THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
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Template No.: T104
Template Title: DHĀTU-PARINIBBĀNA RISK ADVISORY MEMO
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: ___________________________
Linked Templates / Policies: _________________________________
Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______
Prepared by / Role: _________________________________________
Office / Unit: ______________________________________________
Country / Location: _________________________________________
Confidentiality Level (tick one):
[ ] Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive
Use of this form (tick):
[ ] New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only
SECTION 1 – BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE SITE
1.1 Name of Relic Site
(Temple, stupa, museum room, shrine, etc.)
1.2 Type of Site (tick main one)
[ ] Temple / monastery
[ ] Village stupa / local shrine
[ ] Museum / exhibition room
[ ] University or school site
[ ] Private collection (with public access)
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________
1.3 Exact Location
Country: _____________________________________________________
Province / State: ___________________________________________
City / Village: _____________________________________________
1.4 Main Relics at This Site
(Short description – type and number.)
1.5 Main Custodians / Owners (if known)
SECTION 2 – REASON FOR THIS RISK ADVISORY
2.1 Trigger for This Memo (tick all that apply)
[ ] Serious damage to building or stupa
[ ] Loss, theft, or movement of relics
[ ] Strong conflict (inside site)
[ ] Strong conflict (between different groups)
[ ] Very low support / abandonment
[ ] Legal or political pressure
[ ] Request from custodians or community
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________
2.2 Short Description of Situation
(3–6 lines. Use clear and calm words.)
2.3 Time Frame
First signs noticed on: ____ / ____ / ______
This memo prepared on: ____ / ____ / ______
SECTION 3 – MAIN RISKS
3.1 Risk Areas (tick all that apply and explain below)
Physical / material risks
[ ] Building or stupa may collapse or become unsafe
[ ] Relic containers or shrines are damaged
Social / community risks
[ ] Community trust is broken
[ ] Local people or donors feel hurt or angry
Institutional risks
[ ] No clear custodian or leader
[ ] No money or staff to care for relics
Doctrinal / spiritual risks
[ ] Wrong teachings linked to this site
[ ] Heavy superstition or abuse of faith
Legal / political risks
[ ] Court cases or legal orders
[ ] Pressure from state or other strong actors
Other risks
[ ] _________________________________________________
3.2 Short Risk Summary
(What is in danger? What could be lost?)
SECTION 4 – SIGNS AND INDICATORS OF POSSIBLE “ENDING”
(DHĀTU-PARINIBBĀNA)
4.1 Signs Observed at This Site (tick, and add notes)
Faith and community
[ ] Very few visitors or pilgrims now
[ ] Local community does not feel linked to the site
[ ] Main donors have stopped support
Relics and rituals
[ ] Relics are no longer present at site
[ ] Relics are present but not cared for
[ ] Rituals or chanting have stopped
[ ] No trained custodians remain
Buildings and environment
[ ] Serious structural damage (roof, walls, stupa)
[ ] Area is not safe (fire, flood, crime, conflict)
[ ] Site cannot be used because of disaster
Institution and leadership
[ ] Owner / custodian wants to close or move
[ ] Key monks / leaders have left with no successor
[ ] Many letters or complaints about neglect or abuse
Other signs
[ ] _________________________________________________
4.2 Short Note on the Overall Direction
(Does the site seem to be closing, changing, or ready for renewal?)
SECTION 5 – BUDDHIST REFERENCES AND REFLECTION
5.1 Scriptural / Doctrinal References Used
Text 1 (Sutta / Vinaya / Abhidhamma / commentary):
Short note (how it guides this case):
Text 2:
Short note:
Text 3 (optional):
Short note:
5.2 Key Doctrinal Ideas Applied (tick)
[ ] Impermanence (anicca) of sites and forms
[ ] Non-attachment (anupādāna) to buildings and power
[ ] Respect and gratitude for relics and donors
[ ] Care to protect faith and avoid wrong view
[ ] Non-harming and peace (ahiṃsā) in all options
5.3 Short Doctrinal Reflection
(How can dhātu-parinibbāna be understood in this case?)
SECTION 6 – ANALYSIS OF IMPACT
6.1 Impact if Site Continues “As It Is Now”
On relics and sacred objects:
On community faith and peace:
On legal / political situation:
6.2 Impact if Site Ends / Closes Without Good Plan
On relic safety:
On community and donors:
On wider Buddhist heritage and peace:
SECTION 7 – DECISION OPTIONS
(Write 2–4 realistic options. Add more rows if needed.)
7.1 Options Table
Option 1
Short title (e.g. “Repair and renew site”):
Main actions:
Possible benefits:
Possible risks / problems:
Option 2
Short title (e.g. “Move relics; keep site as history place”):
Main actions:
Possible benefits:
Possible risks / problems:
Option 3
Short title (e.g. “Plan formal dhātu-parinibbāna closure”):
Main actions:
Possible benefits:
Possible risks / problems:
Option 4 (optional)
Short title:
Main actions:
Possible benefits:
Possible risks / problems:
7.2 Peace and Ethics Check for Each Option
For the most likely option(s), answer:
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Does this option protect faith without forcing belief?
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Does this option avoid violence and revenge?
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Does this option give respect to all main groups?
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Does this option have a clear plan for relic safety?
SECTION 8 – ADVICE FROM PREPARER
8.1 Recommended Option (tick one or more)
[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Option 3
[ ] Option 4 / Other: _________________________________
8.2 Reason for This Recommendation
(Short, clear explanation.)
8.3 Suggested Next Steps
Step 1 (immediate):
Step 2 (within 3 months):
Step 3 (longer-term):
SECTION 9 – REVIEW AND APPROVAL
9.1 Doctrinal / Monastic Reviewer
Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________
Checklist (tick):
[ ] Dhātu-parinibbāna is explained in a careful and respectful way
[ ] Options do not break basic Buddhist ethics or Vinaya
[ ] Advice is not based on anger, greed, or fear
Comments:
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
9.2 Institutional / Board Reviewer
Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________
Checklist (tick):
[ ] All main risks are written clearly
[ ] Options are realistic in law and policy
[ ] Community impact is considered
[ ] Relic safety and heritage care are central
Comments:
Decision:
[ ] Approved – follow recommended option
[ ] Approved – follow different option (state which): __________
[ ] Returned – more study needed
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
SECTION 10 – ARCHIVE & FOLLOW-UP
10.1 Archive Code / Digital Folder Path
10.2 Linked Documents (tick / list codes)
[ ] Photos of site
[ ] Engineering / safety reports
[ ] Community letters / petitions
[ ] Legal documents / court orders
[ ] Previous memos or meeting minutes
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________
10.3 Follow-Up Review Date for This Memo
[ ] 6 months from now
[ ] 12 months from now
[ ] On this specific date: ____ / ____ / ______
Notes for future reviewers:
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