Robert Lurye, Author at Long Beach Meditation

Robert Lurye's Biography

Robert Lurye is an artist, educator, and meditation practitioner who loves teaching ancient wisdom and modern science related to mindful awareness. He especially enjoys leading daylong retreats and meditation groups outdoors amongst nature.

Robert has completed the Sati Center’s Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy Program and is trained to offer support and spiritual care to individuals and communities impacted by ecological and environmental crises. He is a certified MBSR teacher through Brown University Mindfulness Center, a CYT 200 yoga instructor with specialization in the Yoga of Mindfulness and Accessibility, and is a facilitator for Mindfulness-Based Habit Change programs for process addictions.

Robert began teaching and facilitating programs at Long Beach Meditation at the invitation of Teacher Jane Broadwell in January 2017. He also teaches mindfulness programs at InsightLA, the USC Center for Mindfulness Science, Mindful USC, and facilitates sitting groups for the LGBTQ+ community and at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. He has been a computer animation artist since 1985 working on feature film and television productions and has taught art at Ohio State, Texas A&M, and University of Texas, Austin.

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Robert Lurye has included these items in their library.

The Noble Eightfold Path

Book by Bhikkhu Bhodi Learn more

The Buddha's teachings center around two basic principles. One is the Four Noble Truths, the problem of suffering, and other is the Noble Eightfold Path, the practical discipline he prescribes to uproot and eliminate the deep underlying causes of suffering. This book offers, a concise yet thorough explanation of the Eightfold Path. The author examines each factor of the path to determine exactly what it implies in the way of practical training. In the concluding chapter, he shows how all eight factors of the path function in unison to bring about the realization of the Buddhist goal: enlightenment and liberation.

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse

Book by Charlie Mackesy “A journey for kids and adults that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black and white drawings.” Learn more

What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole. “Kind,” said the boy. Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages.

The Craving Mind

Book by Judson Brewer From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits Learn more

We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it's a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us? This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the science of addictions for 20 years, reveals how we can tap into the very processes that encourage addictive behaviors in order to step out of them. He explains how the practice of mindfulness can interrupt these habits.

Real Happiness: A 28 Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

Book by Sharon Salzberg Learn more

This is a complete guide to starting and maintaining a meditation practice. Beginning with the simplest breathing and sitting techniques, and based on three key skills—concentration, mindfulness, and lovingkindness—it’s a practice anyone can do and that can transform our lives by bringing us greater resiliency, creativity, peace, clarity, and balance. Sharon Salzberg is a pioneer in the field of meditation and world-renowned teacher acclaimed for her down-to-earth style.

Deep Diversity: A Compassionate, Scientific Approach to Achieving Racial Justice

Book by Shakil Choudhury Learn more

With clear language and engaging stories, Choudhury explains how and why well-intentioned people can perpetuate systems of oppression, often unconsciously. Using a trauma-informed approach that removes shame or blame, he offers us the tools to recognize, take authentic responsibility, and enact deep change. Choudhury interweaves research into the brain and studies on human behavior with lessons from his career of helping organizations create more inclusive environments. He shares examples of his own bias so readers are encouraged into their own racial justice journey without judgment.

The Mind Like Fire Unbound

Book by Thanissaro Bhikkhu Learn more

Early Buddhism borrowed two of its central terms from the workings of fire. Upadana, or clinging, originally referred to the fuel that kept fire burning; nibbana, the name of the goal, to a fire's going out. This is the first book to examine these terms from the perspective of how the early Buddhists themselves viewed fire--what they saw happening as a fire burned, and what happened to the fire when it went out--to show what light this perspective throws on Buddhist doctrine in general, and the practice of meditation in particular.

Challenge Check-In

Five Part Meditation and Talk Series by Gil Fronsdal “This is a favorite of mine.” Learn more

Gil Fronsdal illustrates how to use the Four Satipatthanas (Body, Feelings, Mental States and Mental Processes) as laboratories and as tools for investing the challenges that arise within our lives. Gil is an authorized teacher in two traditions: the Insight Meditation lineage of Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia, and Japanese Soto Zen. He holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford.

