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* a dictionary of current usage for translators & translation groups
* a dictionary of current usage for translators & translation groups
* a compilation site for past dictionaries between Tibetan and English
* a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
* a lotsawa resource website
* a lotsawa resource website
* a place to include glossaries of new translation works
* a place to include glossaries of 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


===Example===
===Example===
Example of an entry for the [[Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary]]
Example of an entry for the [[Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary]]
===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 -- into the search box to the left.
===Nominating an editors/contributors===
===Nominating an editors/contributors===
As this online dictionary of current usage comes up-and-runnung, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. To nominate the best person you know, write to: dictionary@rangjung.com


===Note to editors and contributors===
===Note to editors and contributors===
Note to editors and contributors:
Edit access requires user id and password.
Edit access requires user id and password.


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Revision as of 00:48, 15 November 2005

DharmaDictionary.net aims to be:

  • a dictionary of current usage for translators & translation groups
  • a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
  • a lotsawa resource website
  • a place to include glossaries of new translation works
  • as non-sectarian and open-minded as possible
  • available on the Internet for free use by everyone


Example

Example of an entry for the Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary

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-runnung, there will be plenty of opportunity to add and edit. To nominate the best person you know, write to: dictionary@rangjung.com

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.