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* a compilation site for '''[[dictionaries]] and glossaries''' between Tibetan and English | * a compilation site for '''[[dictionaries]] and glossaries''' between Tibetan and English | ||
* a lotsawa website of '''[[Resources]]''' and '''[[Translation-tools]]''' | * a lotsawa website of '''[[Resources]]''' and '''[[Translation-tools]]''' | ||
| − | * a database of common '''[[ | + | * a database of common '''[[Quotations]]''' in Tibetan literature |
* 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 01:39, 7 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 and translators involved in bringing the Dharma into the English language
- list of current translators & Translation groups
- a site for current shedra schools in international locations
- a compilation site for dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
- a lotsawa website of Resources and Translation-tools
- a database of common Quotations in Tibetan literature
- 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[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 -- into the search box to the left.
Nominating an 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.