Eckankar

From: http://www.themeditationcenter.org/aboutusframed.htm

Founded

In 1965, by Paul Twitchel (b. approx 1910- d. 1971)

Current Organization

Headed by Sri Harold Klemp, Eckankar can be found in some 100 countries.

Description

Eckankar describes itself as the "religion of the Light and Sound of God". It embraces a number of Eastern, esoteric ideas such as Astral travel.

Beliefs

  • Soul is eternal and is the individual's true identity.
  • 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.
  • The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master is the spiritual leader of Eckankar.
  • Spiritual experience and liberation in this lifetime are available to all.
  • You can actively explore the spiritual worlds through Soul Travel, dreams, and other spiritual techniques.