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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]]. | |||
*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: | |||
* [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents#For_readers Help for readers] | * [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents#For_readers Help for readers] | ||
=== | === For Editors === | ||
* To edit the Wiki, you need to have an '''account''' | |||
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 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. | * 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: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/Help:Navigation How to navigate within the Wiki] | ||
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki More help topics] | * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki More help topics] | ||
=== Administrators === | * [[How to create dictionary entries]] | ||
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 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] | ||
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=== Extensions and modifications in use with RigpaWiki === | === Extensions and modifications in use with RigpaWiki === | ||
* The active extensions are documented at [[Mediawiki:Extensions]] | * 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:
- Overview of 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:
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
- The active extensions are documented at Mediawiki:Extensions