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== '''DharmaDictionary.net''' aims to be:== | == '''DharmaDictionary.net''' aims to be:== | ||
* a '''dictionary of current usage''' | * a '''dictionary of current usage''' | ||
* a record of the recent and present-day '''[[Tibetan Buddhist teachers]]''' | * 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 site for current '''[[shedra schools]]''' in international locations | ||
* a compilation site for '''[[dictionaries]] and glossaries''' between Tibetan and English | * a compilation site for '''[[dictionaries]] and glossaries''' between Tibetan and English | ||
* a | * a website of '''[[Resources]]''' and '''[[Translation-tools]]''' for lotsawas and scholars | ||
* a database of common '''[[ | * a database of common '''[[Quotes]]''' used in Tibetan literature | ||
* a listing of historically important '''[[Buddhist Masters]]''', '''[[Lineages]]''', & '''[[Texts]]''' | |||
* a place to include glossaries, '''[[indices]]''' and other [[backmatter material]] of old and new translation works | * a place to include glossaries, '''[[indices]]''' and other [[backmatter material]] of old and new translation works | ||
* as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible | * as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible | ||
Revision as of 22:00, 7 December 2005
under preparation ....
DharmaDictionary.net aims to be:
- 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
- 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, & Texts
- a place to include glossaries, indices and other 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
- 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
To search for a word, just type the word -- in Wylie transliteration -- into the search box to the left.
Nominating an 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)
Note to editors and contributors
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.