THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM
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Template No.: T279
Template Title: Interfaith & Intercultural Engagement Planning Sheet (H99)
Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: H99 / Cluster H (Cases 96–100) – Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue around Relics
Linked Templates / Policies: H99 Interfaith & Intercultural Charter (draft/approved); Speech & communication guidelines; Programming guidelines; Partnership focal person/committee; Monitoring log & feedback tool
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 [ ]
T279 – Interfaith & Intercultural Engagement Planning Sheet (H99)
1) Purpose
Plan interfaith and intercultural engagements so relic sites become “bridges, not superiority.”
Use this sheet for dialogues, youth exchanges, and joint volunteering/service for peace.
2) Engagement details
Event / engagement title: __________________________________________
Type (tick): Dialogue circle [ ] Peace lecture [ ] Youth exchange [ ] Joint service day [ ] Cultural visit/tour [ ] Other: ______
Date(s) & time: _________________________________________________
Venue / site: _________________________________________________
Main audience: Local community [ ] Youth [ ] Schools [ ] Religious leaders [ ] Tourists [ ] Media [ ] Other: ______
Project lead / focal person: ______________________________________
3) Objectives
Write 3–5 clear objectives (simple words).
(Examples: “welcome visitors respectfully”, “reduce prejudice”, “share values of non-violence”, “do service together”.)
Success signs (how we will know it worked):
Target number of participants: ________
Target mix (communities/faiths/cultures): __________________________
What change do we hope to see? (1–2 lines) ________________________
4) Partners and roles
H99 partners can include temples, churches, mosques, universities, NGOs, youth groups, and local authorities.
| Partner | Type (faith / NGO / school / university / authority) | Role (speaker, host, co-organiser, service partner) | Contact person | Agreement needed? (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-design check: Events should be co-designed with partners so there is equal voice and shared ownership. Yes [ ] No [ ]
5) Safeguards (must complete)
5A. Ethics and communication safeguards
Core Buddhist ethics for H99: mettā/karuṇā (kindness/compassion) and right speech (truthful, gentle, non-divisive).
Tick all that will be applied:
Non-discrimination: all visitors welcome (religion, ethnicity, gender, nationality). [ ]
No attacks on other faiths; avoid “competition language”. [ ]
MC scripts / key messages checked in advance (avoid partisan or anti-minority language). [ ]
Clear “non-conversion” rule for joint projects (no hidden missionising). [ ]
Multilingual / language-friendly support (signage, guides, simple explanations). [ ]
Short public message (2–3 sentences, simple words):
5B. Risk check (H99)
Tick and write one prevention step for each risk you see:
Internal resistance (“religion is being mixed”, fear of losing identity). [ ]
Prevention: _______________________________________________External backlash (seen as hidden missionising / not balanced). [ ]
Prevention: _______________________________________________Politicisation (politicians use event for image/campaign). [ ]
Prevention: _______________________________________________Media misunderstanding / rumours. [ ]
Prevention: _______________________________________________Security / crowd / access issues. [ ]
Prevention: _______________________________________________
5C. Relic-site safeguarding (if on-site)
Does this engagement affect relic display/access? Yes [ ] No [ ]
If yes, attach security/conservation plan: ______________________________________
6) Programme plan
| Item | What will happen (short) | Responsible person/partner | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome & ground rules | ||||
| Short talk: “Relic meaning” (simple language) | ||||
| Dialogue / Q&A | ||||
| Joint activity / service | ||||
| Closing & thanks |
Ground rules (tick):
Respect [ ] Equal speaking time [ ] No insults [ ] No political slogans [ ] Protect privacy [ ]
7) Follow-up and learning
H99 recommends a simple monitoring tool: event log + attendee feedback + partner feedback.
7A. Follow-up actions
| Action | Responsible role/partner | Deadline | Proof (minutes/photos/feedback) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Send thanks + summary to partners | |||
| Collect feedback (attendees + partners) | |||
| Internal review meeting (lessons + improvements) | |||
| Update next event plan / training needs |
7B. Feedback summary (after event)
What went well (3 points):
__________________ 2) __________________ 3) __________________
What was risky or difficult (3 points):
__________________ 2) __________________ 3) __________________
Any complaints received? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, attach log: _____________
Peace impact (simple): Reduced fear / improved trust? (1–2 lines) ___________
8) Sign-off
Prepared by: _______________________ Signature: ______________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Reviewed by (Dept Head / Interfaith focal person): __________________ Signature: ______________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Approved by (ED/Board if needed): _______________________________ Signature: ______________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Archive code (H99 folder / digital path): __________________________________________
