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* a database of common '''[[Quotes]]''' used in Tibetan literature | * a database of common '''[[Quotes]]''' used in Tibetan literature | ||
* a listing of historically important '''[[Buddhist Masters]]''', '''[[Lineages]]''', & '''[[Literature]]''' | * a listing of historically important '''[[Buddhist Masters]]''', '''[[Lineages]]''', & '''[[Literature]]''' | ||
| − | * a place to include | + | * a place to include '''[[indices]]''' and '''[[backmatter material]]''' of old and new translation works |
* as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible | * as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible | ||
* available on the Internet for free use by everyone | * available on the Internet for free use by everyone | ||
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===search=== | ===search=== | ||
| − | To search for a word, just type the word -- in '''Wylie''' transliteration -- into the search box to the left. | + | To search for a word, just type the word -- in '''Wylie''' transliteration / or normal English -- into the search box to the left. |
| − | === | + | ===editors/contributors=== |
As this online dictionary of current usage comes up-and-running, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. To nominate the best person you know, write to: '''dictionary@rangjung.com''' -- (currently you can just create your own account) | As this online dictionary of current usage comes up-and-running, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. To nominate the best person you know, write to: '''dictionary@rangjung.com''' -- (currently you can just create your own account) | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 9 December 2005
under preparation ....
DharmaDictionary.net aims to be:[edit]
- a dictionary of current usage
- a record of the recent and present-day Tibetan Buddhist teachers, translators & Translation groups involved in bringing the Dharma into the English language
- a site for current shedra schools in international locations
- a compilation site for dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
- access to online Tibetan texts in Wylie format
- a website of Resources and Translation-tools for lotsawas and scholars
- a database of common Quotes used in Tibetan literature
- a listing of historically important Buddhist Masters, Lineages, & Literature
- a place to include indices and backmatter material of old and new translation works
- as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible
- available on the Internet for free use by everyone
- dynamic and growing, rather than static and stagnant
- a lotsawa-network with a database of translations of major and minor texts.
Example[edit]
- Sample of an entry for the Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary on DharmaDictionary.net
- Sample page of teacher Chatral Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
- Sample page of translator Gyurme Dorje
search[edit]
To search for a word, just type the word -- in Wylie transliteration / or normal English -- into the search box to the left.
editors/contributors[edit]
As this online dictionary of current usage comes up-and-running, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. To nominate the best person you know, write to: dictionary@rangjung.com -- (currently you can just create your own account)
Note to editors and contributors[edit]
Edit access requires user id and password.
Please read the User's Guide for usage and configuration help and the documentation on customizing the interface for the more complex stuff.