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*or begin with some of the pages listed on [http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/Special:Wantedpages Wanted Pages]. For the time being, we focus on the English-based entries, so don't touch the Wylie entries, yet. | *or begin with some of the pages listed on [http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/Special:Wantedpages Wanted Pages]. For the time being, we focus on the English-based entries, so don't touch the Wylie entries, yet. | ||
* When a section is unsigned you are free to edit it, with respect for the previous contents. If it has a signature, the leave it as it is. You can enter text under another section. Just use === Section name=== | * When a section is unsigned you are free to edit it, with respect for the previous contents. If it has a signature, the leave it as it is. You can enter text under another section. Just use === Section name=== | ||
+ | * Use the [[Sandbox]] page for any kinds of experiments with testing out the Mediawiki syntax. | ||
+ | * It is helpful if you add a summary to the changes (see Summary field above the Save Page button) so others know what changed. | ||
+ | * Use preview to make sure that things look Ok before saving the page. | ||
Please read the: | Please read the: | ||
*[[DharmaDictionary Conventions]] for spelling of pronounciation, Wylie, Sanskrit, etc. | *[[DharmaDictionary Conventions]] for spelling of pronounciation, Wylie, Sanskrit, etc. | ||
− | *[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide | + | *[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help and the |
− | *[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n | + | *[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface] for the more complex stuff. |
*[[Standard & Extended Wylie diagrams Sambhota]], 10 pages of diagrams by Gerry Wiener on how to type all the Tibetan and Sanskrit words on a normal keyboard. | *[[Standard & Extended Wylie diagrams Sambhota]], 10 pages of diagrams by Gerry Wiener on how to type all the Tibetan and Sanskrit words on a normal keyboard. | ||
+ | *[[Guidelines & tips for making categories]], being written ... | ||
===Templates & Instructions=== | ===Templates & Instructions=== | ||
− | *Instructions on | + | *Instructions on [[Creating A New Page]] |
− | *Instructions for | + | *Instructions for [[Adding A Page To A Category]] |
− | *For | + | *For Translators & Groups section: |
− | **Template & Instructions for | + | **Template & Instructions for [[sample translator info & instructions|Individual Translators]] entries<br> |
− | **Template & Instructions for | + | **Template & Instructions for [[Sample Translation Group Info & Instructions|Translation Groups]] entries<br> |
---- | ---- | ||
− | *For | + | *For Buddhist Masters sections: |
− | **Template & Instructions for | + | **Template & Instructions for [[Sample Buddhist Master Info & Instructions|Historical Buddhist Masters]] entries<br> |
− | **Template & Instructions for | + | **Template & Instructions for [[Sample Buddhist Teacher Info & Instructions|Present Day Buddhist Masters]] entries<br> |
---- | ---- | ||
− | *For the | + | *For the Literature section: |
− | **Template & Instructions for | + | **Template & Instructions for [[Sample Collected Works Info & Instructions|The Writings of...]] entries<br> |
− | **Template & Instructions for | + | **Template & Instructions for [[Sample Text Info & Instructions|Individual Text]] entries<br> |
===Samples=== | ===Samples=== | ||
− | * Sample | + | * Sample dictionary entry for the [[Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary]] on DharmaDictionary.net<br> |
− | * Sample | + | * Sample teacher pages - [[Longchenpa]], [[Chatral Rinpoche]], [[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]] |
− | * Sample | + | * Sample literature page - [[Writings of Longchenpa]] |
− | * Sample | + | * Sample translator page - [[Gyurme Dorje]] |
− | * Sample | + | * Sample translation committee page - [[Nalanda Translation Committee]] |
[[Category:Editing Instructions]] | [[Category:Editing Instructions]] |
Revision as of 00:14, 14 April 2007
General Instructions[edit]
- As this online dictionary of current usage comes up-and-running, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. You're welcome to begin with your personal teacher[s], which you can find here: Tibetan Buddhist Teachers add a name if it is missing.
- or begin with some of the pages listed on Wanted Pages. For the time being, we focus on the English-based entries, so don't touch the Wylie entries, yet.
- When a section is unsigned you are free to edit it, with respect for the previous contents. If it has a signature, the leave it as it is. You can enter text under another section. Just use === Section name===
- Use the Sandbox page for any kinds of experiments with testing out the Mediawiki syntax.
- It is helpful if you add a summary to the changes (see Summary field above the Save Page button) so others know what changed.
- Use preview to make sure that things look Ok before saving the page.
Please read the:
- DharmaDictionary Conventions for spelling of pronounciation, Wylie, Sanskrit, etc.
- User's Guide for usage and configuration help and the
- documentation on customizing the interface for the more complex stuff.
- Standard & Extended Wylie diagrams Sambhota, 10 pages of diagrams by Gerry Wiener on how to type all the Tibetan and Sanskrit words on a normal keyboard.
- Guidelines & tips for making categories, being written ...
Templates & Instructions[edit]
- Instructions on Creating A New Page
- Instructions for Adding A Page To A Category
- For Translators & Groups section:
- Template & Instructions for Individual Translators entries
- Template & Instructions for Translation Groups entries
- Template & Instructions for Individual Translators entries
- For Buddhist Masters sections:
- Template & Instructions for Historical Buddhist Masters entries
- Template & Instructions for Present Day Buddhist Masters entries
- Template & Instructions for Historical Buddhist Masters entries
- For the Literature section:
- Template & Instructions for The Writings of... entries
- Template & Instructions for Individual Text entries
- Template & Instructions for The Writings of... entries
Samples[edit]
- Sample dictionary entry for the Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary on DharmaDictionary.net
- Sample teacher pages - Longchenpa, Chatral Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
- Sample literature page - Writings of Longchenpa
- Sample translator page - Gyurme Dorje
- Sample translation committee page - Nalanda Translation Committee