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 provide relief for Buddhist persons who are victims of terrorism, ethnic violence or any racial discrimination or aggression ;

(b)

to advance the moral, cultural, economic and social welfare of Buddhist persons of Sri Lanka ;

(c)

to preserve Buddhist cultural heritage of Sri Lanka and places of archeological importance to

Buddhists;

(d)

to promote and facilitate research on Sinhala language, culture and history ;

(e)

to promote the interests of Buddhism ;

(f)

to foster Theravada Buddhist Doctrine and way of life ;

(g)

to provide facilities for the study of Buddhism ;

(h)

to encourage practical observance of Buddhism ;

(i)

to promote unity and co-operation among Buddhist organizations and Buddhists both nationally, and internationally ;

(j)

to provide welfare facilities to Buddhist persons ;

(k)

to provide educational and vocational training facilities to needy Buddhist persons ;

(l)

to aid and assist Buddhist persons to commence and operate agricultural, industrial or commercial ventures;

(m)

to co-operate with other Buddhist associations , societies or organizations having objects similar to those of the Corporation.

Board of Trustees of the Sihala Sarana