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One of the most notable features of the Temple is the expansive back deck that looks over the Meditation Trails. Along with pots of pansies, delicate birch trees, and an endless number of birds at any one time, there are around twenty or so tables on…

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Welcoming you to the Eckankar Campus

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A short two minute drive from the Temple will take one to Chanhassen center, otherwise known as West 78th Street and the heart of this quaint suburban city with a population of around 23,000. Neatly mowed grass lines concrete sidewalks, mature maple…

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Of particular note, on West 78th, is the beautiful Chanhassen Library, part of the Carver County library system. The building is beautiful and modern, built of sand-colored brick with black metal accents. It is situated directly in front of City Hall…

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The median between each lane of West 78th is decorated by elegant shrubs, trees, and lampposts

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Hanging from the lamp posts are flags, which note two distinct honors the City has received: Family Circle Magazine named Chanhassen as one of the top 10 towns in the United States in which to raise a family, and Money Magazine̥'s 2009 designation…

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Seating in the Chapel is arranged from ceremonies and rites, as well as HU songs and discussion.

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The six-pointed blue star, nearly the only iconography in Eckankar, is affixed to the ceiling of the Chapel. It is a smaller version of the star in the Sanctuary.

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A Spiritual Exercise for children

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A Spiritual Exercise for children, from