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| − | == '''DharmaDictionary.net''' aims to be:== | + | == '''DharmaDictionary.net''' mission statement / aims to be:== |
* a dictionary of current usage for translators & [[Translation groups]] | * a dictionary of current usage for translators & [[Translation groups]] | ||
* a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English | * a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English | ||
Revision as of 04:57, 21 November 2005
under preparation ....
DharmaDictionary.net mission statement / aims to be:[edit]
- a dictionary of current usage for translators & Translation groups
- a compilation site for past dictionaries and glossaries between Tibetan and English
- a lotsawa website of Resources and Translation-tools
- 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
- dynamic and growing, rather than static and stagnant
- a Record of the teachers and translators involved in bringing the Dharma into the English language
- a lotsawa-network
- a database of translations of major and minor texts
Example[edit]
Example of an entry for the Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary on DharmaDictionary.net
Expample page of Lama Kyabje Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
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.