Eckankar Leads Followers to Spiritual Enlightenment

Eckankar is a nonprofit religious organization and church based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, that has been led by Harold Klemp since 1981. The ancient teachings of Eckankar were introduced to the modern world by Paul Twitchell in 1965. The religion now has members in more than 100 countries. Eckankar, meaning "Co-worker with God," focuses on teaching the knowledge of God and leads its followers to achieving spiritual enlightenment. Harold Klemp, the Living ECK Master and the prophet of Eckankar...

Eckankar is a nonprofit religious organization and church based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, that has been led by Harold Klemp since 1981. The ancient teachings of Eckankar were introduced to the modern world by Paul Twitchell in 1965. The religion now has members in more than 100 countries. Eckankar, meaning "Co-worker with God," focuses on teaching the knowledge of God and leads its followers to achieving spiritual enlightenment. Harold Klemp, the Living ECK Master and the prophet of Eckankar, receives the respect, not worship, of Eckankar followers as he helps them to recognize their divine qualities as Soul. Under the teachings of Eckankar, the ECK (Holy Spirit) purifies individuals of karma (sin) and makes it possible for them to recognize and accept the full love of God, gaining wisdo