OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPĀLAKA / HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION MUSEUM – INTERNAL USE
ADMINISTRATIVE HEADER
Template No.: T96
Template Title: H96 Normative Custodianship Model – Ideal Trustee Self-Assessment & Planning Dossier
Related Research Case IDs: H96 – Normative H96 Custodianship Model (Synthesis of A–G)
Linked Templates / Cases:
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All clusters A–G (Cases 1–95)
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T66–T75 (HGT conflicts & learning)
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T70–T71 (donation & transfer)
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T78 (15 Principles)
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T81–T82 (documentation & audits)
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T86–T95 (MCU neglect & reform)
Cluster: H – Synthesis & Normative Models (Cases 96–100)
Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______
H96 file code (office): _______________________________________________
Prepared by / Role: _________________________________________________
Office / Unit: _______________________________________________________
Country: _____________________________________________________________
Confidentiality Level:
[ ] Internal only
[ ] Restricted (leadership / ethics / training)
[ ] Sacred-Restricted
Use of this form (tick):
[ ] Self-assessment of a custodian / committee
[ ] Designing / revising custodianship policies
[ ] Training / workshop tool
[ ] Annual review of relic governance
[ ] Applying H96 to a specific case (cross-reference ID: ________)
1. BASIC CUSTODIANSHIP CONTEXT
1.1 Custodian / institution profile
Name / code of custodian / team: _____________________________________
Type (tick all that apply):
[ ] Monastic (abbot / monk / nun)
[ ] Lay committee
[ ] Mixed monastic–lay body
[ ] Museum / NGO / trust
[ ] University / state institution
[ ] Other: _____________________________
Scope of relic custodianship (short description):
1.2 Relic & community context
Relic types under care (tick):
[ ] Buddha bodily relics (sarīra-dhātu / Tooth relics, etc.)
[ ] Paribhoga-cetiya (objects used by Buddha / great teachers)
[ ] Uddesika-cetiya (images, stupas, symbolic objects)
[ ] Textual / documentary heritage
[ ] Other: _____________________________
Key communities served (tick):
[ ] Local lay community
[ ] National pilgrims
[ ] International pilgrims / students
[ ] Monastic networks
[ ] Interfaith / secular visitors
[ ] Other: _____________________________
Short context note (3–6 sentences):
2. H96 CORE QUESTION & OVERVIEW
2.1 H96 guiding question
Write the H96 question in your own words (1–3 sentences), e.g.:
“If a peace-oriented H96 custodian looked at our decisions, would they see humble trusteeship of relics and people, or ego, fear, and neglect?”
2.2 Purpose of this H96 assessment
Why are you using T96 now? (tick all that apply)
[ ] New custodianship starting (temple / museum / institution).
[ ] Major conflict or crisis just happened.
[ ] Routine annual review and learning.
[ ] Policy / MoU design or revision.
[ ] Training for new staff / monks / committee members.
Short purpose note (3–6 sentences):
3. H96 – BUDDHIST DOCTRINE & ETHICS LENS
3.1 Key teachings for this custodianship
Tick what is especially central in your context:
[ ] dhātu / cetiya – relics as shared supports for Buddhānussati.
[ ] Dhammadāyāda – heir to the Dhamma, not to prestige or property.
[ ] dāna – generosity; offerings must be honoured and safeguarded.
[ ] sacca / sammā-vācā – truthfulness and right speech (claims, tests, origin stories).
[ ] appamāda – heedfulness; careful, non-negligent stewardship.
[ ] hiri–ottappa – wise shame / fear of wrongdoing in relic use and speech.
[ ] mettā / karuṇā / upekkhā – loving-kindness, compassion, balance in decisions.
[ ] anicca / anattā – non-clinging to relics, power, titles, buildings.
Add other teachings relevant to your community:
3.2 Doctrinal self-assessment (current practice)
For each area, tick & comment:
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Relics as shared trust (not personal property)
[ ] Strong practice [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak / unclear
Notes: ___________________________________________________________ -
Truthfulness in claims (tests, letters, stories, “miracles”)
[ ] Strong practice [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak / unclear
Notes: ___________________________________________________________ -
Dāna & donor respect (transparency, gratitude, care)
[ ] Strong practice [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak / unclear
Notes: ___________________________________________________________ -
Non-violence in speech & action (no humiliation, pressure, fear)
[ ] Strong practice [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak / unclear
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
Short doctrinal reflection (5–10 sentences):
4. H96 – PEACE & CONFLICT LENS
4.1 H96 and Galtung’s triangle
For your custodianship context:
Contradictions (C) – key tensions:
(e.g. devotion vs safety; prestige vs transparency; donors vs committees)
Attitudes (A) – common mind-states:
(e.g. trust, fear, jealousy, gratitude, nationalism, humility)
Behaviours (B) – typical patterns:
(e.g. open meetings, secrecy, aggressive fundraising, reconciliatory gestures)
Short integrated C–A–B note (5–10 sentences):
4.2 Peace / violence spectrum self-check
Tick what you see in your current practice:
[ ] Peace-enhancing behaviours (dialogue, apology, inclusive decisions).
