OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPĀLAKA / HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION MUSEUM – INTERNAL USE
Template No.: T70
Related Research Case IDs: F70 – Water-Pouring Ceremony Transfer of Tooth Relics
Linked Templates / Cases: [e.g. T66–T69, T53–T56, H96–H100, donation / MoU templates]
Cluster: F – HGT Conflicts (Cases 66–85)
Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______
Case file code (office): _____________________________________________
Completed by / Role: ________________________________________________
Office / Unit: ______________________________________________________
Country: ____________________________________________________________
Confidentiality Level:
[ ] Internal only [ ] Restricted (leadership / ethics) [ ] Sacred-Restricted
Use of this form:
[ ] Planning the ceremony [ ] Recording ceremony (same day) [ ] Retrospective reconstruction
1. CEREMONY & CASE OVERVIEW
1.1 Case title & classification
Short case title:
(e.g. “Water-Pouring Transfer from Donor X to Custodian Y”)
Case type (tick all that apply):
By content
[ ] D – Doctrinal / cosmology / ritual
[ ] P – Personal / ethical
[ ] C – Conflict / communication
[ ] G – Governance / legal / policy
[ ] S – Science / testing (if linked)
[ ] Other: _____________________________
By function
[ ] Core conflict-resolution case
[ ] Supporting case linked to larger conflict (e.g. F66)
[ ] Routine, non-conflict transfer
[ ] Other: _____________________________
1.2 Date, place & linkage
Date of ceremony: ____ / ____ / ______ Time: ___________
Place (temple / museum / residence):
Linked conflicts / background cases (codes only):
Short statement of purpose (1–3 sentences):
2. PERSONS & INSTITUTIONS
2.1 Donor / transferor(s)
Name / code: ____________________________
Role (monk / lay / institution): ____________________________
Relationship to relics before transfer (owner / trustee / custodian / other):
2.2 Recipient(s) / new custodian(s)
Name / code: ____________________________
Role: ___________________________________
Intended role after transfer (primary custodian / shared custodian / institutional trustee):
2.3 Ritual officiants & witnesses
Officiating monk(s) / ritual leader(s):
Name / role: _________________________________________________________
Witnesses (minimum 2 if possible):
Name / role: _________________________________________________________
Name / role: _________________________________________________________
Name / role: _________________________________________________________
2.4 Institutional context
Main institution(s) involved (tick all that apply):
[ ] Hswagata / museum / HGT
[ ] Temple / monastery: _____________________________________________
[ ] Lay association / committee: ____________________________________
[ ] State body (if mentioned): ______________________________________
[ ] Foreign or partner institution: __________________________________
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________________________
Short note on institutional setting:
3. RELIC / HERITAGE INVENTORY & MOVEMENT
3.1 Items included in the water-pouring transfer
| Item Code | Description (e.g. tooth relic, casket) | Previous custodian / institution | New custodian / institution | Existing documents (letters, old MoU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Notes on origin stories, previous transfers, or unclear points:
3.2 Scope of transfer
Tick and explain:
[ ] Full transfer of trusteeship for listed items.
[ ] Partial / shared custodianship arrangement.
[ ] Temporary / transitional custodianship only.
[ ] Clarification / confirmation of an existing arrangement.
Explanation (2–4 sentences):
4. BUDDHIST DOCTRINAL–RITUAL DESIGN
4.1 Key teachings & Pāli terms
Tick what applies and add notes:
[ ] dāna – generosity / offering
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] dhātu – relics as supports for Buddhānussati
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] adhiṭṭhāna – strong resolve / determination
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] anumodanā – rejoicing / blessing for donors
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Dhammadāyāda – heir to the Dhamma, not to property
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] anicca / anattā – impermanence, non-self
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] ahiṃsā / saṅgaha / saṃagga – non-violence, harmony, concord
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
Other relevant concepts:
4.2 Ritual script / steps
Brief outline of the ceremony steps (planning or actual):
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Preparation (objects, altar, list, explanation):
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Main water-pouring act (who pours, words used, languages):
-
Transfer statement (who speaks, in what terms):
-
Closing / anumodanā (blessing, thanks, sharing of merits):
4.3 Intention & mental factors
Donor’s stated intention (short summary):
Recipient’s stated intention (short summary):
Ethical aspiration (e.g. reduce conflict, protect faith, support wellbeing):
5. PEACE & CONFLICT-RESOLUTION LENS
5.1 Underlying tension / conflict
Short note on what tension / conflict the ceremony is addressing
(if any – can link to T66, T67, T68, T69):
5.2 Galtung’s triangle
Contradictions (C) – key issues (ownership, trust, fear, etc.):
Attitudes (A) – feelings among key actors (fear, relief, mistrust, hope):
Behaviours (B) – main behaviours before / during / after the ceremony:
5.3 Peace goals of the ceremony
Tick and comment:
[ ] Reduce personal pressure on a stressed custodian.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Clarify roles to prevent future disputes.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Provide a face-saving way for parties to step back / forward.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Prevent escalation (legal battles, public scandal, community split).
