ECKANKAR presents Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach Hotel Cnr. The Grand Parade & Princess Street, Brighton-le-Sands, Sydney, NSW 2216 Australia www.novotelbrightonbeach.com.au (02) 9556 5111 Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 January 2014 W hy attend an ECK seminar? ECK Children and Youth Program ECKANKAR seminars offer you an opportunity to join with other spiritual seekers and students of ECKANKAR for one to three days of workshops, inspiring talks, roundtables and small group discussions, creative arts, programs for children, youth, and families as well as outstanding guest speakers. You can catch up with seldom seen old friends, make new ones, and offer to be of service as a volunteer, a practical and loving way to help the Mahanta in his mission. The Children and Youth program will be running alongside the main seminar with activities especially designed for them. They can learn about spiritual wisdom and have fun at the same time! Children and youth need to be registered, and under 18s need to be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Please provide an email address so that the appropriate forms can be emailed to you. In the evenings, Youth are encouraged to attend the Main Program with their families, or they may like to volunteer and experience the joy of service. in this special setting. Gallery of Light & Book Room In the Book Room you will find a variety of ECK publications to help to spiritualise your individual consciousness. The Gallery of Light features examples of divine creativity expressed in a variety of art forms and is inspired by the love which is intrinsic to the ECK teachings. New releases ECK Campout 12 to 16 January 2014 The ECK Children & Youth (13 to 25 years old) and Family Camp, is a spiritually focused event with fun activities and workshops. The Campout is intended for Youth, Young Adults, Families and those adults interested in the development of youth & family events in their area. The 2014 camp is being held at Glenfield Scout Activity Centre, Cambridge Avenue, Glenfield, NSW 2167 Inner Guidance: Our Divine Birthright Seeing Clearly 2013 ECK Springtime Seminar, Minneapolis, Minnesota (CD, DVD) By Sri Harold Klemp. Hear wisdom and stories of divine love from the latest seminar talk by the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master. A new book by Anne Archer Butcher You will be deeply inspired by these miraculous stories of how the hand of the Master changed a woman’s life. Book signing will be available W e welcome once again seminar Guest Speakers Anne and Alden Butcher from the Guest Speakers Anne Archer Butcher and Alden Butcher United States. They are members of the ECKANKAR clergy and have spoken at many ECK seminars in the United States, Africa, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Anne has worked as editor of ECKANKAR publications and her new book, Inner Guidance: Our Divine Birthright, is being released by ECKANKAR at the 2013 ECK Worldwide Seminar. Anne and Alden have a production company that focuses on films and books which uplift and inspire, and have received many awards for their writing and productions. They have also created numerous videos for ECKANKAR. Anne and Alden love sharing their spiritual experiences and insights to help uplift spiritual seekers.  REGISTER ONLINE - www.eckankar.org.au  Friday 10 January 2014 High Initiates Conference 11:00am - 5:10pm A sea Saturday 11 January 2014 of happy smiling faces HU Chant 8:15am Main Program 9:00am to 9:30pm Roundtables The healing power of patience and love Live as the ECK Masters do The Mahanta: The keeper of secret wisdom  Self-mastery: Awakening to divine love  Re-winning happiness every day  To listen is to love Conversations from the Heart   Manifest your spiritual potential To grow in spirit, we must give up the old for the new Talks    Release from illusion: Free will and the Mahanta’s guidance Youth Panel  Public welcome from 1:00pm HU Chant 9:00 - 9:20am Main Program 9:00am to 3:40pm Workshops  Dreaming your way back to God Wake-up calls from Divine Spirit Living gracefully through change Workshops  Sunday 12 January 2014 Living in the flow Conversations from the Heart   Karma: A loving gift from God Creativity: Going beyond conventional limits Panel  The Spiritual Exercises of ECK – Gateway to the inner worlds Talks Living the spiritual life Guest Speakers     Guest Speakers Talk: Keys to working in harmony Talk: Our creative imagination is our gift from God 9:30 to 11:00pm Dessert Supper and Dance Party    Walking your path to God-Realization Journey to spiritual freedom Workshop: Embrace the call of Soul Talk: Becoming the awakened Soul For Guests - Cafe and chat at the conclusion of the