THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Template No.: T145
Template Title: Paritta / Protective Chant Selection Planner
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster B – Non-Human Guardians & Vocation (Cases 11–20)
Linked Templates / Policies: T130 (Daily Guardianship Duty Roster), T131 (Night Vigil Log), T137 (Blessing & Consecration Planner), Institutional Ritual Guidelines
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 – OCCASION DETAILS
1.1 Basic information
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Name of event / occasion:
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Type of event (tick all that apply):
[ ] Regular daily / weekly shrine chanting
[ ] Night vigil
[ ] Blessing / consecration (see T137)
[ ] Illness or surgery blessing
[ ] Funeral / memorial
[ ] Peace or conflict healing ceremony
[ ] Travel blessing
[ ] Protection for staff / custodians
[ ] Disaster / crisis response
[ ] Other: _________________________________________
1.2 Date, time, and place
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Date(s): ____ / ____ / ______ to ____ / ____ / ______
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Main time of chanting: _____________________________
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Site (temple / museum complex): _____________________
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Hall / shrine / area: ______________________________
1.3 Short purpose statement
In simple words, what is the purpose of this chanting?
(2–5 lines.)
SECTION 2 – AUDIENCE & CONTEXT
2.1 Who will be present? (tick all that apply)
[ ] Monks / nuns only
[ ] Custodians and staff
[ ] Lay devotees (local)
[ ] Lay devotees (from other country)
[ ] School / youth group
[ ] Mixed faith audience
[ ] VIPs / officials
[ ] Online participants (live stream)
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
Estimated numbers:
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Monastics: ______
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Lay adults: ______
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Young people / children: ______
2.2 Sensitivities and needs
Are there any special needs or limits for this group? (tick)
[ ] Needs short chanting (time limit)
[ ] New to Buddhism / not used to Pāli
[ ] Mixed traditions (Theravāda / Mahāyāna / other)
[ ] Grief / trauma is strong in this group
[ ] People may be afraid of “spirits” or “curses”
[ ] Media / cameras present
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
Short note on audience mood and needs (2–4 lines):
SECTION 3 – RITUAL CONTEXT & RISK LEVEL
3.1 Link with relics
This chanting is:
[ ] In front of Buddha Tooth Relic shrine
[ ] In hall with relics nearby
[ ] In other hall / outside (no relics present)
3.2 Risk level (practical and emotional)
How strong is the situation?
[ ] Normal – regular blessing / devotion
[ ] Moderate – people worried, but stable
[ ] Strong – disaster / conflict / big crisis
[ ] Very strong – many in deep grief or fear
Short note (why you choose this level):
SECTION 4 – RECOMMENDED PARITTAS / CHANTS
Use this to list what you plan to chant. You can add local-language chants too.
4.1 Core parittas
Fill table with Pāli name and local name (if any).
| No. | Paritta / chant name (Pāli) | Local / translated name | Role (main / optional / reserve) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 5 |
4.2 Extra chants / readings
[ ] Refuges and precepts (Tisarana & Pañcasīla)
[ ] Short sutta reading (name): ______________________
[ ] Loving-kindness (Mettā) meditation instructions
[ ] Local-language verses / hymns: __________________
[ ] Silent meditation period (____ minutes)
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
SECTION 5 – REASON FOR CHOICE (DHAMMA & PASTORAL)
Short, simple reasons. Do not use fear-based language.
For each main paritta above, write why it is chosen.
5.1 Main paritta 1
Name: _______________________________________________
Reason for this occasion (tick and add note):
[ ] General protection and blessing
[ ] Support for health / recovery
[ ] Comfort for bereaved family / mourners
[ ] Peace and non-violence during tension
[ ] Protection for travel / movement
[ ] Blessing of new place or object
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
Short reason (1–3 lines):
5.2 Main paritta 2
Name: _______________________________________________
Reason:
5.3 Main paritta 3
Name: _______________________________________________
Reason:
5.4 Overall tone and message
What is the main message of this chant set?
[ ] Hope and courage
[ ] Peace and non-violence
[ ] Letting go and accepting loss
[ ] Healing and comfort
[ ] Gratitude and joy
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
Short explanation (2–4 lines):
SECTION 6 – PRACTICAL PLANNING (CHANTING TEAM)
6.1 Chanting leaders
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Chief chant leader (name / role): ___________________
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Supporting chanters (names):
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6.2 Language and style
Chant languages (tick all that apply):
[ ] Pāli
[ ] Local language: ________________________
[ ] English
[ ] Other: ________________________________
Style:
[ ] Traditional melody from local country
[ ] Simple monotone for mixed group
[ ] Short call-and-response with laypeople
[ ] Other: __________________________________________
6.3 Time plan
Total chanting time planned (minutes): ______
Is this within event time limit?
[ ] Yes [ ] No – adjust needed
Short sequence (e.g. “Refuges, Mettā Sutta, Ratana Sutta”):
SECTION 7 – PASTORAL & PEACE NOTES
How will we explain and hold the space in a peaceful way?
7.1 How to explain paritta to audience
Key points you will say (tick):
[ ] Paritta is for blessing and comfort, not magic control.
[ ] True protection comes from good actions and wise mind.
[ ] We chant to remember Buddha, Dhamma, and Saṅgha.
[ ] All are welcome; no one is forced to join.
[ ] We respect people of other faiths and no faith.
Short sample explanation (2–6 lines):
7.2 Care for people in strong emotion
Plan (tick any):
[ ] Ushers / volunteers ready to help anyone who is upset.
[ ] Quiet space available if someone needs to step out.
[ ] After chanting, people can speak with monks / counsellors.
[ ] T132 form used if there is a spiritual disturbance.
[ ] None of the above needed.
Short note:
SECTION 8 – REVIEW & SIGN-OFF
8.1 Final check
Before the event, please check:
[ ] Chants match the occasion and audience.
[ ] Message is based on peace, compassion, and non-greed.
[ ] No chant is used to threaten or control people.
[ ] Time and language are realistic for this group.
8.2 Planner / ritual coordinator
Name: _______________________________________________
Role: _______________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
8.3 Supervisor / Siridantamahāpālaka (if reviewing)
[ ] Not reviewed
[ ] Reviewed and agreed
Name: _______________________________________________
Role: _______________________________________________
Comments (optional):
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
8.4 Archiving
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Physical file code / folder: _________________________
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Digital archive path / ID: __________________________
Linked records (tick):
[ ] T130 – Daily Guardianship Duty Roster
[ ] T131 – Night Vigil Attendance Log
[ ] T137 – Blessing & Consecration Ceremony Planner
[ ] T132 – Spiritual Emergency / Disturbance Incident Log (if used)
[ ] Event report / feedback file: _____________________
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________
