Welcome to Through Their Lens the show where we chat with people who have unique experiences and worldviews in order to broaden our own perspectives and gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of our world. Today we are speaking with Phra Ajarn KK of Thailand. Phra KK is world-renowned for running the Monkchat Meditation Retreat and English "Monk Chats" in the Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai. Travelers from around the world visit him to learn about Buddhism, mindfulness, and the foundations of meditation.

In this episode, Phra KK talks about technology's effects on society, Buddhism's relevance to those who follow other religions, the importance of Intentionality in Buddhism, the real-world applications of Buddhism, and Buddhist concepts like Ahimsa, Karma, Anatta, and Dharma. We will delve into all of these concepts and more in the show.

Welcome to Through Their Lens the show where we chat with people who have unique experiences and worldviews in order to broaden our own perspectives and gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of our world. Today we are speaking with Faustin Karangira. Mr. Karangira is a former director of Television Rwanda and Radio Rwanda, as well as a founding member of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF). In 1994, the RPF put an end to the Rwandan Civil War and the genocide of the Tutsis.

In this episode, Mr. Karangira talks about Rwandan history, his experiences as a refugee, the events leading up to the genocide, Hutu Power ideology, Rwanda's international relations, and recent events in the region like the conflict between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese armed forces. The conflict is ongoing as of 2026 and has resulted in the M23 occupying two Congolese provincial capitals, Goma and Bukavu. We will delve into this conflict and more in the show.