Rolling hills, forest, and shrubbery surround the ECK Temple and constitute the rest of the 174-acre property. As one walks through the various rooms of the Temple, stands on the back deck, or even in the parking lot, one can quickly get a sense of…
The wide array of reactions to Eckankar's coming to Chanhassen is closely related to its status as a New Religious Movement. To understand Eckankar, as with any religion, it is necessary to engage with questions of authenticity and legitimacy.…