The Office of Siridantamahāpālaka
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Template T1 – Dhātu-parinibbāna Long-Term Risk Note
OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPĀLAKA / HSWAGATA MUSEUM – INTERNAL USE
Template No.: T01
Related Research Case IDs: Case 1 – Dhātu-parinibbāna & Eschatology
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Prepared by / Role: ________________________________________________
Confidentiality Level:
[ ] Public summary [ ] Internal [ ] Restricted / Sacred
1. BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
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Describe briefly the situation, decision, or project that may affect
relic survival or integrity in the long term:
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Guiding question (case-based):
What decision now could increase or reduce the risk of “relic corruption”
before dhātu-parinibbāna?
Notes:
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2. BUDDHIST DOCTRINAL–ETHICAL LENS
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Key relevant teachings (e.g. anicca – impermanence, anattā – non-self,
dhammadāyāda – heir to the Dhamma, not to material things):
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Guiding reflection:
How does awareness of the end of the sāsana and dhātu-parinibbāna shape
our ethical duty as present trustees (not owners) of these relics?
Planned ethical stance / commitments:
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3. PEACE, CONFLICT & SDGs
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Are there risks of conflict or harm if this decision is made (or not
made)? Consider:
- Negative peace: absence of open conflict, complaints, or protests
- Positive peace: justice, trust, and social harmony in the community
Risks identified:
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How might this action protect community trust and prevent structural or
cultural violence related to relic custody?
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SDG links (tick all that apply):
[ ] SDG 11.4 – Protect cultural and natural heritage
[ ] SDG 16 – Peace, justice, and strong institutions
[ ] SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________________________
4. GOVERNANCE, ROLES & PROCEDURES
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List institutions/teams involved (Saṅgha, lay committees, museum,
state bodies, donors, security, etc.) and their responsibilities in
this decision:
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Relevant internal rules/policies or MoUs
(e.g. 15 Principles, relic MoUs, SOPs):
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Approvals needed (names/roles):
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Signatures and dates:
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5. ACTIONS / DECISIONS & H96 REFLECTION
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Planned actions (who will do what, by when):
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H96 reflection:
“What would a peace-oriented H96 custodian do here to protect the relics,
the faith of the people, and social harmony?”
Reflection notes:
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Check:
Are we clearly acting as trustees and not as owners seeking personal
gain or control?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Partly (explain): ________________________________________________
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6. RISK & SAFEGUARDS
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Key risks (faith, safety, reputation, legal issues, long-term
heritage loss):
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Safeguards and mitigation measures (documentation, transparency, shared
decision-making, audits, security upgrades, etc.):
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7. FOLLOW-UP & LEARNING
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Next review date for this decision: ____ / ____ / ______
Follow-up actions required and person responsible
(e.g. report, meeting, inspection):
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Lessons learned or points for training future custodians
(link to case ID and archive location):
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