Master Case Register – 100 Case File Records

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Master Case Register – 100 Case File Records (for Research & Office)

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Cases 1–20 (Cluster A–B: Cosmology & Visionary Vocation)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
1	A01	A	Dhātu-parinibbāna cosmology and the end of the sāsana	D	⭐
2	A02	A	Six-coloured light of the final relic-body seen by devas	D
3	A03	A	Aspirations to be Rukkha-soe (tree guardians near Bodhi Tree)	D
4	A04	A	Aspirations to be reborn as Cātummahārājika devas	D
5	A05	A	Bodhisatta Metteyya as future custodian of relic memory	D
6	A06	A	Poem “The Final Fire Burning” as doctrinal pedagogy	D	⭐
7	A07	A	Deva time-scales and patience in long-term relic protection	D
8	A08	A	Dhātu-parinibbāna as warning against relic corruption	D
9	A09	A	Relic eschatology as foundation for SDG 11.4	D
10	A10	A	Relic eschatology as call for accountable custodianship (SDG 16)	D
11	B11	B	Cātummahārājika devas as ideal guardians of relics	D	⭐
12	B12	B	Sakka (Indra) and moral order in relic protection	D
13	B13	B	Hemavata yakkha’s psychological test of a future custodian	D
14	B14	B	Tāṇo yakkha and unseen enforcement of ethical norms	D
15	B15	B	Cave encounter with devas/yakkhas and vocational calling	D	⭐
16	B16	B	“One Young Man” vision as sign of future succession	D
17	B17	B	The guiding Vijjadhora monk as mentor in custodianship	D
18	B18	B	Venerable Ariya Vijjadhora’s authorisation role	D
19	B19	B	Non-human guardians as metaphors for good institutions	D
20	B20	B	Communicating visionary experiences with academic humility	D

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Cases 21–35 (Cluster C: Institution-Building & MoUs)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
21	C21	C	Founding of the Dhātu-parinibbāna Society (Theravāda-based)	I	⭐
22	C22	C	Hswagata Buddha Tooth Relics Preservation Museum – origin story	I
23	C23	C	Establishment of the Office of Siridantamahāpālaka	I	⭐
24	C24	C	Nirvana Temple (DRC) – Khettarama Social Service Foundation MoU	I
25	C25	C	Fifteen ethical principles for relic museums and custodians	G
26	C26	C	Hswagata annual magazine and relic ethics communication	I
27	C27	C	Teacher Training (TOT) programmes using relic-based curricula	I
28	C28	C	Publication of “Custodians of the Buddha’s Sacred Relics Vol. 1”	I
29	C29	C	Global outreach to embassies, UNESCO, libraries and universities	I	⭐
30	C30	C	Collaboration with archaeologists, scientists, and scholars	I
31	C31	C	First attempt at relic exhibition at MCU anniversary (refused)	I
32	C32	C	International Peace Day relic exhibition with US donor	I
33	C33	C	International Sangha Forum (Gaya) dialogue on relics	I
34	C34	C	Visit to Kandy and meeting (or not) with Chief Custodian	I
35	C35	C	Multi-country research tour as pilgrimage and fieldwork	I	⭐

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Cases 36–45 (Cluster D: Everyday Faith & Lay Donations)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
36	D36	D	Everyday donations of relics from lay families	P	⭐
37	D37	D	Household near ancient stupa seeing light rays after enshrinement	P
38	D38	D	First pilgrimage visit to Rāmagāma Naga stupa (no outward sign)	P
39	D39	D	Second visit to Rāmagāma and discovery of three relics	P
40	D40	D	Enshrinement of Naga-gifted relics in Myanmar	P
41	D41	D	Five-year delay before disclosure of Naga relic story	P
42	D42	D	Mr E’s donation of hair relic plus luxury gifts	P
43	D43	D	Mr A’s voluntary resignation from HGT after gifts	C
44	D44	D	Everyday relic worship at small village stupas	P
45	D45	D	Devotional miracles vs. academic caution in relic stories	D

