THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Template No.: T211
Template Title: Science–Faith Dialogue Event Plan
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster E (Science, Testing, Misinformation), Cases 46–65 (also link D for community events; H for ethical models)
Linked Templates / Policies: T180 (Community Event Proposal), T190 (Media Content Approval), T184 (Guided Tour Script Planning), T183 (Feedback/Complaint), T163 (Risk Register Entry), Visitor Safety Plan, Relic Respect & Safeguarding Rules
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 [ ]
1) Purpose (why we use this plan)
This plan prepares a Science–Faith dialogue.
It brings a monastic speaker and a scientist together with respect.
It helps public learning and reduces rumours and misinformation.
2) Event summary (basic details)
Event title: ______________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Time: __________ to __________ (Total minutes: ________)
Venue / room: _____________________________________________
Language(s): ______________________________________________
Expected audience size: ________
Audience type (tick): Community [ ] Students [ ] Donors [ ] Pilgrims [ ] Researchers [ ] Officials [ ] Mixed public [ ] Other: ______
Main aim (1–2 sentences):
Key message (simple):
“We respect faith. We use careful science. We speak truthfully and calmly.”
3) Speakers and key persons (monastic + scientist)
A) Monastic speaker
Name / title: _____________________________________________
Temple/organisation: ______________________________________
Topic focus (tick): Relic respect [ ] Ethics [ ] Peace/harmony [ ] Teachings on truth [ ] Other: ____
Contact (optional): ________________________________________
Doctrinal lens notes (simple):
Truthful speech and careful claims: ________________________________
Non-harm and respect for all: ____________________________________
B) Scientist speaker
Name / title: _____________________________________________
Institution/lab: ___________________________________________
Field (tick): Conservation [ ] Materials science [ ] Chemistry [ ] Forensics [ ] Museum science [ ] Other: ____
Contact (optional): ________________________________________
Conflict-of-interest check (tick):
Speaker has no private sales interest in “relic testing” services. Yes [ ] No [ ] Not sure [ ]
If No/Not sure, explain and control: _________________________________
C) Moderator (recommended)
Name / role: ______________________________________________
Moderator duties (tick): keep calm tone [ ] timekeeping [ ] filter sensitive questions [ ] summary [ ]
D) Support team
Event lead: _______________________
Safety lead: _______________________
Media/photo lead (if any): _______________________
Note taker: _______________________
4) Format and flow (format)
Event format (tick one):
Panel dialogue (2 speakers + moderator) [ ]
Short talks + Q&A [ ]
Interview style (moderator asks) [ ]
Workshop (small groups) [ ]
Other: __________________________ [ ]
Planned agenda (times):
Welcome + rules (5 min): ________ to ________
Monastic talk (____ min): ________ to ________
Scientist talk (____ min): ________ to ________
Dialogue (____ min): ________ to ________
Q&A (____ min): ________ to ________
Closing + thanks (5 min): ________ to ________
Audience questions method (tick):
Written questions only [ ] Microphone queue [ ] Moderator selects [ ] Mixed [ ]
5) Topics and boundaries (topics)
A) Main topics (tick all that apply)
What science can do in museums (basic methods) [ ]
What science cannot prove (limits and humility) [ ]
Caring for relics and sacred objects (safe handling) [ ]
How to respond to rumours and false claims [ ]
How to speak respectfully across beliefs [ ]
Ethics: truth, consent, non-harm [ ]
Other topic: __________________________ [ ]
B) Key terms to explain in simple words
Term: ____________________ Simple meaning: __________________________
Term: ____________________ Simple meaning: __________________________
C) Boundaries (must tick)
No Sacred-Restricted relic security details shared. Yes [ ]
No “how-to” instructions for testing or copying relics. Yes [ ]
No mocking or attacking any faith/group. Yes [ ]
No claims of “final proof” if not supported by evidence. Yes [ ]
6) Safeguards (respect, safety, and calm speech) (safeguards)
A) Respect and tone rules (read at the start)
Tick to confirm:
Calm voice and respectful words. [ ]
No hate speech, no political party promotion. [ ]
Questions must be polite. [ ]
We welcome different views, but we do not fight. [ ]
B) Sensitive points list (do not say / do not show)
C) Handling hard questions (planned lines)
“That is a sensitive area. We can share public information only.”
“We can explain careful methods, but we cannot promise certainty.”
“We will not discuss security or restricted access details.”
D) Safeguarding people (children/elders/disability)
Children/youth present? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes: adult supervision present [ ] safe rules explained [ ]Accessibility support needed? Yes [ ] No [ ] (ramps/seating/language) Notes: ______
First aid plan ready? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Fire exits checked? Yes [ ] No [ ]
7) Media, photos, and public text
Will photos/video be taken? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes: T190 approval required [ ] Consent considered [ ] No restricted areas filmed [ ]Public announcement needed? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If Yes, link template: T191 [ ] Other: ____Logo use approved (T172)? Yes [ ] No [ ] Ref ID: ____________________
8) Risk check (quick)
Main risks (tick):
Misinformation risk [ ] Community tension [ ] Reputational risk [ ] Security risk [ ] Safety/crowd risk [ ] Other: ____
Risk 1: ______________________________ Level: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ]
Mitigation: ________________________________________________________
Risk 2: ______________________________ Level: Low [ ] Med [ ] High [ ]
Mitigation: ________________________________________________________
Risk register entry needed (T163)? Yes [ ] No [ ] Risk ID: _____________
9) Budget and resources
Currency: ________
Estimated costs:
Speaker transport/hospitality: ____________________
Printing/signs: _________________________________
Sound/microphone: ______________________________
Seating/tents (if needed): _______________________
Safety/first aid: ________________________________
Other: ________________________________________
Total estimated cost: __________________________
Funding source (tick): Museum budget [ ] Donors (approved) [ ] Partner support [ ] Grant [ ] Other: ____
10) Follow-up and learning
Feedback method (tick): T183 form [ ] short paper form [ ] teacher/group leader feedback [ ] other: ____
Learning note to file (T169) after event? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Next steps (2–5 actions):
11) Approvals
Prepared by (name/role): _______________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Reviewed by (Science/Verification lead): ________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Reviewed by (Doctrinal/Ethics): ________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Reviewed by (Safety/Security): _________________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
Approved by (Director/Authority): ______________ Signature: __________ Date: //____
12) Filing
File code / reference ID: ____________________
Classification recommended (T173): Public [ ] Internal [ ] Restricted [ ]
File location (cabinet/folder + digital path): __________________________
