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=Rigpa Shedra Wiki Help=
This Wiki is a free online encyclopedia and media library of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] designed  for all students interested in Tibetan Buddhism, but especially for students of [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]] and [[Sogyal Rinpoche]].


Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
*You can use this Wiki as a reader to look for information on a topic.  


* To edit the wiki you need to have an '''account'''. Simply click "log on" and create an account.
*We also welcome the contribution of wiki editors who have a solid background in the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism and possess any area of expertise. Please read [[Rigpa Wiki:Policy]] for more information.
* To create a '''new page''' Enter the desired page title into the search box on the left. You will get the option to create a new page.
* To learn how to use '''formatting features''' of a wiki, simply press 'Edit' on an existing page to learn how others did it.


== Getting started ==
=== For Readers ===
To find information on a topic, you can:
*Enter the topic name in the search box at left, and click '''Search'''.
*Click '''Categories''' at left to view all categories on the wiki.
 
Note: you can select '''advanced''' for more search options.
 
For more information, see:
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents#For_readers Help for readers]
 
=== For Editors ===
 
Quick-start:
* Overview of [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Formatting-commands] in wiki text.
 
In brief:
* To edit the Wiki, you need to have an '''account'''.
* To create a '''new page''', enter the desired page title into the search box on the left. You will get the option to create a new page.
* To learn how to use '''formatting features''' of a Wiki, you can press 'Edit' on an existing page to learn how others did it.
* Please read the [[Editorial Guidelines]] before editing.
 
For more information, see:
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages How to edit a page]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Navigation How to navigate within the Wiki]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki More help topics]
 
* [[How to create dictionary entries]]
 
=== For Administrators ===
Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. The User's Guide contains a complete description of all formatting options that are accessible while editing the Wiki. For more information, see:


* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
=== Extensions and modifications in use with RigpaWiki ===
* The active extensions are documented at [[Mediawiki:Extensions]]
[[Category:Help]]

Latest revision as of 13:51, 20 April 2021

This Wiki is a free online encyclopedia and media library of Tibetan Buddhism designed for all students interested in Tibetan Buddhism, but especially for students of Rigpa and Sogyal Rinpoche.

  • You can use this Wiki as a reader to look for information on a topic.
  • We also welcome the contribution of wiki editors who have a solid background in the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism and possess any area of expertise. Please read Rigpa Wiki:Policy for more information.

For Readers

To find information on a topic, you can:

  • Enter the topic name in the search box at left, and click Search.
  • Click Categories at left to view all categories on the wiki.

Note: you can select advanced for more search options.

For more information, see:

For Editors

Quick-start:

In brief:

  • To edit the Wiki, you need to have an account.
  • To create a new page, enter the desired page title into the search box on the left. You will get the option to create a new page.
  • To learn how to use formatting features of a Wiki, you can press 'Edit' on an existing page to learn how others did it.
  • Please read the Editorial Guidelines before editing.

For more information, see:

For Administrators

Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software. The User's Guide contains a complete description of all formatting options that are accessible while editing the Wiki. For more information, see:

Extensions and modifications in use with RigpaWiki

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