Template No.: T104 Template Title: DHĀTU-PARINIBBĀNA RISK ADVISORY MEMO

 THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELIC PRESERVATION MUSEUM

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Template No.: T104

Template Title: DHĀTU-PARINIBBĀNA RISK ADVISORY MEMO

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 INFORMATION ABOUT THE SITE

1.1 Name of Relic Site
(Temple, stupa, museum room, shrine, etc.)

1.2 Type of Site (tick main one)

[ ] Temple / monastery
[ ] Village stupa / local shrine
[ ] Museum / exhibition room
[ ] University or school site
[ ] Private collection (with public access)
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________

1.3 Exact Location

Country: _____________________________________________________
Province / State: ___________________________________________
City / Village: _____________________________________________

1.4 Main Relics at This Site
(Short description – type and number.)

1.5 Main Custodians / Owners (if known)

SECTION 2 – REASON FOR THIS RISK ADVISORY

2.1 Trigger for This Memo (tick all that apply)

[ ] Serious damage to building or stupa
[ ] Loss, theft, or movement of relics
[ ] Strong conflict (inside site)
[ ] Strong conflict (between different groups)
[ ] Very low support / abandonment
[ ] Legal or political pressure
[ ] Request from custodians or community
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________

2.2 Short Description of Situation
(3–6 lines. Use clear and calm words.)

2.3 Time Frame

First signs noticed on: ____ / ____ / ______
This memo prepared on: ____ / ____ / ______

SECTION 3 – MAIN RISKS

3.1 Risk Areas (tick all that apply and explain below)

Physical / material risks
[ ] Building or stupa may collapse or become unsafe
[ ] Relic containers or shrines are damaged

Social / community risks
[ ] Community trust is broken
[ ] Local people or donors feel hurt or angry

Institutional risks
[ ] No clear custodian or leader
[ ] No money or staff to care for relics

Doctrinal / spiritual risks
[ ] Wrong teachings linked to this site
[ ] Heavy superstition or abuse of faith

Legal / political risks
[ ] Court cases or legal orders
[ ] Pressure from state or other strong actors

Other risks
[ ] _________________________________________________

3.2 Short Risk Summary
(What is in danger? What could be lost?)

SECTION 4 – SIGNS AND INDICATORS OF POSSIBLE “ENDING”
(DHĀTU-PARINIBBĀNA)

4.1 Signs Observed at This Site (tick, and add notes)

Faith and community
[ ] Very few visitors or pilgrims now
[ ] Local community does not feel linked to the site
[ ] Main donors have stopped support

Relics and rituals
[ ] Relics are no longer present at site
[ ] Relics are present but not cared for
[ ] Rituals or chanting have stopped
[ ] No trained custodians remain

Buildings and environment
[ ] Serious structural damage (roof, walls, stupa)
[ ] Area is not safe (fire, flood, crime, conflict)
[ ] Site cannot be used because of disaster

Institution and leadership
[ ] Owner / custodian wants to close or move
[ ] Key monks / leaders have left with no successor
[ ] Many letters or complaints about neglect or abuse

Other signs
[ ] _________________________________________________

4.2 Short Note on the Overall Direction
(Does the site seem to be closing, changing, or ready for renewal?)

SECTION 5 – BUDDHIST REFERENCES AND REFLECTION

5.1 Scriptural / Doctrinal References Used

Text 1 (Sutta / Vinaya / Abhidhamma / commentary):

Short note (how it guides this case):

Text 2:

Short note:

Text 3 (optional):

Short note:

5.2 Key Doctrinal Ideas Applied (tick)

[ ] Impermanence (anicca) of sites and forms
[ ] Non-attachment (anupādāna) to buildings and power
[ ] Respect and gratitude for relics and donors
[ ] Care to protect faith and avoid wrong view
[ ] Non-harming and peace (ahiṃsā) in all options

5.3 Short Doctrinal Reflection
(How can dhātu-parinibbāna be understood in this case?)

SECTION 6 – ANALYSIS OF IMPACT

6.1 Impact if Site Continues “As It Is Now”

On relics and sacred objects:

On community faith and peace:

On legal / political situation:

6.2 Impact if Site Ends / Closes Without Good Plan

On relic safety:

On community and donors:

On wider Buddhist heritage and peace:

SECTION 7 – DECISION OPTIONS

(Write 2–4 realistic options. Add more rows if needed.)

7.1 Options Table

Option 1
Short title (e.g. “Repair and renew site”):

Main actions:

Possible benefits:

Possible risks / problems:

Option 2
Short title (e.g. “Move relics; keep site as history place”):

Main actions:

Possible benefits:

Possible risks / problems:

Option 3
Short title (e.g. “Plan formal dhātu-parinibbāna closure”):

Main actions:

Possible benefits:

Possible risks / problems:

Option 4 (optional)
Short title:

Main actions:

Possible benefits:

Possible risks / problems:

7.2 Peace and Ethics Check for Each Option

For the most likely option(s), answer:

  • Does this option protect faith without forcing belief?

  • Does this option avoid violence and revenge?

  • Does this option give respect to all main groups?

  • Does this option have a clear plan for relic safety?

SECTION 8 – ADVICE FROM PREPARER

8.1 Recommended Option (tick one or more)

[ ] Option 1
[ ] Option 2
[ ] Option 3
[ ] Option 4 / Other: _________________________________

8.2 Reason for This Recommendation
(Short, clear explanation.)

8.3 Suggested Next Steps

Step 1 (immediate):

Step 2 (within 3 months):

Step 3 (longer-term):

SECTION 9 – REVIEW AND APPROVAL

9.1 Doctrinal / Monastic Reviewer

Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________

Checklist (tick):
[ ] Dhātu-parinibbāna is explained in a careful and respectful way
[ ] Options do not break basic Buddhist ethics or Vinaya
[ ] Advice is not based on anger, greed, or fear

Comments:

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

9.2 Institutional / Board Reviewer

Name: _______________________________________________________
Role / Position: ___________________________________________

Checklist (tick):
[ ] All main risks are written clearly
[ ] Options are realistic in law and policy
[ ] Community impact is considered
[ ] Relic safety and heritage care are central

Comments:

Decision:
[ ] Approved – follow recommended option
[ ] Approved – follow different option (state which): __________
[ ] Returned – more study needed

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

SECTION 10 – ARCHIVE & FOLLOW-UP

10.1 Archive Code / Digital Folder Path

10.2 Linked Documents (tick / list codes)

[ ] Photos of site
[ ] Engineering / safety reports
[ ] Community letters / petitions
[ ] Legal documents / court orders
[ ] Previous memos or meeting minutes
[ ] Other: _________________________________________________

10.3 Follow-Up Review Date for This Memo

[ ] 6 months from now
[ ] 12 months from now
[ ] On this specific date: ____ / ____ / ______

Notes for future reviewers:

END OF FORM – T104 DHĀTU-PARINIBBĀNA RISK ADVISORY MEMO

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