main program 9:30am Special Event for ECK Members Peter Skelskey President of ECKANKAR Direct video link-up with the ECKANKAR Spiritual Centre “True contemplation is reflecting on the blessings of God in your life. It‘s not complex, there are many ways to do it, and it certainly will enrich you.” — Sri Harold Klemp, Spiritual Wisdom on Prayer, Meditation, and Contemplation, p. 52 Presented by ECKANKAR Australia ABN 24 054 115 589, a chartered affiliate of ECKANKAR. Copyright © 2013, ECKANKAR. All rights reserved. ECKANKAR, PO Box 2000, Chanhassen MN 55317—2000 USA. Photos by Frank James. Housing Information Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach Hotel The Seminar Hotel - Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach Hotel, cnr. The Grand Parade & Princess Street, Brighton-le-Sands, Sydney, NSW 2216. For reservations: Ph: (02) 9556 5111, Fax: (02) 9556 5119. Email: [email protected] www.novotelbrightonbeach.com.au Website: www.accorhotels.com.au The Novotel is located approximately 8 km from Sydney Airport, 15 minutes by taxi (approx. $18). Car park for guests available under cover for a fee. Please quote ECK070114. For prices see below. This hotel is also an Accor Advantage Plus property. Add special breakfast rate if required. Room Type Standard Room Standard Twin Share Breakfast $219.00 $219.00 $25.00 Per room, per night Per room, per night Per person Airport Sydney International Inn Hotel, 35 Levey Street, Wolli Creek, Sydney Airport, Sydney, Australia. For Reservations: Ph. (02) 9556 1555, Fax (02) 95671309 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.airportinn.com.au/ This hotel is located approximately 3 km from Novotel ECK Seminar hotel, 5 km from Sydney domestic airport, 10 minutes by taxi (approx. $15). Car parking is available free for guests. For special rates, quote GF984. Room Type Standard Room Standard Twin Share Add a third guest Breakfast $140.00 $140.00 $25.00 $25.00 Per room, per night Per room, per night Extra Per person Please Note: All the quoted rates and information were correct at time of printing. “When you are with others, realize that they too are lights of God who are also trying to find their way home to a better, happier, more graceful life.” —Sri Harold Klemp, How the Inner Master Works, Mahanta Transcripts, Book 12, p. 17 MORE HOUSING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON BACK PAGE  More Housing Information Mercure Sydney Airport Hotel, 20 Levey Street, Wolli Creek, Sydney, NSW 2205. For reservations, Ph: (02) 9518 2000, Fax: (02) 9518 2002, Website: www.mercuresydneyairport.com.au This hotel is located opposite the Airport Sydney International Inn Hotel and 3 km from Novotel ECK Seminar hotel. It is also 5 km from Sydney domestic airport and 10 minutes by taxi (approx. $15). Car park for guests is available for a fee. This hotel is also an Accor Advantage Plus property. Room Type Standard Queen Room Standard Twin Share Breakfast $154.00 $154.00 $27.00 Per room, per night Per room, per night Per person NOTE: These room rates apply to online bookings only. A minimum of 22 days prior booking is required. No cancellation and no changes rate. Room rates may change between now and January 2014. Ibis Hotel Sydney Airport, 205 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, Sydney, NSW 2020. For reservations, Ph: (02) 8339 8500, Fax: (02) 8339 8585 Website: www.ibishotel.com/gb/hotel-3058-ibis-sydney-airport/ index.shtml This hotel is located about 8 km from the Novotel ECK seminar hotel, 2 km from Sydney domestic airport, and 4 minutes by taxi (approx. $10). Car park for guests is available for a fee. This hotel is also an Accor Advantage Plus property. Room Type Queen Room Twin Double Non-refundable online booking $179.00 $179.00 $144.90 Per room, per night Per room, per night Special offer current 22-8-2013 You may find these web sites useful for looking at the latest prices on line: www.expedia.com.au and www.wotif.com.au By paying a yearly fee and joining www.accordadvantageplus.com you will obtain the benefits of meals and room discounts at the seminar venue, the Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach Hotel. Please Note: All the quoted rates and information were correct at time of printing. The Year of Light and Sound. The first of the Spiritual Years of ECK. The Light and Sound, taken together, are the Voice of God, the Holy Spirit. They form a cosmic wave that goes out from the heart of God to the end of creation. The Mahanta, the Living ECK Master’s job is to help Soul learn to catch that wave which then flows home to God. —Sri Harold Klemp, A Cosmic Sea of Words; The ECKANKAR Lexicon, p. 124 Sri Harold Klemp, the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master