Justin Lehmann

About Me

 I wanted to be known as a Scholar-Lay-Practitoner of Tibetan Buddhism. Unfortunately, life has had other plans.  I am now mostly known for my successful (so far) fight against ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia).  It took multiple rounds of Chemo, plus two Blood Stemcell Transplants(fka,bone marrow transplant). I also acquired a bone disease from the BMT treatments called AVN (Avascular Necrosis), in which my bones do not receive adequate blood (oxygen) and the die.  Eventually the bones collapse causing extreme pain and need for a joint replacement. 

I have tried to maintain my Buddhist practice throughout, but must admit I have not been doing very well lately and I am striving to get it back.  I know that it sustained me throughout my cancer battle.  I just got tired, beat down.  I now want to move on to a new chapter, which will include Tibetan Buddhism and ILP. 

Education

Roseville Area High School, 1995

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 2003, Bachelor of Science

Majors: Biology (Conc: Plant Biology)

             Studies in Comparative Religion (Conc: Asian Religions, Science and Religion)

Minor: Anthropology (Conc: Osteology, Yanomami, Enthogenic plants)

 Naropa University, 2003-2004, did not graduate

MA in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism with Language, Tibetan Tradition track.

Studies interrupted after one year by Leukemia.

Career

 Interrupted by battle with Leukemia...trying to figure out what to do now.

Hobbies and Interests

 I love to read and love books. Playing with my cat. Being with friends, my nephews. Trying to open my world again...any ideas?

Perspectives

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