In 2017, Dr. Miles Neale found himself experiencing panic attacks. At that time, the psychotherapist, Buddhist teacher, and author had just left Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science after what he describes as a humiliating public shaming from the spiritual community there, one that he claims to have helped create. [Editor’s Note: Tricycle reached out to Nalanda Institute for comment but has yet to hear back.]
Neale turned toward this pain with curiosity, and ultimately moved with his family to Bali in an attempt to create a more meaningful life.





