative imagination can help awaken you to this love, opening new possibilities for inner guidance, fresh perspectives, and a deeper connection with the Divine—whatever your spiritual path or religion.
"All I am offering you is a glimpse of the face of God through personal experiences in the Light and Sound of this Divine Being.”
—Harold Klemp, ECKANKAR: The Art of Spirituality, p. 47
You are warmly invited to attend an Eckankar in Central New York sponsored in-person ECK Light and Sound Service, titled “Light and Sound—Discover the Wonders of God,” on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:00 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. Ted Allen, a member of the Eckankar clergy, will officiate this service. He looks forward to welcoming you and hearing the stories from your heart that you may wish to share.
A Resource for Your Spiritual Journey
Would you like to create your own Soul Adventure? Guests who attend our event online will be able to download a unique workbook and journal, titled Raise Your Spiritual IQ!, that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises. Those who attend in person will get their own personal copy. 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 videoMore Information:
For more Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at: http://eckankar-ny.org1 attendee from this group - Network event
Becoming a Higher Expression of Divine Love with the Sound of HU
·OnlineOnline25 attendees from 8 groupsDiscover the Sound of HU to fill yourself with love and connect with Divine Spirit.
Experience the transformative power of the HU chant. Join us for a 12-minute session of chanting this sacred sound to connect with the divine within yourself. Discover the peace, clarity, and spiritual growth that comes from immersing yourself in the uplifting vibrations of the HU. A facilitator-led spiritual conversation will follow the HU song.
“You are a living spiritual exercise.
“Every moment of your life, you must be the HU. This is more than just chanting HU. This is being the HU.
“The Sound must always be in your atoms. It must be with you when you’re driving, when you’re at work, when you’re home eating a meal with your family. The HU and you must be one and the same.
“And if you make yourself more and more one with the HU, you will find that life is a more joyful place.”
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 62
HU is a sacred mantra—the Sound behind all sounds. An ancient name for God, HU is a carrier of love between God and Soul. It enables you to open your heart to experience the miracles that occur, when you give and receive love.
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. You can also join by phone. The phone number and Zoom link will be sent on the day of the event to those who have registered.For more Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at: https://eckankar-ny.org
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What is Holding You Back From Living Your Best Life?
·OnlineOnline16 attendees from 8 groupsDiscover your unlimited possibilities as Soul.
Explore how the creative spark within you can bring new possibilities into everyday life. In this discussion, discover spiritual techniques that can offer fresh insights, expand your creative potential as Soul, and help you approach life’s challenges in new ways.
“If we want to bring life, beauty, and freedom into our lives, we must begin by bringing harmony and order into our thoughts. Then we find ourselves the starting point on a new creative line, not by force of personal will, but by the union with Divine Spirit, which in expression of its inherent love and beauty makes all things new.”
—Paul Twitchell*, The Flute of God*, 2021 ed., p. 94.
You are warmly welcome to join us for this on-line interactive spiritual discussion titled “What is Holding You Back From Living Your Best Life?” on Monday, October 19, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm.
The facilitator for this discussion, Monica Shelmandine, plans to include the following ideas during this spiritual conversation:
• Releasing our fears
• Bringing harmony and order into our lives
• Appreciating all the gifts of lifeCome join us to share your spiritual experiences. All are welcome!
More Information:
This event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link and phone access numbers will be sent on the day of the event to those who register.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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