―I can give you truth. I can give you the word HU. I can show you techniques. But the factor that will make it work or not is your self-discipline. Are you going to spend time each day opening yourself to the Holy Spirit? Are you going to do it with love and with a passion? Are you going to put your whole mind and heart into this? "If so, you are going to make progress in life. You are going to find that the mysteries of today are no longer mysteries tomorrow."
— Harold Klemp, How the Inner Master Works, Mahanta Transcripts, Book 12, p. 91

      In Rodney‘s words, "The deepest keys to the mysteries of life are not found in dusty books hidden deep within old library bookshelves. The deepest keys to the mysteries of life are found within your own life, in the many ways that you and God meet in secret. They are found in the deepest desires of your heart, in joy overflowing, in tears, salty and sweet, that wash the eyes of Soul clean, so that it may draw closer to God."
     Rodney is a professor at both the Juilliard and Manhattan Schools of Music. His fields of study are jazz guitar and jazz ensembles. He also celebrates a long, distinguished career as a professional musician, composer, producer, and music director. But at the heart of it all, Rodney stresses that Sound is the creating and sustaining force in the universe. "Music is an expression of the Inner Sound that has been known to all of the world’s religions in one form or another. We know that life energy as the ECK (Divine Spirit)." *www.Eckankar.org

Seminar Highlights
Friday Night

Here is what some people have had to say about why they like to attend Eckankar seminars. See if any apply to your interests.

Growth: "When I come home from an Eckankar seminar, I know I've grown spiritually. That's what I'm looking for."

Sense of Community: "There's camaraderie, fellowship, and enhanced friendships with spiritually like-minded individuals. And I sure like the Saturday night dance / get-together!"

"ECK seminars … are a way to fulfill our sense of community and to grow. We gather together to learn from each other and see how the Holy Spirit works through us and through others, back and forth. The interaction helps uplift us spiritually."
— Harold Klemp, The Drumbeat of Time, Mahanta Transcripts, Book 10, pp. 63–64

Divine Love: "To me it's all about Divine Love. It's about how I can become a part of it and it a greater part of me. I can feel the great love at these seminars. They open my heart!"

Validating Truth by Experience: "I like to hear others talk about their spiritual experiences so I can see how mine fit in. Plus, I find spiritual truth being revealed in ways that I can personally validate with my own experience. I like that!"

Chanting HU: "I love to experience chanting HU with many people at once."

Learning New Spiritual Exercises: "I learn new spiritual exercises every time I attend a seminar."

Questions Answered: "There is so much wisdom there … in the talks and in the people. My deepest life questions have been answered. At one time I didn't know where to go for answers."

Time for a Refreshing Break: "A seminar is a wonderful break from the everyday distractions of life. I learn new ways to live 'everyday spirituality' and recharge my spiritual batteries. An entire weekend! It's great being ‗n the flow.'"

And for Members …
Giving Back to Life: "The membership meeting helps me learn practical, respectful ways to share with others what Divine Spirit has blessed me with over the years. What a thrill to share my gift! For the same reasons, I also enjoy serving as a volunteer at seminars."

The HILTON HOUSTON NASA CLEAR LAKE hotel is located about 20 miles southeast of Houston on the shores of Clear Lake, across from Johnson Space Center and close to Galveston Bay.

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3000 NASA Road One
Houston, Texas, 77058-4322
Local Tel: 1-281-333-9300
Fax: 1-281-333-3750
 

Reservations by Phone: 1-800-445-8667. Tell them you are with the Eckankar group. The Eckankar group room rate is $89 plus 17% local taxes (about $104) for up to four people with two double beds, or 2 people with a king. The group rate is available for stays between August 9 and August 17. The hotel is 100% non-smoking.
After that, Eckankar group rates will be available only if space permits. Pets under 76 pounds are allowed—with a $75, non-refundable deposit. Self-parking is complimentary. Hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m

Reservations need to be made by July 29.
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The hotel also offers a 5-mile-radius, complimentary courtesy van, as available, to and from local restaurants. Many individual and family amenities are available. See the hotel website for details.

Super shuttle from Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is $40 per person one way. From Hobby Airport it is $19. Book in advance. Round-trip fares also available. Visit Supershuttle.com.

Marvin’s Taxi, 713-416-6005. Book in advance. $84 per van from Bush Intercontinental, $32 per van from Hobby. Van may hold five to six people. Distance to the hotel from Bush Intercontinental Airport is 45 miles. From Hobby Airport it is 18 miles.