THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Template No.: T149
Template Title: Spiritual Guardianship Training Session Log
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster B – Non-Human Guardians & Vocation (Cases 11–20)
Linked Templates / Policies: T126 (Vocation Application & Interview), T133 (Mentor–Mentee Assignment), T136 (Wellbeing & Burnout Check-In), T143 (Guardianship Skills Self-Assessment), T145 (Paritta / Chant Planner), HSWAGATA 15 Principles, Institutional Training Policy
Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______
Prepared by / Role: _________________________________
Office / Unit: _______________________________________
Country / Location: _________________________________
Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive [ ]
Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only [ ]
SECTION 1 – TRAINING SESSION OVERVIEW
1.1 Basic session details
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Training title / topic (short, clear):
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Main focus area (tick all that apply):
[ ] Relic guardianship basics
[ ] Non-human guardians & visions (safe handling)
[ ] Ethics and power (T135)
[ ] Practice & sīla of custodians (T134)
[ ] Communication and peace skills
[ ] Crisis and spiritual emergency (T132)
[ ] Wellbeing and burnout (T136)
[ ] Other: ________________________________________ -
Training date: ____ / ____ / ______
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Time: From __________ To __________
1.2 Place and setting
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Site (temple / museum complex): _____________________
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Room / hall / online platform: ______________________
Type of training:
[ ] In-person only
[ ] Online only
[ ] Mixed (in-person + online)
1.3 Session code (if used)
Internal training code: ______________________________
SECTION 2 – TEACHER / TRAINER DETAILS
2.1 Main teacher / trainer
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Name: _____________________________________________
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Dharma / monastic name (if any): ____________________
Status (tick):
[ ] Bhikkhu / Monk [ ] Bhikkhunī / Nun
[ ] Senior lay practitioner
[ ] External expert (e.g. psychologist, curator)
[ ] Other: ____________________________
Role:
[ ] Senior relic custodian
[ ] Teacher / preceptor
[ ] Peace / conflict trainer
[ ] Wellbeing / mental health professional
[ ] Other: ________________________________________
2.2 Co-trainers or helpers
Names and roles (short):
SECTION 3 – PARTICIPANTS
3.1 Participant list (for small groups)
(Use initials if needed for privacy. Attach attendance sheet if large group.)
| No. | Name / Code | Role (Core / Assistant / Trainee / Staff / Volunteer / Other) | Main site / branch | Signature (optional) |
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| 1 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | ||||
| 4 | ||||
| 5 |
3.2 Numbers and roles
Estimated numbers:
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Core Relic Custodians: ______
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Assistant / Trainee Custodians: ______
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Other staff / volunteers: ______
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Monks / nuns: ______
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External guests (if any): ______
3.3 Target group
This training was mainly for:
[ ] New / junior custodians
[ ] Mixed (junior and senior)
[ ] Senior guardians / leaders
[ ] All staff
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
SECTION 4 – SESSION TOPIC & CONTENT SUMMARY
4.1 Session topic (one line)
Main topic in simple words:
4.2 Goals of the training
What were the main goals? (3–6 short points)
4.3 Key content covered
Tick and briefly describe what was taught:
[ ] Role and duties of a relic guardian
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Safe way to speak about guardians, dreams, and signs
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Ethics: non-greed, non-abuse, honest speech (T135)
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Handling spiritual emergencies (T132)
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Practice and sīla of custodians (T134)
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Peace and conflict skills near relics
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Self-care and burnout prevention (T136)
Note: _____________________________________________
[ ] Other topic(s):
SECTION 5 – METHODS & LEARNING EXPERIENCE
5.1 Teaching methods used
[ ] Talk / lecture
[ ] Group discussion
[ ] Small group work
[ ] Role-play / practice (e.g. handling a conflict)
[ ] Case studies (real or sample stories)
[ ] Guided meditation / reflection
[ ] Reading of suttas / Vinaya
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
5.2 Participant engagement
Overall level of engagement:
[ ] Very active
[ ] Mostly engaged
[ ] Mixed
[ ] Low
Short comment (2–3 lines):
SECTION 6 – KEY LEARNING POINTS
What should participants remember from this session?
6.1 Main learning for participants
List 3–8 key learning points in simple words:
6.2 Links to Dhamma and ethics
Did the teacher connect learning to:
[ ] Noble Eightfold Path (right view, speech, action, etc.)
[ ] Five precepts / Vinaya rules
[ ] Qualities of a good guardian (faith, wisdom, compassion)
[ ] Peace and non-violence
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
Short note on one strong Dhamma point:
SECTION 7 – FOLLOW-UP TASKS & ACTION PLAN
Use this to turn learning into action.
7.1 Tasks for participants
List agreed tasks (e.g. “Fill T143”, “Review T135”, “Change how we handle visitors”).
Task 1:
Who will do it? __________________ By when? __________
Task 2:
Who will do it? __________________ By when? __________
Task 3 (optional):
7.2 Tasks for organisers / HSWAGATA
[ ] Update or create written guidance (policy, SOP)
[ ] Add content to new staff induction
[ ] Plan next training step (advanced level)
[ ] Follow-up meetings with certain custodians
[ ] Add training notes to case study / archive
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
Short note on organiser tasks:
7.3 Future training needs noticed
During this session, we saw a need for more training in:
[ ] Relic handling and security
[ ] Speaking about guardians without fear or pride
[ ] Conflict resolution and peace skills
[ ] Caring for people in distress (T132, T142)
[ ] Self-care and boundaries for guardians
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
SECTION 8 – FEEDBACK & REFLECTION
8.1 Simple feedback from participants (if collected)
How did participants rate the training overall?
[ ] Very helpful
[ ] Helpful
[ ] Mixed
[ ] Not helpful
Short sample comments (no names):
8.2 Trainer’s reflection
Teacher / trainer:
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What went well?
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What could be improved?
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Should this session be repeated?
[ ] Yes, same form
[ ] Yes, with changes
[ ] No
Short note:
SECTION 9 – SIGN-OFF & ARCHIVING
9.1 Completed by
Name: _______________________________________________
Role: _______________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
9.2 Supervisor / Siridantamahāpālaka review (if needed)
Name: _______________________________________________
Role: _______________________________________________
Comments (optional):
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
9.3 Archiving
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Physical file code / folder: _________________________
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Digital archive path / ID: __________________________
Linked records (tick):
[ ] T143 – Guardianship Skills Self-Assessment (before/after)
[ ] T135 – Ethics Pledge (linked session)
[ ] T136 – Wellbeing & Burnout Check-In (if used)
[ ] T137 – Blessing & Consecration Planner (if training linked)
[ ] Attendance list / sign-in sheet
[ ] Training materials (slides, handouts)
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________
