Brian Eric Cohen was born and raised in Toronto Canada. He has one brother and no pets. He attended York University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Then following his graduation he continued his studies at Seneca College, where he took a one year Marketing Management course. Following his graduation he began his world travels, visiting over 22 countries, one being Thailand. Now he lives in Thailand teaching for MCU. He plans to continue teaching with MCU for some time. He also is a very active meditator practicing both vipassana and samathi. He has been practicing for over 6 years now and find it quite useful in all aspects of his life, including work and his social life.