3. General objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be—

(a)

to safeguard the Buddhist cultural heritage within the sacred area in Anuradhapura;

Anuradhapura Sri Pushpadana Development

(b)

to make arrangements for free distribution of flowers among the Buddhist devotees who arrive in to the sacred area in Anurdhapura;

(c)

to offer “dana” (mid day meal) and “gilanpasa”

(evening meal) to the visiting Bhikku (Monks),

Upasaka, Upasika, paupers and travelers on each and every full moon day;

(d)

to make arrangements for conducting Seela and

Meditation classes and Dhamma sermon for

Buddhist devotees in the sacred area in

Anuradhapura;

(e)

to make arrangements for the protection of the personal belongings of pilgrims on special festive occasions and to provide them with other necessary facilities;

(f)

to publish Damma books and leaflets for the promotion of the Buddhism and to establish a

Buddhist Library Service;

(g)

to assist Buddhist monks and needy Buddhist children in their studies and organize scholarships for them; and

(h)

to undertake activities in co-ordination with other

Buddhist institutions whose objectives are similar to that of the Corporation.

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