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== Getting started with the Rigpa Shedra Wiki==
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]].  
The Rigpa Shedra Wiki is an online reference for the Rigpa sangha. It is like an encyclopedia, where you can find information on a wide range of topics. You can use this Wiki to look for information on a topic, and you can also edit the entry for a topic or add a new topic. (Note that all entries will be reviewed by the Wiki editors.)


=== Readers ===
*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:
To find information on a topic, you can:
*Enter the topic name in the search box at left, and click '''Search'''.
*Enter the topic name in the search box at left, and click '''Search'''.
*Click '''Categories''' at left to view all categories on the wiki.
*Click '''Categories''' at left to view all categories on the wiki.


Note: a second ''experimental'' search box searches all sites of our friends, but note that Google did not yet sufficiently index this wiki - to search the Rigpa Shedra Wiki, use the upper search box.  
Note: you can select '''advanced''' for more search options.


For more information, see:
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]


=== Users and Editors ===
=== For Editors ===
 
Quick-start:
* Overview of [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Formatting-commands] in wiki text.
 
In brief:
In brief:
* To edit the Wiki, you need to have an '''account'''. Simply click "log on" and create an account.
* 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.


More information:
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:

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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