About
Dr. Alex Lickerman is a physician and former Director of Primary Care at the University of Chicago and has been a practicing Buddhist since 1989.
The form of Buddhism he practices is called Nichiren Buddhism, named after its founder, Nichiren Daishonin. The lay organization of Nichiren Buddhists to which he belongs is called the Soka Gakkai International (SGI).
Alex is currently working on a novel called “The Ten Worlds” which tells the story of a Buddhist psychiatrist who attempts to lead nine of his most desperate patients to enlightenment, or indestructible happiness, the true purpose for which he believes we were all born.
Alex writes this blog to share his views on all topics relating to health, happiness, and personal development. His principal aim is to explore spirituality from a scientific point of view and help people think about life, happiness, and themselves in ways they never have before.
Alex is married to Rhea Campbell, a tenant representation commercial real estate professional, with whom he has a son named Cruise.