[ ] Structural violence (unclear rules, inequality, blocked complaints).
[ ] Cultural violence (nationalism, hierarchy, gender / class bias).
[ ] Direct harm (shouting, shaming, threats, coercive donations).
Short note on where conflict risks appear:
5. H96 – GOVERNANCE & SDG LENS
5.1 Governance structures
Tick what you have:
[ ] Written relic governance policy (storage, display, movement).
[ ] Clear role descriptions for custodians / committees.
[ ] Documentation & inventory system (similar to T81).
[ ] Regular audits / reviews (similar to T82).
[ ] Complaint / feedback procedure (similar to T90–T91).
[ ] MoUs / agreements with partners (similar to T85).
Short governance description (3–8 sentences):
5.2 SDG alignment snapshot
SDG 11.4 – Heritage protection
How well do your actions protect relics and sacred heritage?
[ ] Strong [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
SDG 16 – Peace, justice & strong institutions
How fair / transparent / accountable is your custodianship system?
[ ] Strong [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities (gender, nationality, class, caste, lay/monk)
[ ] Strong [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
SDG 17 – Partnerships (temples, museums, states, universities, NGOs)
[ ] Strong [ ] Mixed [ ] Weak
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
6. APPLYING H96 TO A SPECIFIC CASE (OPTIONAL)
6.1 Case link
If you are applying H96 to a specific case, fill:
Linked Case ID(s): _________________________________________________
Template(s) used (e.g. T66, T88, T93): ______________________________
Short case summary (5–10 lines, neutral language):
6.2 H96 comparison
Tick and comment:
[ ] Case handling clearly matched H96 ideal.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Some actions matched, others clearly fell short.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
[ ] Case response seriously conflicted with H96.
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
Short reflection: “What would a H96 custodian have done differently?”
7. H96 INDICATOR SCORING (SIMPLE VERSION)
(You can adapt this for more advanced indicators later.)
7.1 Four-axis rating (1–5 scale)
Rate from 1 (very weak) to 5 (very strong):
A. Doctrine & Ethics (Buddhist lens): 1 2 3 4 5
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
B. Peace & Conflict Sensitivity: 1 2 3 4 5
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
C. Governance & SDGs: 1 2 3 4 5
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
D. Inner Qualities of Custodians (humility, honesty, courage): 1 2 3 4 5
Notes: ___________________________________________________________
7.2 Strengths & weaknesses summary
Top strengths (3–5 points):
Key weaknesses / risk areas (3–5 points):
8. H96 IMPROVEMENT PLAN
8.1 Priority actions (next 12 months)
List 5–10 very concrete actions:
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Action: __________________________________________________________
Responsible: __________________ Target date: ____ / ____ / ______
8.2 Policy / structure reforms
Tick and describe:
[ ] New / revised relic policy needed.
[ ] New / improved relic room / storage facility.
[ ] New complaint / feedback system.
[ ] New MoUs / partnership agreements.
[ ] Regular H96-based training schedule.
Short note:
9. RISK, SAFEGUARDS & H96 CHECK
9.1 Risk snapshot (after this assessment)
A. Doctrinal / ethical risk:
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
B. Peace / conflict risk:
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
C. Heritage / relic governance risk:
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
D. Reputational risk (temple / museum / Saṅgha / partners):
[ ] LOW [ ] MEDIUM [ ] HIGH
Notes: _______________________________________________________________
9.2 H96 reflection text
Write a short reflection (8–15 sentences) answering:
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Where do we already act like H96 custodians?
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Where do ego, fear, or neglect still appear?
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What inner changes and outer reforms are most needed now?
10. TRAINING, SHARING & FOLLOW-UP
10.1 Training & internal learning
Tick and describe:
[ ] Use this T96 file as case in internal training.
[ ] Integrate H96 into novice / monastic / staff curriculum.
[ ] Share key lessons (anonymised where needed) with partners.
[ ] Plan joint workshops with peace / governance / heritage experts.
Short training note:
10.2 Next H96 review
Next review of this T96 assessment: ____ / ____ / ______
Reviewer / committee (roles only): _________________________________
Scope of next review (tick):
[ ] Check if improvement actions are completed.
[ ] Update H96 ratings & risk snapshot.
[ ] Link learning to specific case files (1–100).
[ ] Feed results into indicator framework (H97–H100).
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
H96 / T96 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 H96 self-assessment and how we tried to embody true trusteeship of relics, people, and peace?)
