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Eckankar (meaning ''Co-worker with God'') is a non-profit religious organization and church with members in over one hundred countries. The spiritual home is the Temple of ECK in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It is a modern-day religion, introduced by Paul Twitchell in 1965, but claims ancient roots. Eckankar is not affiliated with any other religious group. Followers believe its purpose is to help individuals find their way back to God through direct personal spiritual experiences. The movement teaches simple spiritual exercises, such as singing ''Hu'', to experience the Light and Sound of God and recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit. Harold Klemp is the present spiritual leader, known as the Mahanta or the Living ECK Master. ==Etymology== According to the Eckankar glossary, the term ''Eckankar'' means ''Co-Worker with God''.〔(A Glossary of ECK Terms )〕 ECK is another word for the Holy Spirit, also known as the Audible Life Current, Life Force, or Light and Sound of God.〔 The Eckankar website notes, "Many Eckankar terms trace their historical roots to the Far East; however, they have their own meaning and application in Eckankar."〔(Eckankar: Frequently Asked Questions ). eckankar.org〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Eckankar」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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