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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:[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
- 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[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.