Chung Huong Institute Podcast

Panu Pihkala takes us on a rollercoaster through the waves of emotion in an ecological crisis. Panu is an adjunct professor (Title of Docent) of environmental theology at the Faculty of Theology in the University of Helsinki, Finland. Pihkala is the leading Finnish scholar in eco-anxiety research, and he is known internationally as an expert in interdisciplinary eco-emotion studies. Many of his re...

Dr. Rick Hanson sheds light into his own practice, the influence it’s had on himself, and teaches you what it means to live in a state of peace with wholesome means. Rick Hanson, Ph. D. is a #psychologist , Senior Fellow at ​⁠ ‪@UCBerkeley‬ ‘s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 33 languages, and include Making Great Relations...

There are some things we just don’t know. What’s your inner cathedral look like? #spiritualexperience #spiritualjourney #spiritualpath Anthony Battle’s journey spans multiple worlds, from Division I football and overseas teaching, to tech sales, television, and advanced studies in literature, philosophy, and consciousness. Each environment has served as a cornerstone in what he calls his Inner Cat...

In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Van Dam, founding director of the Contemplative Studies Center at the University of Melbourne. We talk about the gap between authentic contemplative practice and what the West has turned mindfulness into. Nicholas shares hard-earned insights about navigating institutional resistance, the need for discomfort in real growth, and why dialogue is ess...

Hidden Wounds: What Chronic Ilness Doesn't Tell you This is opportunity for us to dive deep into the core of our minds and bodies, uncover the blockages, release them, and flourish in life. Dr. Veronique Mead is a former Board Certified family physician and Dartmouth-affiliated assistant professor of family medicine. She retrained with a Master’s degree in somatic psychotherapy from Naropa Univers...

Dr. Asanga Tilakaratne is also known as Professor Tilakaratne. Join us in this impromtu discussion from an in-person meeting live from Sri Lanka on Theravāda Buddhism in Sri Lanka. You will gain some practical tools to take your practice off the cushion. Who is Dr. Asanga Tilakaratne? Asanga Tilakaratne (PhD University of Hawai’i) Emeritus Professor of Buddhist Studies is (former) senior chair pro...

In this episode, Dr. Simon Goldberg and Ven. Sucandra explore the integration of Eastern and Western practices, the need for a culture of well-being in academia, and the challenges of measuring the impact of digital mindfulness practices. Simon discusses the development of the Center for Healthy Minds Program app, aimed at making meditation more accessible while honoring its core essence. Dr. Simo...

Dr. Canty shares with us the countless teachings of nature, ecopsychology, and transpersonal psychology with us. She bridges Indigenous wisdom with mindfulness and awareness. Dr. Canty just published a new book that is pivotal for our modern age, and has a lot to say. If you need some greater healing or are curious about how our psychological health is deeply entwined with the health of our enviro...

Dr. Stephen Julich dives into his own spiritual journey and invites us to reflect deeper. What makes a scholar-practitioner? What’s the reasoning behind beginner’s mind? Listen to some of the profound stories shared here, and perhaps your own journey might be enhanced. Who is Dr. Stephen Julich? Dr. Stephen Julich is core faculty in East-West Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Stud...

- Dr. Frederic Luskin is a Faculty of Stanford Executive Program- Graduate School of Business - Director Stanford Forgiveness Projects - Co-founder Life Works and Wellness Education-Health and Human Performance Dr Luskin founded and currently serves as Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects. Dr. Luskin created and taught for 10 years the Happiness class based on Positive Psycholo...

Today’s discussion situates a variety of psychological theories and frameworks in the context of our inner work for living calmer and a more fulfilling life. Uri Talmor is a psychotherapist, dedicated teacher-trainer, and founder of the Conscious Heart Integration Center. After 30 years in the personal growth field and 20 as a therapist, he’s developed a holistic, transpersonal parts work model ca...

This is a first-hand account from Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's disciple Judith Simmer-Brown. Senior teacher and inspirational leader in Tibetan Buddhism shares with us her experience becoming Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's disciple, her path on the Dharma, and an effective way to work with difficult emotions. This episode includes the creation of Naropa University and concludes with a simple yet effecti...

Join Venerable Raluwe Padmasiri Thera, a scholar-practitioner in Sri Lanka and Chung Huong Institute for this live in-person discussion on the Path of Existence. Is it possible to be free from suffering in this lifetime? ...and more....

Valentina Moyano is a psychologist, singer, and composer whose work bridges the fields of psychology, music, and therapeutic practices. With a background in neuroscience, psychoanalysis, and music, she combines these disciplines with spiritual traditions to create profound spaces for healing and self-discovery through the voice. As a teacher and psychotherapist, Valentina’s mission is to help indi...

Why do human beings have difficulty changing? Many of us want to step into the transformation, yet we are afraid of what is on the other side. What would it take to make your New Year resolution last longer than a couple of days or weeks? What is it going to take? Let's take inventory from an experienced psychotherapist's perspective. You are invited to join the conversation with Chung Huong Insti...