Shortly after Lao-American chef Seng Luangrath opened a Thai restaurant, she found herself asking, “Why am I not serving Lao food?” Now, she’s on a mission to popularize the cuisine of her native country.
Claire Wineland, Cystic Fibrosis activist, dies at age 21
Claire Wineland, an activist who lived with cystic fibrosis and was influenced by Buddhist practice, passed away Sunday evening. She was 21.
UN accuses Myanmar military leaders of genocide
After interviewing more than 850 witnesses, the UN says the Myanmar military is “killing indiscriminately.”
Lead to Life transforms guns into shovels
Lead to Life repurposes weapons as tools, planting healing seeds for a cleaner earth. From the September 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar.
Advice From a Queer Sangha Leader
“We are all spokes on a wheel. Can you have respect for another spoke?” Hal Atwood talks to Against the Stream’s queer sangha leader, Steve Levitt.
Buffalo park sees population boom after Buddhists take over management
Five calves were born this spring at Buffaloland Park in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Thai boys rescued from cave consider ordaining as Buddhist monks
After learning to meditate while trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the Wild Boars soccer team may become monks to honor the diver who died during their rescue.
Buddhist teacher researches ways to improve Indigenous healthcare
Native American Buddhist teacher Bonnie Duran works to decolonize healthcare for Indigenous communities.
UNESCO adds seven Korean Buddhist temples to World Heritage list
The ancient mountain temples were established over 1,000 years ago.
300 Buddhist teachers, leaders, and practitioners call for reunification of families at US–Mexico border

Approximately 2,000 children remain separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border