The Guang Huan Mi Zong Holy Mountain Buddhist Institute is located in upstate New York. Encompassed with incredible spiritual energy, it is the largest Mahayana Buddhist Institute in the United States, and the perfect place for cultivating.

With over 400 acres of land, the temples of the Holy Mountain Buddhist Institute include the Grand Buddha Temple, Five World Buddhas Temple, Guanyin Bodhisattva Temple, and many more. A magnificent 6-story building is nestled at the center of the main campus, which houses the Grand Buddha Hall, Grand Amitabha Buddha Hall, Esoteric Dharma Hall, Great Brilliance Buddha Hall, Libraries, Art Studios, and more.

To meet the needs of modern-day people and liberate them from suffering, the great World-Honored One, Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi followed the arrangements of Mahavairocana Buddha, and compassionately founded “Guang Huan Mi Zong” to disseminate the immeasurable Great Perfection Supreme Esoteric Dharma.

The teachings and blessing energy of Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi nurture those in need. Since the first day of launching the GHMZ Great Perfection Dharma, it has been highly praised by people from all walks of life. It can not only help people regain their health from chronic diseases and pain, but is also the key for unlocking the door for those who are searching for the Buddha.

The Holy Mountain Buddhist Institute provides an international, modern, comprehensive environment for practitioners. It is the ideal educational base for teaching the GHMZ Great Perfection Dharma; cultivating great achievers, Arhat and Bodhisattvas who can master the Five Wisdoms and vow to dedicate themselves to the mission of universal salvation; and realizing the mission of “Relieve illnesses, Rescue Lives, and Enlighten Sentient Beings” and the philosophy of Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi – “Human Health, World Peace and Religious Harmony”.

The Holy Mountain Buddhist Institute is an establishment of higher education that focuses on cultivating qualified Sangha. The classes start from beginner levels, including the “One Day Zen” and “Triple Heart Zen”. The aim of the classes is to transform and optimize students’ physical and spiritual health, develop their wisdom and potential.

The immeasurable and supreme Guang Huan Mi Zong Great Perfection Dharma, which would only be imparted secretly on a one on one basis in the past, will be taught in the Institute, to cope with people’s different karmas, different root capacities, and different affinities. This Dharma paves a successful path of cultivation for those seeking enlightenment, including but not limited to the Rainbow Body Dharma, the White Light Dharma, the Inner Fire Practice, the Lion’s Roar Practice, the Heart Center Heart Dharma, and much more.