April 24–26, 2026 — Hilton Garden Inn, Clifton Park, NY

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FOR THOSE NEW TO ECK:
You are invited to attend this entire weekend as our guest.


SPECIAL NEW-COMER EVENTS:

"HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE?"

HELD TWICE:  SATURDAY 10 am & 3:30 pm

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Special Guest Presenter

Sri Doug Kunin, The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master

The spiritual leader of Eckankar will address the attendees of this seminar with pre-recorded video presentations, especially prepared for various segments of the seminar program.

Our Featured Speakers

Stan Burgess

The fire that continually lights Stan’s journey of Soul is exploring the creative imagination and its role in bringing the true and unchangeable Love into our daily lives through the creativity of change itself.

Jane Burgess

Jane loves discovering the music, beauty and love of ECK in the simple glories of nature, in hearts of everyday people, and in the inner worlds. Now she's ever-endeavoring to share this love with all life.

Laura Blank

How do you let go of expectations and gracefully go with the flow? Laura will explore the challenge and adventure of maintaining openness and awareness to the sparkles of divinity around us in each moment.

Dr. Alain Le Guillou

Dr. Le Guillou will focus on the transformative process of Eckankar leading to happiness, often through some struggle; should we struggle for happiness or struggle happily?

Amanda Amend

Amanda's spiritual focus centers on learning to live consciously, as Soul dances between the worlds of freedom and light and those of physical embodiment.

Rodney Jones

Rodney will share and explore the discovery and realization of one’s own life as sacred ground and a divine love story, and how this changes our lives in wonderful and miraculous ways.

Linda Morelli

Linda will share stories of one Soul whose life of gratitude and service led her to find that the love of the Mahanta was ever-present and unlimited, without exception.

Paul Morelli

The speed of love, God’s love in action, shows up in our lives as the ever-present guidance of the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. Paul shares how we can nurture that presence through the spiritual exercises of ECK.

Listen to recent talks by our featured speakers at major Eckankar seminars:

Sri Doug Kunin— "Near Death Experiences (NDEs), What is God? What is Eckankar?"

Stan Burgess— "Gratitude—a Secret to Spiritual Living"

Laura Blank— "My Shelter in the Forest"

Amanda Amend— "In God's Time and in God's Way"

Rodney Jones— A podcast interview about Singing HU

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

7:00–9:00 pm FRIDAY EVENING PROGRAMRECOGNITION

ENTERING A NEW WORLD OF BEING

The opening event of the seminar features greetings from our featured speakers and Eckankar leaders, a workshop, talks and creative arts performances.

8:00–10:30 am SATURDAY EARLY MORNINGNURTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Special gatherings for current students of Eckankar. This will include a High Initiates meeting and a general initiates meeting covering topics of high interest to the ECK community. At each of these gatherings there will be a special pre-recorded video from Sri Doug.

10:30 am–Noon SATURDAY MID-MORNINGEXPERIENCING

EXPANDING BEYOND PERCEIVED LIMITATIONS

Choose from several gatherings for roundtable discussions, study circles, and for newcomers who are not yet studying the teachings of ECK, there will be an introductory session for any who would like to learn about the basic precepts of Eckankar which features a special video of Doug Kunin, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master.

Noon–2:30 pm LUNCH BREAKCOMMUNITY BUFFET AND FREE TIME

For those who choose to sign up for this meal (see registration options), a buffet lunch will be served in the hotel restaurant and the back section of the main hall. See below for details. During lunch, enjoy live music performances. Afterwards, take some time to relax, stroll outside, or enjoy the company of ECKists attending from around NY State, many parts of the US, and even from around the world.

2:30–4 pm SATURDAY AFTERNOONEXPERIENCING

Continuing with the Saturday theme of EXPERIENCING, you'll again be able to choose between several gatherings for roundtable discussions, newcomer sessions and a spiritual workshop.

4:00–7:00 pm DINNER BREAKEVENING MEAL AND FREE TIME

Explore the many restaurant choices in and around the vicinity of the hotel, many of which are within walking distance. During this break there will be another introductory session for any who would like to learn about the basic precepts of Eckankar which features a special video of Doug Kunin, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master

7:00–9:00 pm SATURDAY EVENING MAIN STAGEBECOMING

OUR EMERSION INTO ALL LIFE

Enjoy an evening program filled with inspiring talks, creative arts performances and panel discussions. The evening will culminate with a prerecorded video address from Sri Doug Kunin, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master.

9:00 am–Noon SUNDAY MORNING MAIN STAGESERVING

GIVING TO LIFE: KEY TO LOVE, GROWTH AND MASTERSHIP

This closing session of the weekend seminar will feature more inspiring talks, creative arts performances and panel discussions as well as another address from Sri Doug Kunin, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master.

Spiritual Services, Hospitality and Newcomers Tables

In addition to the programming described above, there will be tables set up to support various additional activities. Spiritual Services will also have a room set aside for quiet contemplation as well as any private meetings needed. Services available include ECK Spiritual Aid sessions and ECK Initiations.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
However, you are welcome to register at the door. 
Registration opens Friday, April 24 at 4pm.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS? Call Steve at 585-875-9004

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SEMINAR LODGING



The seminar will take place at:


The Hilton Garden Inn
30 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065

We have reserved a block of rooms at a special seminar rate.
The quantity of these rooms is limited, so consider booking early.
Click HERE or call 518-914-5088 to reserve a room.
If you book by phone, let them know you're with the Eckankar Seminar group.

THE ROOMS AT THE ORIGINAL SEMINAR RATE ARE NOW SOLD OUT
THERE ARE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF ROOMS OPEN AT A HIGHER RATE
(BUT STILL LESS THAN THE USUAL RATE)


The secondary seminar hotel is:


Homewood Suites by Hilton Clifton Park
42 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

It is just across the parking lot from the seminar.

To book a room, call 518-371-2000.
There is no special seminar rate for this hotel, but
you can book rooms at their standard rate.


There are many other hotel options for the weekend. 

Most are within 2 to 5 minutes from the seminar and are priced very reasonably.


Best Western—617 Plank Rd, Clifton Park—(518) 371-1811
Courtyard by Marriott Albany—627 Plank Rd, Clifton Park—(518) 579-6100
Hampton Inn—620 Plank Rd, Clifton Park—(518) 373-2345
Residence Inn Albany—1740 Rte 9, Clifton Park—(518) 374-4444
LaQuinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham—1749 Rte 9, Clifton Park—(833) 312-5471
Holiday Inn Express—18 Clifton Park Village Rd, Clifton Park—(518) 579-3000
Park Manor Hotel—7 Northside Dr, Clifton Park—(518) 280-9258
Red Roof Inn—41 Old Rte 146, Clifton Park—(518) 373-0222
NOTE: Red Roof Inn is a pet-friendly hotel; barking could be disruptive


TRANSPORTATION FROM TRAIN STATION

There are no shuttles from the Albany-Rensselaer train station to the Hilton Garden Inn

Duffy”s Taxi—$55 for one person and $5 for each additional passenger  518-433-8400

Boss Lady Taxi—$50 for one person and $1 for each additional passenger  518-605-1683

Yellow Cab in Albany—For a van which holds up to 6 people—$60 plus $5 for each additional passenger  518-434-2222

Lyft—about $49

Uber—Dependent on traffic conditions and weather conditions—about $42

ATTENTION: There may be other companies or drivers approaching you at the train station. They may not be legitimate.

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