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Model non-violent conflict transformation for others.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
Short peace-opportunity note (3–5 sentences):
6. GOVERNANCE & SDG LENS
6.1 Link with formal governance (MoUs, law, policies)
Tick and comment:
[ ] Ceremony linked to written agreement / MoU.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Ceremony recorded in committee minutes.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Ceremony respected, but not yet written into institutional policies.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] No written follow-up yet – risk for future disputes.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
6.2 SDG connections
SDG 11.4 – Heritage protection
(How does this transfer protect relics / heritage?)
SDG 16 – Peace, justice & strong institutions
(Transparency, fairness, documentation, non-corruption)
SDG 17 – Partnerships
(Between Saṅgha, lay groups, state, museums, international partners)
Other SDGs (optional, e.g. SDG 3 – Good health & wellbeing):
7. RISK & SAFEGUARDS
7.1 Risks
Tick if present:
[ ] Future dispute about which relics were transferred.
[ ] Confusion about whether transfer was personal or institutional.
[ ] Donor later feels regret or pressure.
[ ] Recipient feels overwhelmed by responsibility.
[ ] Ceremony used to “hide” conflict, not resolve it.
[ ] Security risk (movement of relics, display, storage).
Short description of main risks:
7.2 Safeguards
Tick and describe:
[ ] Clear written inventory attached to this form.
[ ] Photographic record of relics / ceremony (with consent).
[ ] Joint signatures (donor, recipient, witnesses, institution).
[ ] Simple explanation for devotees / public if needed.
[ ] Follow-up meeting agreed (date and people).
[ ] Updated security measures for the relics.
Safeguards note:
8. DOCUMENTATION INDEX
8.1 Pre-ceremony documents
| Code | Date | Type (letter / email / minutes) | Description | File location |
|---|
| | | |
| | | |
8.2 Ceremony documentation
| Code | Date | Type (photo / video / audio / notes) | Description | File location |
|---|
| | | |
| | | |
8.3 Post-ceremony documents
| Code | Date | Type (MoU / minutes / memo) | Description | File location |
|---|
| | | |
| | | |
Access level for documentation:
[ ] General internal [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted
9. FOLLOW-UP & REVIEW
9.1 Immediate follow-up (within 1 month)
-
Action: ___________________________________________________________
Purpose: __________________________________________________________
Responsible: __________________ Deadline: ____ / ____ / ______ -
Action: ___________________________________________________________
Purpose: __________________________________________________________
Responsible: __________________ Deadline: ____ / ____ / ______
9.2 Medium-term review (6–12 months)
Review date: ____ / ____ / ______
Questions to check (tick as focus):
[ ] Is the new custodianship arrangement stable?
[ ] Has the pressure on previous custodian reduced?
[ ] Are devotees / public clearer and more confident?
[ ] Have any new conflicts appeared?
[ ] Do we need to adjust MoUs / policies?
Short review notes:
10. H96 CUSTODIANSHIP REFLECTION & RISK RATING
H96 guiding question:
“Did this water-pouring ceremony help us act as humble trustees of relics and people, or did it hide ego, fear, and attachment?”
10.1 Reflection notes
Wholesome elements (what went well, ethically and peacefully):
Risky elements (ego, nationalism, fear, lack of clarity):
10.2 Risk rating (current situation)
A. Doctrinal / ethical risk:
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
B. Peace / conflict risk:
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
C. Heritage / relic security risk:
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
D. Reputational risk (institution, Saṅgha, partners):
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
11. SIGN-OFF & ARCHIVE
11.1 Sign-off
Prepared by:
Name: _______________________________ Role: _________________________
Signature: __________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Reviewed / Approved by (abbot / chief custodian / ethics / peace committee):
Name: _______________________________ Role: _________________________
Signature: __________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______
11.2 Archive details
Case / file code: _________________________________________________
Physical location (cabinet / box / folder): _________________________
Digital location (drive / folder path): _____________________________
Access level:
[ ] General internal [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted
Notes for future custodians:
(What should future leaders remember about this ceremony and how it was used to protect relics, faith, relationships, and peace?)
