Template No.: T102 Template Title: RELIC ORIGIN SUMMARY SHEET

 THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Template No.: T102

Template Title: RELIC ORIGIN SUMMARY SHEET

Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: ___________________________

Linked Templates / Policies: _________________________________

Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______

Prepared by / Role: _________________________________________

Office / Unit: ______________________________________________

Country / Location: _________________________________________

Confidentiality Level (tick one):
[ ] Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive

Use of this form (tick):
[ ] New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only

SECTION 1 – BASIC RELIC INFORMATION

1.1 Relic ID / Code

1.2 Name / Short Title of Relic
(e.g. “Main Buddha Tooth Relic”, “Golden Sarīra Crystal”, etc.)

1.3 Current Location within HSWAGATA
[ ] Main shrine hall
[ ] Special relic room
[ ] Storage / vault
[ ] On loan / travelling (give details): _____________________
Other: _______________________________________________________

1.4 Physical Description (short)
(Size, colour, material, shape.)

SECTION 2 – RELIC TYPE & CLASSIFICATION

2.1 Type of Relic (tick one main type; add notes if mixed)

[ ] Sarīra dhātu
(Body relics – from the physical body of the Buddha or great disciple)

[ ] Paribhoga dhātu
(Relics from things used by the Buddha, e.g. robe, bowl)

[ ] Uddesika dhātu
(Representative or symbolic relic, e.g. image, stupa)

[ ] Other / Mixed (explain):
_________________________________________________________

2.2 Sub-Category (optional)
[ ] Tooth relic
[ ] Bone / ash / pearl-like relic
[ ] Hair relic
[ ] Robe / cloth
[ ] Object linked to a miracle story
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________

2.3 Ritual / Exhibit Status
[ ] On public display
[ ] Displayed only on special days
[ ] Kept in storage / no display
[ ] Under testing / study
Notes: _______________________________________________________

SECTION 3 – ORIGIN STORY (NARRATIVE SUMMARY)

(Record the story of where this relic comes from. Use simple, clear language.
You may write in points or short paragraphs.)

3.1 Short Origin Summary (3–6 lines)

3.2 Key People in the Origin Story
(Names of kings, monks, lay donors, guardians, etc.)

3.3 Places in the Origin Story
(Countries, cities, temples, mountains, etc.)

SECTION 4 – TIMELINE OF THE RELIC

(Show the journey of the relic from the earliest known point until today.)

4.1 Timeline (add rows as needed)

No. Approx. Date / Period Place / Holder Short Note on Event
1 ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________
2 ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________
3 ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________
4 ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________
5 ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________

4.2 Date When Relic Came to HSWAGATA (if known)
____ / ____ / ______

4.3 How the Relic Came to HSWAGATA
[ ] Donation / gift
[ ] Long-term loan
[ ] Short-term loan
[ ] Transfer from another temple / museum
[ ] Other (explain): ________________________________________

Short description:

SECTION 5 – SOURCES & EVIDENCE FOR THE ORIGIN STORY

(What supports this origin story? List all types of sources.)

5.1 Written Sources
(Temple chronicles, letters, records, books, research papers.)

Source 1: _________________________________________________
Type: [ ] Temple record [ ] Book / article [ ] Letter / note
Short note: ________________________________________________

Source 2: _________________________________________________
Type: [ ] Temple record [ ] Book / article [ ] Letter / note
Short note: ________________________________________________

Source 3 (optional): _______________________________________
Type: [ ] Temple record [ ] Book / article [ ] Letter / note
Short note: ________________________________________________

5.2 Oral Sources
(Stories told by elders, monks, lay people, custodians.)

Person / group: ____________________________________________
Place / role: ______________________________________________
Date of interview / sharing: ____ / ____ / ______
Notes: ______________________________________________________

5.3 Scientific / Technical Sources (if any)
(Tests, lab reports, dating, material analysis.)

[ ] No scientific tests yet
[ ] Scientific tests done (give details below)

Test type: _________________________________________________
Lab / institution: _________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Main result (short): _______________________________________

5.4 Other Evidence (photos, old stupas, artefacts)

SECTION 6 – OPEN QUESTIONS & GAPS

(What is still not clear? What needs more study?)

6.1 Open Questions
(Examples: missing years in timeline, unclear donor, uncertain origin.)

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

6.2 Risks Linked to These Gaps (tick if relevant)
[ ] Risk of wrong information on display
[ ] Risk of conflict with another temple / custodian
[ ] Risk of confusion for visitors / pilgrims
[ ] Risk for lab / testing decisions
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________

6.3 Suggested Next Steps for Research or Clarification
(Interviews, archive search, contact other temples, etc.)

SECTION 7 – SENSITIVITY & DOCTRINAL NOTES

7.1 Sensitive Parts of the Origin Story
(Political issues, inter-country tensions, miracle claims, etc.)

7.2 How to Speak About This Relic in Public
(Two or three simple guidance points for staff and guides.)

7.3 Doctrinal Notes (optional)
(Short comments about how this relic fits Buddhist teaching and relic types.)

SECTION 8 – REVIEW & APPROVAL

8.1 Content Reviewer (History / Heritage)

Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________

Checklist (tick):
[ ] Timeline is as complete as possible with current data
[ ] All sources are named clearly
[ ] Sensitive parts are flagged
[ ] No clear contradictions left unmentioned

Comments:

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

8.2 Doctrinal Reviewer (if needed)

Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________

[ ] Origin story is told in a way that respects Dhamma and Vinaya
[ ] Miracle or visionary parts are described calmly, without pressure
Comments:

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

SECTION 9 – ARCHIVE & LINKS

9.1 Archive Code / Digital Folder Path

9.2 Linked Files (tick / list codes)
[ ] Photos / images of relic
[ ] Old letters or donation documents
[ ] Lab reports
[ ] Interview transcripts
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________

9.3 Notes for Future Updates
(When should this sheet be updated? What triggers an update?)

END OF FORM – T102 RELIC ORIGIN SUMMARY SHEET

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