With a strong desire to develop the use of Ahimsa (non-harm) silk in my art work, I began research and trial pieces early in 2009. Plans are to produce a line of rozome wax-resist shawls and scarves as well as larger scrolls and hangings using ahimsa and wild silk from the tribal communities of India and other Asian countries.

To be in harmony with the environment and all living beings.

— Kiranada (Betsy Sterling Benjamin)
August 2009

Betsy is now KIRANADA—
Betsy was ordained into the Western Buddhist Order www.fwbo.org  during a three-month retreat in Aragon, Spain and has become Kiranada “she who gives or radiates moonlight”.