THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Template No.: T107
Template Title: SUTTA & VINAYA SOURCE LOG
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Linked Templates / Policies: _________________________________
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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 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Purpose of This Log
(Example: “Record scriptural sources used for Board decisions in 2026.”)
1.2 Period Covered by This Log
From (date): ____ / ____ / ______
To (date): ____ / ____ / ______
SECTION 2 – LOG SUMMARY TABLE
(Short record for each use of Sutta / Vinaya source)
Use one row for each case, policy, or important decision.
| No. | Date Used | Case / Policy / Decision Title | Sutta / Vinaya Reference | Short Summary of Teaching (1–2 lines) | How It Was Used in Decision (1–2 lines) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 2 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 3 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 4 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 5 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 6 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 7 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 8 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 9 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
| 10 | //______ | __________________________ | ________________________ | _____________________________________ | _______________________________________ |
(Attach extra sheets if more entries are needed.)
SECTION 3 – DETAILED ENTRY (OPTIONAL – ONE PER IMPORTANT CASE)
Use this section only for key or sensitive decisions where more detail is helpful.
You may photocopy this page for multiple cases.
3.1 Case / Policy / Decision Title
Short description of the case / policy (2–4 lines):
3.2 Sutta / Vinaya / Other Canonical Reference
Full name of text (Pāli / English):
Collection / Book (e.g. Dīgha Nikāya, Vinaya Mahāvagga, etc.):
Chapter / Section / Verse / Rule (if known):
3.3 Short Summary of Teaching
(What is the main teaching used for this case?)
3.4 How This Teaching Was Used in the Decision
[ ] To support or justify a policy
[ ] To limit or stop a harmful action
[ ] To guide behaviour of staff / monastics / community
[ ] To shape how relics are handled or moved
[ ] To support peace and non-violence
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________
Short explanation (3–5 lines):
3.5 Notes on Interpretation
[ ] Text meaning is clear and widely accepted
[ ] There are different interpretations (explain below)
If there are different views, write short note:
3.6 Other Related Texts (if used)
SECTION 4 – THEMES & PATTERNS (TO BE FILLED AFTER MANY ENTRIES)
4.1 Most Common Topics Linked to Sutta / Vinaya in This Period
[ ] Relic care and custodianship
[ ] Donations and money
[ ] Conflict and reconciliation
[ ] Monastic discipline
[ ] Community relations and lay faith
[ ] Science, truth, and false claims
[ ] Leadership and power
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________
Short comment on patterns seen:
4.2 Any Signs of Misuse or Overuse of Texts?
(For example: using one text again and again to support power or money.)
[ ] No misuse seen
[ ] Possible concern (explain below)
Explanation:
SECTION 5 – REVIEWER COMMENTS
5.1 Doctrinal Reviewer
Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________
Checklist (tick):
[ ] Main texts are correctly named and written
[ ] Use of texts respects their meaning and context
[ ] No clear use of Sutta / Vinaya to excuse harmful behaviour
[ ] Any difficult or debated texts are noted as such
Comments from reviewer (3–6 lines):
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
SECTION 6 – LESSONS FOR FUTURE DECISIONS
6.1 Positive Lessons
(What did we do well when using Sutta / Vinaya in decisions?)
6.2 Points to Improve
(What should change next time we use scriptures in office decisions?)
6.3 Follow-Up Actions
[ ] Prepare short internal guidance on how to use Sutta / Vinaya
[ ] Offer training for staff on key texts
[ ] Ask senior monastics to give more teaching on certain areas
[ ] Review policies that rely heavily on one or two texts
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________
Short details:
SECTION 7 – ARCHIVE & CROSS-REFERENCING
7.1 Archive Code / Digital Folder Path
7.2 Linked Items (write codes or titles)
Policies influenced by these texts:
Major decisions influenced:
Meeting minutes or memos linked to this log:
7.3 Date for Next Review of This Log
[ ] In 1 year
[ ] In 2 years
[ ] On this date: ____ / ____ / ______
Notes for next reviewer:
END OF FORM – T107 SUTTA & VINAYA SOURCE LOG
