Portsmouth Buddhist Center
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Four New Dharmacharinis in our Region
Four women from our regional sangha were ordained this week in the mountains of spain.

Shiela Groonell (Aryaloka, USA) becomes Lilasiddhi (long first 'i', long 'a') a Sanskrit name which means 'accomplishment through play'; westernised spelling: Lilasiddhi; private preceptor: Ashokashri.

Debby Cardwell (Aryaloka, USA) becomes Vikasasri (long first 'a', acute accent above 's', and long last 'i') a Sanskrit name which means 'the radiance of opening the heart and serenity'; westernised spelling: Vikasashri; private preceptor: Dayalocana.

Marianne Hannagan (Aryaloka, USA) becomes Simhatara (dot below the 'm', long second and last 'a') a Sanskrit name which means 'protector who is like a lion'; westernised spelling: Singhatara; private preceptor: Dayalocana.

Candace Copp (Aryaloka, USA) becomes Santikirika (acute accent above the 's', both 'a's long) a Sanskrit name which means 'sparkling with tranquility, peace and happiness'; westernised spelling: Shantikirika; private preceptor: Dayalocana.