Talk:Mandāravā

message: OMG this article is god-awful *laffs & chuckles (@ my awkwardness)* 
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B9 hummingbird hovering (talk • contribs) 13:09, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm guessing they mean a being who was a historical figure, a guru, but over time has also become venerated as a deity. An example that comes to mind is Machig Labdron. AD64 (talk) 06:04, 2 May 2016 (UTC)

text: Austerlitz -- 88.75.215.21 (talk) 17:05, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

text: Austerlitz -- 88.75.86.188 (talk) 19:09, 20 June 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Untitled

message: I've been working on editing this article by replacing the flowery language with more straight forward language, inserting references, and adding additional content. I'm wondering if anyone has any additional information about the birth location of Mandarava? As noted, one biography states it was in Zahor, in northeast India, while other sources cite what I take to be Sahor in northwest India, like the reference above. Any information or assistance is welcome.AD64 (talk) 06:08, 2 May 2016 (UTC)
thread_title: Birthplace: Zahor vs. Sahor

message: I think it is time to remove the "needs additional citations" template. Any reason for me not to be bold and remove it? AD64 (talk) 06:35, 2 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: The "Emanations and reincarnations" and "Iconography" sections stand out as completely unsourced, so I think the template should stay at least until that problem is resolved. Cordless Larry (talk) 06:46, 2 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for your input, . I will continue to seek out references. Does anyone know who wrote the original list of reincarnations? Wondering what their sources were .... AD64 (talk) 15:08, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: You could use the revision history search to find out, . Cordless Larry (talk) 15:36, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: This is most helpful, . I'll definitely look there. For the future, how might I navigate there myself? Where does such information live? Or, do I just keep using that same form and filling in new details? I'm new at all this and willing to learn, so your support is appreciated. Best, AD64 (talk) 16:56, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: There's a link to the search tool from each article's history page, . Cordless Larry (talk) 16:58, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Many thanks for the information. Onwards, AD64 (talk) 17:26, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
thread_title: Removing "needs additional citations" template

message: I've been doing more research and came across this blog (https://protectingnyingma2.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/women-in-vajrayana-buddhism/)which lists the emanations of Mandarava in almost the same order (and same tone?) as the current Wikipedia article. Since the Wikipedia article has no references for this section, except the recent references I added about the recognition of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo and Niguma, I'm proposing we remove most of the information about the incarnations information for now. If I find any independent sources for this information, I can always rewrite this section, with sources, and add it back to the article. Thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Best, AD64 (talk) 23:17, 3 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: I've moved most of the contents of this section to my sandbox. I am currently researching sources so proper citations can be included. Once I have solid sources, I will rewrite this section and reinsert it. I'm open to comments, suggestions, and support. Best, AD64 (talk) 05:35, 4 May 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Emanations and Reincarnations Section 

message: I reviewed this article for assessment purposes.  While it is very extensive, it is almost unreadable.  The jargon is overwhelming.  I can't imagine the average user (and I have a PhD) being able to make much out of it.  I am opposed to allowing it to proceed any further toward "GA" without a thorough rewrite, which replaces the jargon with everyday equivalent expressions.  --Vicedomino (talk) 21:36, 17 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Hello . I'm grateful for your input. I've been trying to take this from a flowery unintelligible stub to something decent. You assessment is very helpful in this process. I will begin to work on this again, before too long, and will do what I can to remove jargon, etc. Thanks again, AD64 (talk) 21:55, 17 May 2016 (UTC)

text: Hi all. I have just made some hurried changes - especially to the first couple of paragraphs - trying to make the article more readable. Unfortunately, I can't spend much more time on it at present - life is too hectic here. Please have another look at it and see if you can improve it further. Many thanks. John Hill (talk) 23:32, 17 May 2016 (UTC)
replies: text: Glad to have your support . Every bit helps. I will be able to focus on this again soon. Thanks again, AD64 (talk) 00:27, 18 May 2016 (UTC)
thread_title: Assessment

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