Justin Bodhi
Sunshine Fund
A Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Justin Bodhi Steigmeier
June 30, 2008 –December 19, 2023
The Justin Bodhi Steigmeier Sunshine Fund is dedicated to honoring Justin Bodhi, an exceptional young man whose life was marked by extraordinary accomplishments and compassionate spirit. Justin was a devoted son, a 2nd degree black belt Taekwondo teacher and state champion, an artist, an Eagle Scout candidate, and wilderness skills teen leader.
Justin transitioned at the age of 15, leaving a profound impact on his family and community. As we remember his humility and leadership, we invite you to join us in continuing his legacy by supporting the education of youth and families.
Is an educational organization founded by Justin’s parents, Melanie Ryan and Andy Steigmeier, who provide holistic health and wilderness education. Your contribution helps children and families who may not have the financial means, have access to these programs. Every contribution to the Justin Bodhi Steigmeier Sunshine Fund goes directly to supporting the growth and healing of children and families that cannot afford it.
Some of the programs include organic gardening, herbalism, archery, shelter building, fire making, water purification, tracking and awareness, meditation, basket weaving, wood carving, arts and crafts, intuitive development, self-actualization, leadership skills, and ways to heal naturally.
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You can help us reach those who are in need by contributing, sharing our mission, or volunteering with us. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many and keep Justin Bodhi's spirit alive. Join us in honoring Justin's legacy and uplifting others.
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To support the Justin Bodhi Sunshine Fund and be part of a mission to enrich the lives of children and families.
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Zelle: 914.260.1696
The Autobiography of Justin Bodhi
Book Launch Coming Early 2026
See Justin's website:
Tragical Documentary
Remembering the Soul
of Justin Bodhi
Filming Tragical in Bhutan
The Magical Spirit of Justin Bodhi
Where do we go after we die?
Where did we come from before we were born?
Do our past lives influence us?
Who are we?
Tragical tells the story of Justin Bodhi, a young American boy—a Buddha boy—born with extraordinary wisdom and a quiet magic. In December 2023, at just fifteen years old, his life ended suddenly due to an asymptomatic aneurysm. But did Justin Bodhi truly leave?
In the days following his death, signs began to appear. Messages. Synchronicities. A whisper beyond the veil. What if death is not the end?
Though born in the United States in 2008, Justin Bodhi carried the presence of an ancient soul—one that carried the memories and wisdom of sacred lands in the Far East. What if birth is not the beginning? Justin Bodhi invites us to explore the possibility that consciousness is infinite—that life does not begin at birth, nor end at death. His Spirit leads us to Bhutan—the happiest country in the world—where death is not seen as an ending, but as a sacred passage into the infinite. Through this journey, Justin Bodhi invites us to remember who we truly are.
Justin Bodhi was a devoted son, a second-degree black belt and state Taekwondo champion, an Eagle Scout candidate, a wilderness skills teen leader, a homeschooler, and an artist. He lived with mindfulness, courage, and compassion—leaving lessons for us all.
The Tragical documentary began in October 2023, weeks before his passing, when Justin met filmmaker Joe Plante in Greece—a meeting that would become destiny. The film weaves together Justin’s remarkable life, the profound impact he made, the messages that followed, and the journey of his ashes to his soul’s home in Bhutan.
In October 2026, Melanie Ryan, Justin’s father Andy Steigmeier, and filmmaker Joe Plante will travel to Bhutan to complete the documentary. Filming will capture rarely visited Himalayan temples, sacred ceremonies with Buddhist masters, lamas, and yogis, and moments of living tradition—from archery to wilderness skills. These teachings reveal that death is not to be feared, but honored—and that understanding impermanence allows us to live more fully, love more deeply, and remember who we truly are.
TRAGICAL is a journey from tragic to magic. It is not a story about the tragedy of death. It is a story about a magical awakening. As Justin Bodhi’s ashes travel to his soul’s home, bringing us to sacred temples, ancient teachings, and the wisdom of impermanence, a deeper truth emerges:
We are not merely bodies.
We are not limited to one lifetime.
We are infinite consciousness… a soul remembering itself.
Dedicated to the benefit of all beings.
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Raising $9900 to film in Bhutan
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