Report on Establishment Clause Violations

Arising from Activities of Tibetan

Buddhist Monks in Moab and Salt Lake City

Report No. 981117

 

Table of Contents

 

Introduction

Section I - Monks' Literature Regarding Monks, Tour and Programs

Drepung Loseling Monastery and The Loseling Institute

International Tours

Programs Included within International Tours

Lecture - "Exploring the Buddhist Model of the Mind"

"The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music and Sacred Dance for World Healing"

Mandala Sand Painting

Section II - Background of Monks' Visit to Moab and Salt Lake City

Grand County Visit and Activities

Letter to Moab City Council and Grand County School Board

Response of Moab City

Response of Grand County School District

Deseret News Religion Section Article

Letter to West High School and Salt Lake City School Board

Telephone Response from West High School Principal

Monks' Devotional Ceremony for Construction of Mandala at West High School

Eastwood Elementary Classes at Mandala Ceremony

Monks' Performance of Sacred Music Sacred Dance at West High School

Additional Information from Salt Lake City School District

Section III - Relevant Constitutional, Statutory and Regulatory Law

First Amendment to United States Constitution

Utah State Constitution, Article I, Section 1

Utah State Constitution, Article I, Section 4

Utah State Constitution, Article III

Utah State Constitution, Article X, Section 9

Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A-13-101

Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A-13-101.1

Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A-13-101.2

Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A-3-413

Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A-3-414

Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A3-419

Grand County School District - No Rules or Regulations

Salt Lake City School District - Policies - Access to Buildings

20 United States Code, Section 4071

Section IV - Analysis

Devotional Nature of Activities - Sacred Music Sacred Dance Program

Devotional Nature of Activities - Mandala

Devotional Activities - Prayer for Peace Day at Moab Park

Establishment Clause Violations Arising from Presentation of Sacred Music Sacred Dance Program (Summary)

West High School Presentation

Grand County School Presentations

Establishment Clause Violations Arising from Mandala Construction and Ceremonies (Summary)

West High School Mandala

Moab Arts and Recreation Center Mandala

Establishment Clause Violations Arising from Moab Park Activities (Summary)

Violations of Establishment Clause/Free Exercise Clause Principles

Grand County School District Violations of Requirements of Bauchman v. West High School

Grand County School District Violations of Lee v. Weisman

Salt Lake City School District Violations of Bauchman v. West High School

Salt Lake City School District Violations of Lee v. Weisman

Eastwood Elementary Possible Violations of Lee v. Weiseman and Free Exercise Rights

Moab City Park, Moab Arts and Recreation Center Violations of Society of Separationists v. Whitehead

Section V - Concerns and Recommendations

Buddhists' and Grand County School District's Omission of Word "Religion"

Myth that Religion is not Religion if Associated with Native Culture

Salt Lake City School District Organizational Deficiencies

Need for Building and Grounds Department to Understand Limits of Accommodation

Moab City Lack of Uniform Practice or Policy

Eastwood Elementary School's Need to Advise Parents of Devotional Activities

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