Eckankar
Religious movement founded in 1965 by Paul Twitchell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Ik Onkar, the holy symbol in Sikhism.
Eckankar (/ˈɛkənˌkɑːr/ EK-ən-kar) is a new religious movement founded by Paul Twitchell in 1965. The spiritual home is the Temple of ECK in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Eckankar is not affiliated with any other religious group. [citation needed]
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Type | Dharma influenced new religious movement |
Scripture | Main: Shariyat-Ki-Sugmad Minor: Autobiography of a Modern Prophet etc.[1][2] |
Leader | Harold Klemp[3] |
Region | Mostly worldwide |
Headquarters | Temple of ECK, Chanhassen, Minnesota |
Founder | Paul Twitchell |
Origin | 1965 San Diego, California[4] |
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The movement teaches simple spiritual exercises, such as singing "HU ", called "a love song to God", to experience the Light and Sound of God and recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit.[5][6][7]