Chung Huong Institute

10/01/2026

Realizing that everything that arises depends on constantly changing causes and conditions — that is seeing things as they truly are.

Nagarjuna

09/28/2026

Dr. Trevor Buser describes wise leadership. But wait… more is coming and it goes BEYOND….

09/26/2026

One of the deepest teachings is also the shortest: "I have arrived." When we return to our breath, we return to the present moment, to our true home. We don't need to try to get anywhere else. We know that our final destination is the graveyard.

So why rush there? Why not step in the direction of the life that is available in the present moment? If we practice walking meditation for even a few days, we will undergo a profound transformation and learn to enjoy peace in every moment.

We smile — and countless beings throughout the universe smile back at us: our peace is that deep. Everything we think, feel, and do influences our ancestors and future generations and echoes throughout the universe.

Thich Nhat Hanh

09/25/2026

Overcoming Social Anxiety with Dr. Cortland Dahl

09/24/2026

Padmasambhava's Verbal Instructions to Lady Tsogyal were direct.

To genuinely practice the Dharma, it is important to train in these thirteen points:

1) It is important to rely on a teacher who possesses genuine qualities.

2) It is important to follow a teacher who holds the oral instructions for a long time.

3) It is important to have unshakable devotion to the supreme Three Jewels.

4) It is important to avoid even the smallest negative or unvirtuous actions.

5) It is important to reflect on impermanence three times during the day and three times during the night.

6) It is important to be diligent in the practice of the sacred Dharma.

7) It is important to constantly develop love and compassion for living beings.

😎 It is important to skillfully let go of attachment to appearance and material things.

9) It is important to gain confidence in the unmistaken oral instructions.

10) It is important to properly uphold your samayas and vows.

11) It is important to gain clarity regarding your own mind.

12) It is important not to disclose the secret instructions to those who are not suitable vessels.

13) While practicing, it is important to be diligent and to stay in secluded places.

09/23/2026

Recently, we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Cortland Dahl of the Center for Healthy Minds. Here is a preview of one of the many topics discussed.

Purpose is not a vague feel-good idea. It becomes real when you can...

09/22/2026

For those who have contributed to our fundraiser, thank you deeply. At this moment, we would like to give a shout-out thank you to the Sisters Of Bon Secours for standing with us during this time and making a donation to our permanent home fundraiser, which, after being built, will ensure that all people receive access to education and contemplative praxis regardless of their socioeconomic status.

It is deeply inspiring to see the sisters of other traditions and religions step up to support nuns and women in Buddhism, science, and education. Chung Huong Institute is grateful for the opportunity to be of service and stand in harmony with all religions, traditions, and walks of life for the sake of a more peaceful and happy world.

09/22/2026

We will be here. From one of our directors presenting to us connecting. Let’s meet and have a chat, be in community, earn some CEs, and engage in meaningful learning opportunities! Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counsleing & Psychological Association ✨ join us. Get your CEs and even ask your university how to get reimbursed!

09/22/2026

Imagine that one night you have a dream. Even though it's a pleasant dream, somewhere deep down you know that eventually you will wake up and the dream will end.

Likewise in life—whatever our circumstances, our health, our work, or any aspect of our existence—everything, absolutely everything, will sooner or later change. That little bell ringing at the back of your mind, reminding you of this inevitability, is what is known as the "heart of sadness".

You understand that life is a race against time, and you should never postpone your Dharma practice until next year, next month, or even tomorrow, because that future may never come.

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

09/19/2026

What if the most “effective” leadership was still missing the point?

We spoke with Dr. Trevor Buser about contemplative leadership, and one idea stayed with us:

Contemplative leadership isn’t a strategy for better retention, higher performance, or a cleaner bottom line.
If you practice it only for those results, it stops being contemplative.

The deeper principle is non-attachment.
Not passivity.
Not detachment.

Not “I don’t care.”

It means being fully present without making everything about your own agenda.

That changes how you lead through conflict.
It changes how you respond to urgency.
It changes how you set boundaries.
And it changes whether people feel controlled, or genuinely seen.

One question from our conversation really stood out:
"Is this actually urgent?"

That question alone could help prevent a lot of workplace burnout.

If you lead a team, manage conflict, or want to develop more conscious leadership, this conversation is worth watching.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/MqgP3EgWvSY

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