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==Ceremonies and rites==
There are few personal requirements to be an ECKist, but certain spiritual practices are recommended. Chief among them is daily practice of the "Spiritual Exercises of ECK" for 15–20 minutes.<ref name="Cosmic 2009"/>{{rp|189}} The most basic ECK spiritual exercise is singing the syllable ''HU''. Various spiritual exercises are offered, and members are encouraged to create their own. Study of ECK books and written discourses, alone or in groups, is also encouraged. There are no dietary requirements, taboos, or enforced ascetic practices. 

As part of the teaching, an ECKist can experience several ceremonies, including a Consecration ceremony for initiating the young and infants, a Rite of Passage into adulthood (around age 13), a Wedding ceremony, and a Memorial service.<ref name="Cosmic 2009"/>{{rp|186}}

September 17 is celebrated as Founder's Day in honor of Paul Twitchell. October 22 is celebrated as the spiritual new year.<ref>{{cite book |title =Handbook of World Religions| author=Len Woods|page = 73| year = 2008|publisher = Barbour Publishing, Ohio}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eckankar.org/abouteckankar.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030408050143/http://www.eckankar.org/abouteckankar.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2003|title=About Eckankar: An Overview of Eckankar and its Teachings (PDF)|date=2003}}</ref>