Khenmo Drolma, abbess of the Vajra Dakini Nunnery, is offering outdoor “pop-up meditations” around Portland, Maine.
Frank Ostaseski receives Humanities Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Buddhist teacher Frank Ostaseski is the 2018 recipient of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) Humanities Award.
Japanese students prevent Buddhist statue theft by creating 3D-printed copies
One student described the work as “a mysterious and precious experience.”
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after Buddhist rioters attack Muslim-owned properties
Sri Lanka announced a 10-day state of emergency Tuesday after Buddhist rioters attacked mosques and Muslim-owned businesses.
SuttaCentral website relaunches with new translation of Pali Nikayas
SuttaCental, a free online collection of early Buddhist texts translated into over thirty languages, has relaunched their website alongside new translations of the four Pali Nikayas.
Acer announces “smart prayer beads” to digitally count mantra recitations
Electronic malas will track mantra recitations in a phone app, tallying “merit” that can be shared on social media.
Guardian reports on Shambhala allegations
The article reports on the open letter published by the leaders of Shambhala International on February 12.
Tibetan Buddhist Center opens in Lakewood, Ohio

In February, Songtsen Gampo Buddhist Center opened in Lakewood, Ohio, a city of 50,000 residents, neighboring Cleveland.
Steven Collins, scholar of Pali language and Buddhism, dies at 66
Steven Collins, renowned Buddhist scholar and expert on the Pali language, died unexpectedly at age 66 on February 15.
St. Louis Zen center finds new home in basement of Methodist church
Shinzo Zen Meditation Center in St. Louis, Missouri has found a new home in the basement of Centenary Church.