3. General objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

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

(a)

to complete the sacred Kotmale Mahaweli Maha

Seya, which is presently under construction and carry out maintenance and rehabilitation thereof;

(b)

to ensure and facilitate the performance of traditional Buddhist and cultural rituals at

Mahaweli Maha Seya;

(c)

to hold exhibitions, lectures, seminars and make publications in order to promote awareness about the objectives of the Corporation;

(d)

to act for the benefit of Buddhist institutions all over Sri Lanka giving priority to Central

Province where the sacred Mahaweli Maha Seya is situated;

(e)

to take every possible step to assist the progress of the Buddha Sasana;

(f)

to protect Buddhism and popularize the righteous life style preached therein, among Buddhists;

(g)

to improve the educational activities of Buddhist children and to improve their spiritual values;

(h)

to establish friendly relationships with Buddhist organizations both in Sri Lanka and abroad;

(i)

to protect cultural identities of Buddhists.