Robert Lurye is an artist, meditation practitioner, and educator passionate about integrating ancient wisdom with modern science to promote mindful awareness and wellbeing. He is a certified MBSR teacher through the Brown University Mindfulness Center, a CYT yoga instructor, and a graduate of InsightLA’s Mindfulness Facilitator Training. He also facilitates Mindfulness-Based Behavior Change programs grounded in modern neuroscience and Buddhist teachings that support people working with everyday addictions and unwanted habits. Robert also completed the Sati Center’s Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy Program, training him to offer spiritual care to individuals and the environment. He currently teaches at InsightLA, Mindful USC, University of California Irvine, and Long Beach Meditation. He also facilitates meditation groups for the LGBTQ+ community and at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.