The Temple of ECK: A Place for All Who Love God
Any of you who visit the Temple of ECK will find it has a special character, a presence of its own. That presence is the love of God.
Later, if you are ever in need of spiritual help, at bedtime imagine yourself back at the Temple. Ask the question that you need help with, and then just go to sleep. Often you'll awake in the morning with an entirely different view of the situation.
Harold Klemp,
Spiritual Leader of Eckankar.
The Temple of ECK in Chanhassen, Minnesota, is the worldwide center for the teachings of the Light and Sound of God. Located at the heart of the Eckankar Spiritual Campus, it is a local community church and a Golden Wisdom Temple. Seekers of truth come here for the spiritual study of past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel.
Come Visit!
You are welcome to take a tour, walk the contemplation trails, spend time in the beautiful sanctuary, and attend a class or an ECK Light and Sound Service. See Calendar of Events for more information.
You can also find out about local events on the Temple of ECK Meetup page.
If you're not in the area, you can still take a virtual tour of the Temple.
Location, Hours
The Temple of ECK is located at 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA. See Visitor Information for directions, maps, and lodging-and-transportation information. Or call (952) 380-2200.
The Temple is situated on 174 acres of prairie and woodland, with over two miles of trails. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor ECK Celebrations of Life Chapel a short walk up the hill from the Temple patio.
Temple Hours
June 1 through November 30
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: noon–9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: noon–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: Closed
December 1 through May 31
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Closed
Sunday: noon–4:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Tours
(allow 45 minutes to an hour)
June 1 through November 30
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
Tours also available after each month’s ECK Light and Sound Service (first Sunday) and Sound of Soul event (third Sunday).
December 1 through May 31
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
Tours also available after each month’s ECK Light and Sound Service (first Sunday) and Sound of Soul event (third Sunday).
Contemplation Trails
Contemplation trails are open seasonally the same hours as the Temple. You are welcome to stroll the trails, read the quotes at each contemplation stop, and rest or contemplate on benches provided along the way. A trail map is available in the Temple vestibule.
Video: Harold
Klemp invites you to enjoy the contemplation trails
(2 min.).
If you can't visit in person, stroll the contemplation trails on this Web site.
