OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPĀLAKA / HSWAGATA MUSEUM – INTERNAL USE
Template No.: T02
Related Research Case IDs: Case 2 – Six-Coloured Light & Cosmology
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Prepared by / Role: ________________________________________________
Confidentiality Level:
[ ] Public summary [ ] Internal [ ] Restricted / Sacred
1. BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
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Describe briefly the situation, project, or activity that requires
record-keeping about “six-coloured light” (e.g. reports of phenomena,
educational materials, exhibitions, media content):
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Guiding question (case-based):
What is the purpose of keeping these records – how will they support
clear understanding of Dhamma and relic cosmology, rather than simply
chasing miracles or emotional excitement?
Notes:
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2. BUDDHIST DOCTRINAL–ETHICAL LENS
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Key relevant teachings (e.g. anicca – impermanence, anattā – non-self,
paññā – wisdom, sīla – virtue; the six colours as symbols of qualities
of Buddhahood, not magic):
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Guiding reflection:
How can this record-keeping and filing system help us present six-coloured
light as a support for faith in the Triple Gem and practice (sīla,
samādhi, paññā), rather than as superstition, status-claim, or proof of
“special power”?
Planned ethical stance / commitments:
(e.g. always pair phenomena with teaching; avoid exaggeration; clearly
state uncertainty when needed)
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3. PEACE, CONFLICT & SDGs
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Could records or stories about six-coloured light create misunderstanding
or conflict (inside the Saṅgha, among laypeople, or with the wider public)?
Consider:
- Negative peace: avoiding arguments, jealousy, competition about
“whose relics are more miraculous”
- Positive peace: using stories to encourage humility, compassion, and
shared joy in others’ merit
Risks identified:
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How might this record-keeping plan protect community trust and prevent
structural or cultural violence (e.g. manipulation of devotees,
exclusion of “non-miracle” sites, fame-seeking)?
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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 and persons responsible for recording, verifying,
approving, and filing six-coloured light related materials:
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Record types to be kept:
(e.g. written reports, photos, video, visitor testimonies, teaching
scripts, exhibition texts)
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Filing and access rules:
- Archive location(s): _______________________________________________
- File naming conventions: ___________________________________________
- Retention period: _________________________________________________
- Access level (who may view/use these records): _____________________
Relevant internal rules/policies or MoUs (e.g. 15 Principles, media
policy, science/testing policy):
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5. ACTIONS / DECISIONS & H96 REFLECTION
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Planned actions to establish or improve the record-keeping and filing
system (who will do what, by when):
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H96 reflection:
“What would a peace-oriented H96 custodian do here to ensure that
records of six-coloured light are honest, balanced, and used to support
Dhamma practice and social harmony, not ego or manipulation?”
Reflection notes:
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Check:
Are we using these records as trustees of the relics and the community’s
faith, or are there signs of ownership, showmanship, or hidden agendas?
[ ] Acting as trustees only
[ ] Some risk of ownership/showmanship (explain): _____________________
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6. RISK & SAFEGUARDS
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Key risks (faith, safety, reputation, doctrinal confusion, misuse of
images or testimonies):
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Safeguards and mitigation measures:
(e.g. doctrinal review of texts; clear disclaimers; double-checking
stories; consent forms for testimonies and images; restricted access
to raw files)
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7. FOLLOW-UP & LEARNING
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Next review date for this record-keeping and filing plan:
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Follow-up actions required and person responsible
(e.g. create folder structure, draft guidelines, train volunteers/staff):
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Lessons learned or points for training future custodians
(link to case ID and archive location):
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