THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Template No.: T139
Template Title: Guardian Story & Miracle Archive Form
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: ___________________________
(e.g. Cluster B – Non-Human Guardians & Vocation, Cases 11–20)
Linked Templates / Policies: _________________________________
(e.g. T128 Dream / Sign Log, T132 Spiritual Emergency Log, HSWAGATA 15 Principles)
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 – STORY ID & STORYTELLER DETAILS
1.1 Story ID
Internal archive ID / code (if any): __________________________
Suggested short title (simple, factual):
(e.g. “Light at main shrine during storm – 2028”)
1.2 Storyteller (main source)
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Full name of storyteller: ______________________________
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Dharma / monastic name (if any): _______________________
Status (tick):
[ ] Bhikkhu / Monk [ ] Bhikkhunī / Nun
[ ] Novice [ ] Lay male
[ ] Lay female [ ] Other: _________________________
Relationship to HSWAGATA:
[ ] Core custodian / staff
[ ] Local monk / nun
[ ] Visiting monk / nun
[ ] Local lay devotee
[ ] Visitor / pilgrim
[ ] Other: _____________________________________________
1.3 Contact for follow-up (if appropriate)
Phone / email (optional, for internal use only):
SECTION 2 – CONTEXT OF THE STORY
Goal: record where, when, and how the story arose.
2.1 Time
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Approximate date of event (if known): ____ / ____ / ______
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Approximate time: ___________________
[ ] Morning [ ] Afternoon [ ] Evening [ ] Night
[ ] Over several days / period (describe): _________________
2.2 Place
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Site (temple / museum complex): _________________________
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Room / shrine / area: __________________________________
2.3 Type of story (tick all that apply)
[ ] Dream related to relics or guardians
[ ] Vision or “sign” near shrine (light, sound, scent, etc.)
[ ] Story of protection (danger avoided, safe travel, etc.)
[ ] Story of healing or recovery (linked to prayers)
[ ] Story of guidance through inner voice, feeling, or symbol
[ ] Old local story / legend passed down
[ ] Other: _____________________________________________
2.4 Source level
This story is from:
[ ] Direct experience of the storyteller (they were there)
[ ] Someone they know directly (family / friend)
[ ] Old community or temple story (heard many times)
[ ] Book / media / online source
[ ] Not clear
Short note on how the storyteller knows this story:
SECTION 3 – STORY TEXT (SIMPLE, WITHOUT EXAGGERATION)
Write in calm, clear language. No need to “sell” the story.
This is not for promotion, but for careful memory and learning.
3.1 Short version (3–10 lines)
What happened, in simple steps?
3.2 Longer details (if needed)
You may use this space for more detail. Please avoid:
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Dramatic language
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Adding extra “colour” that you are not sure about
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Claiming that anyone is “the only chosen one”
Longer description (if needed):
3.3 People and objects in the story
Do not write personal details of visitors. Just say type and number.
Who was present?
[ ] Storyteller alone
[ ] Other custodians – number: ______
[ ] Monks / nuns – number: ______
[ ] Lay visitors – number: ______
[ ] Other: _____________________________________________
Main objects or places that appear in the story (relic, shrine, tree, etc.):
SECTION 4 – FIRST MEANING & FEELINGS
4.1 Feelings of storyteller at the time
During or just after the event, the storyteller felt (tick all that apply):
[ ] Calm / peaceful
[ ] Uplifted / full of faith
[ ] Afraid or shaken
[ ] Confused / not sure what is real
[ ] Very grateful
[ ] Proud or “special”
[ ] Other: _____________________________________________
Short note (in their own words if possible):
4.2 Simple meaning, in storyteller’s view
What did the storyteller think this event meant, at the time?
4.3 Later view
Has the storyteller’s meaning changed over time?
[ ] No, still same view
[ ] Yes – now they see it differently
Short note (how?):
SECTION 5 – CHECKING EXAGGERATION & BALANCE
This part is filled by the recorder / editor, with care and respect.
5.1 Level of detail
The story as written here is:
[ ] Close to storyteller’s exact words
[ ] Lightly edited for clarity
[ ] Strongly edited or shortened (explain why)
Explanation (if strongly edited):
5.2 Exaggeration risk (tick all that apply)
Does the story:
[ ] Speak of miracles but in simple, calm way
[ ] Use “big” language (“the greatest miracle ever”, etc.)
[ ] Suggest one person is “chosen” above all others
[ ] Promise certain results (cure, wealth, success) if people do X
[ ] Involve money, gifts, or power connected to the event
[ ] Blame or shame a named person or group
Short comment on any risk:
5.3 Correction steps
If there is risk of exaggeration or harm, how can the story be used safely?
[ ] Keep full story only for internal archive
[ ] Use only a short, calm summary
[ ] Remove money / power claims from any public version
[ ] Remove names of people or groups
[ ] Add clear teaching note (e.g. “This is a faith story, not proof”)
[ ] Do not use for public at all
Short note:
SECTION 6 – DHAMMA & EDUCATIONAL VALUE
6.1 Main virtues shown in the story
What good qualities does this story show? (tick)
[ ] Faith / confidence (saddhā)
[ ] Generosity (dāna)
[ ] Keeping precepts / honesty
[ ] Patience
[ ] Compassion
[ ] Wisdom / letting go
[ ] Other: _____________________________________________
6.2 Possible teaching points
How might this story help others if used wisely?
[ ] Show that faith can support courage and kindness
[ ] Remind people that guardianship means ethics, not magic
[ ] Encourage people to keep precepts and meditate
[ ] Encourage care for relics and sacred places
[ ] Show danger of greed / pride when miracles are told
[ ] Other: _____________________________________________
Short teaching note (2–5 lines, simple words):
SECTION 7 – HOW TO USE THIS STORY (INTERNAL / PUBLIC)
Decide main use and access level, together with a senior or committee if needed.
7.1 Main use category (tick one or more)
[ ] Internal training for custodians and staff only
[ ] Internal research and case study (scholars, archivists)
[ ] General teaching story for visitors (with careful wording)
[ ] Public publication (website, book, video, etc.) – summarised
[ ] Do not use in public – archive only
7.2 Access and editing
Recommended level of access:
[ ] Internal only (no public sharing)
[ ] Restricted (only certain staff)
[ ] Public (with edits and teaching note)
If public or teaching use is allowed:
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Can the storyteller’s name be used?
[ ] Yes [ ] No – keep anonymous -
Short safe version for public use (2–6 lines), if needed:
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Required disclaimer (tick any that apply):
[ ] “This is a personal faith story, not a promise of results.”
[ ] “HSWAGATA does not ask money based on this story.”
[ ] “We respect different views about such experiences.”
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________
SECTION 8 – REVIEW, SIGN-OFF & ARCHIVING
8.1 Recorder / editor
Name: _______________________________________________
Role: _______________________________________________
I confirm that I wrote or edited this story in calm and simple language, and tried not to add exaggeration.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
8.2 Senior reviewer / Siridantamahāpālaka (if required)
Name: _______________________________________________
Role: _______________________________________________
Review decision:
[ ] Approved for archive only
[ ] Approved for internal training use
[ ] Approved for public summary (as written)
[ ] Approved for public summary (after more edit)
[ ] Not approved for use at this time
Short comment (optional):
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
8.3 Archiving details
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Physical file code / folder: _________________________
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Digital archive path / ID: __________________________
Linked records:
[ ] T128 – Non-Human Guardian Dream / Sign Log
[ ] T132 – Spiritual Emergency / Disturbance Incident Log
[ ] T138 – Spiritual Guardianship Case Reflection Sheet
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________