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Cases 46–65 (Cluster E: Tooth-Relic Debates, Science & Misinformation)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
46	E46	E	“Truth Behind the Sacred Tooth Relics from China”	S	⭐
47	E47	E	“Challenging Truths”: Kandy Tooth Relic debate and symbolism	S
48	E48	E	Sacred Tooth Relic of Singapore in a multicultural city	I
49	E49	E	Why tooth relics may not be suitable for DNA/C-14 testing	S
50	E50	E	Modern DNA/Carbon dating: limits and Buddhist concerns	S	⭐
51	E51	E	“Poison tooth relic” of Venerable Āraṇiyaka as warning	S
52	E52	E	Dream of the sacred relic coil and inner reconciliation	D
53	E53	E	Debunking misinformation around Sitagu Sayadaw and relic tests	S
54	E54	E	AP News fact-checking of forged Buckingham Palace letters	S
55	E55	E	Misuse of “science talk” to claim relic authority	S
56	E56	E	Forged Buckingham Palace letters shown in media interview	C
57	E57	E	Sitagu Sayadaw’s direct denial of involvement (phone/letter)	S	⭐
58	E58	E	Designing formal policies on relic testing and documentation	G
59	E59	E	International lab invitations (China, Finland, Israel, India)	S
60	E60	E	Ethical critique of edited relic images in museum publications	G
61	E61	E	Drafting non-invasive research protocols for relics	G
62	E62	E	Structural violence through humiliating relic discourses	S
63	E63	E	Managing public expectations around scientific results	S
64	E64	E	Ashin Rāhula / Buddha DNA project and its limits	S
65	E65	E	Role of academic publishing standards in relic debates	G

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Cases 66–85 (Cluster F: Modern Conflicts – HGT Cluster)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
66	F66	F	Conflict over Buddha tooth relics between Mr A and Mr B (HGT)	C	⭐
67	F67	F	Misuse of alleged Ministry documents to pressure relic transfer	C
68	F68	F	Suspicious Viber screenshot invoking a “minister”	C
69	F69	F	Mr A’s hospitalisation and emotional collapse	C	⭐
70	F70	F	Transfer of relics to Sao via water-pouring ceremony	C
71	F71	F	Transitional custodianship by neutral third party (Sao)	C
72	F72	F	Mr E’s later involvement and founding separate relic museum	C
73	F73	F	Social media interview presenting forged documents	C
74	F74	F	Buckingham Palace and UK institutions’ official denials	S
75	F75	F	Long-term reputational damage and calls for reform	C	⭐
76	F76	F	Role of AP News and other media as accountability actors	S
77	F77	F	Design of new guidelines after HGT scandal	G
78	F78	F	Internal learning within Hswagata after HGT conflict	I
79	F79	F	Analysis of greed, hatred, delusion in HGT actors	D
80	F80	F	Positive future scenario: just settlement for HGT relics	G
81	F81	F	Mr F’s documentation of donations and ceremonies	I
82	F82	F	Role of international contacts during HGT conflict	I
83	F83	F	Community confusion and rumours after the HGT case	P
84	F84	F	Your own ethical reflections and lessons from HGT	D
85	F85	F	Standard relic MoU template between individuals and museums	G

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Cases 86–95 (Cluster G: MCU Neglect & Relic Loss)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
86	G86	G	Request for temperature-controlled relic room at MCU	C	⭐
87	G87	G	Inter-C dorm rules vs. relic preservation needs	C
88	G88	G	Attempts to move to other dorms (Inter-A, Inter-B, Old A)	C
89	G89	G	Temporary relocation to LabSiri and later ban on monks	C
90	G90	G	Written request (3 Nov 2025) to MCU offices for relic room / off-campus stay	C
91	G91	G	IBSC coordinator’s instruction to “take back the letter”	C
92	G92	G	Police reports on missing relics and personal items	C
93	G93	G	Loss/disappearance of Buddha Tooth Relics from Inter-C dorm	C	⭐
94	G94	G	Administrative responses and discrimination after relic loss	C	⭐
95	G95	G	Draft “good practice model” for universities hosting relics	G

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Cases 96–100 (Cluster H: Synthesis & Normative Models)

No.	Case ID	Cluster	Short Case Title	Type	⭐
96	H96	H	Peace-oriented relic custodianship model (micro-level)	G	⭐
97	H97	H	Positive peace framework for relic institutions (meso-level)	G	⭐
98	H98	H	SDG-based governance blueprint for relic custodianship (macro-level)	G	⭐
99	H99	H	Interfaith and intercultural dialogue around relics	G
100	H100	H	Dhātu-parinibbāna as pedagogy for peace and governance	D

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