Paralympian aims to inspire next generation of athletes: “There’s a place for them”

Para nordic skier Dani Aravich has always loved sports, but never thought there was a place for her to compete longterm “because I was always competing against people who didn’t have disabilities,” she said. Born without a left hand and forearm, she never let it define her limits. The 29-year-old is now set to compete … Read more

Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Katherine Nguyen stood with hands folded and head bowed at the altar of a Buddhist temple in Southern California. Before her were tooth and finger bone relics believed to belong to Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism who is said to have attained enlightenment in India about 2,500 years ago. “To be … Read more