“One who sees that everything is equally coming from oneself, whether it is suffering or happiness, is considered the supreme yogi.” – Bhagavad Gita
In this practice-oriented workshop Dr. Neale provides a sampler of Nalanda Institute’s three core meditation techniques of mindfulness, mind-clearing and visualization. Through basic instruction, short guided sessions and Q&A, experience a taste of wellbeing, altruism and inspiration that each technique … Continue reading
A significant body of research exists on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation to access the mind and brains capacity for healing, learning and neuroplasticity. In this workshop, Dr. Neale guides you through the practice of mindfulness meditation, and present its … Continue reading
This is a twelve-class Buddhist Studies Series tracing the stages of realization along the Gradual Path to Awakening (lam rim). In this first installment of four classes, Dr. Neale discusses the themes of the Four Mind Trainings of the Preciousness … Continue reading
In this four-class Buddhist Studies Series Dr. Neale distills the essence of Tibetan Buddhism based on the classic 14th century text Three Principal Paths (lam-tso nam-sum) by enlightened yogi-scholar Je Tsongkhapa. Explore the meaning of Renunciation, Bodhicitta, and the Correct … Continue reading
In this four-class Buddhism and Yoga Series Dr. Neale distills the essence of Yoga through excerpts from the classic 2nd century text Yoga Sutras by Master Patanjali. Explore how the path of Yoga views the nature of suffering and its … Continue reading
Dr. Miles Neale joins Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern for an interdisciplinary dialogue in this four-class Buddhism and Psychology Series. During the first two classes they compare the nature of the self according to western psychotherapy with the often misunderstood subject … Continue reading
This is a selection of Dr. Neale’s guided meditations and Dharma talks during introductory-level drop-in sessions. Typical format includes basic instruction, guided meditation period, Q & A, and talk on a relevant spiritual topic. Recorded live at the Tibet House. … Continue reading
In this three-class Buddhism and Psychology Series Dr. Neale explores the role of empathy in transforming the individual, society and the planet in peril. Inspired by the genius of Jeremy Rifkin’s book Empathic Civilization that traces the development of empathy through … Continue reading
In this selection of talks Dr. Neale provides instruction and guided meditation in the Tibetan method of mentor-bonding visualization. Following the classic Tibetan training pedagogy known as the Six Preliminaries (jorcho), learn to purify negativity, cultivate virtue, go for refuge, … Continue reading
In this four-class Buddhism and Yoga Series Dr. Neale examines the Three Higher Trainings (trisiksa) of Ethics, Wisdom, and Meditation shared in common by the contemplative traditions of India and Tibet. Through chanting, guided meditation and interdisciplinary interpretations of excerpts … Continue reading