Fires of the Mind

Talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu Learn more

Hinderances and Assistances

Talk by Gil Fronsdal “I love this five part series of meditations and talks by one of my favorite teachers.” Learn more

In this five part series, Gil examines the traditional five hindrances – five ways that our habitual tendencies block our practice and progress in Meditation, and five ways to work with them. Gil Fronsdal is the senior guiding co-teacher at the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in Redwood City, California and the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, California. He started Buddhist practice in 1975, and has been teaching for IMC since 1990. Gil is an authorized teacher in two traditions: the Insight Meditation lineage of Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia, and Japanese Soto Zen. He holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford.

The Four Noble Truths

Talk by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Learn more

Unlearning the Ways of the System

Talk by Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams Learn more

“I attended this talk in person at All Saints in Pasadena, It’s a call to "unlearn" the systems within us passed down by the systems of History and American History which she explains. In her words "Unlearning the ways of the system means routing out the domination, aggression and violence we have internalized into our own lives, which are dulling our minds and stopping our ears.” -Robert Luyre

Learning to Respond Not React: A Women’s Guide to Understanding

Talk by Tara Brach Learn more

When stressed, we often react with looping fear-thoughts, feelings and behaviors that cause harm to ourselves and/or others. This talk offers three interrelated strategies that can serve us when we’re triggered by stress, and help us find our way back to our natural wisdom, empathy and wholeness of being. By de-conditioning habitual reactivity, we are increasingly able to respond to our life circumstances in ways that serve healing and awakening.

Teacher's Resources

Robert Lurye offers the following resources.

·Dharma Talk

Breaking Free from the Cycles of Suffering By Donation

Inspired by 'Groundhog Day,' we'll explore Buddhist teachings that help us recognize and disenchant habitual patterns that get in our way. By understanding their impermanent, non-predetermined nature and through cult...

Robert Lurye

40 minutes

·Dharma Talk

It’s Like This… By Donation

Ancient Buddhist similes for mindfulness are rich with meaning and offer profound teachings. We’ll explore examples where mindfulness is described as images rather than defined by explanations, and how these timeless m...

Robert Lurye

20 minutes

·Meditation

Harmonize with Experience By Donation

Enjoy this guided meditation focusing on noting and harmonizing with our experience.

Robert Lurye

35 minutes

·Dharma Talk

The Art of Storytelling and the Storytelling Mind By Donation

Storytelling is an art that transmits wisdom, fantasy, entertainment, news, fact, and fiction, all of which can teach, guide, amuse, and sometimes mislead us. Stories originate from countless sources and can be expressed...

Robert Lurye

30 minutes

·Dharma Talk

Navigating the Five Faculties By Donation

Inspired by the summer solstice, we will explore how practice helps us align with the natural rhythms of the seasons and embrace change and renewal. By cultivating five faculties: Confidence, Persistence, Mindfulness, Co...

Robert Lurye

30 minutes

·Dharma Talk

Pause and Reflect By Donation

Like a mirror reflects our image, we can contemplate our deeds—whether of body, speech, or mind—before, during, or after taking action. This intentional reflection allows us to identify patterns, recognize habits, an...

Robert Lurye

25 minutes

·Teacher

Robert Luyre Welcomes You By Donation

Robert loves teaching the ancient wisdom and modern science of mindfulness with playful and compassionate curiosity. He is an artist, educator and dedicated meditation and yoga practitioner....

Robert Lurye

2 minutes

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Join us for Sunday Dharma By Donation

On Sunday afternoons Long Beach Meditation offers meditation practice and a Dharma Talk by one of our established teachers and on special occasions invited guests. All instructors provide teachings drawn from various maj...

Jokai Blackwell Roshi, Tim Colohan JDPSN, Franz Manfredi, Rosamaría Segura, Brad Gibson, Jampa Kalsang, Robert Lurye

2 minutes

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