Buddhist Voices
14: Buddhist Voices - Making A 'Complete Works' Happen
Jan 18, 2016
Vidyadevi and Kalyanaprabha discuss their editorial work on the Complete Works of Sangharakshita, including the challenges of critical diacritics and tracking down obscure footnotes. They share their excitement about working on the project and their rewarding experiences of collaborative work. The podcast also highlights the recent dedication ritual for the Complete Works Project.
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Quick takeaways
- The volunteers working on the Complete Works of Sangharakshita engage in meticulous research and collaboration, finding references and ensuring accuracy in the editing process.
- Working on Banti's books offers insights into the construction of thoughts and brings ideas to life through checking endnotes, comparing quotes, and ensuring transcription consistency.
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Working on Banti's Books
The podcast episode discusses Chantavira's experience of working on sub-editing Banti's books for nearly 32 years. Chantavira expresses enjoyment in this work and is pleased to have the opportunity to continue with it. The particular task involves finalizing the books by checking and tidying up the text, ensuring consistency, and making decisions about diacritics. Although someone else will handle the typesetting, Chantavira will focus on the actual text.
