3. General objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails.

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

(a)

to maintain, improve and manage the Madampe

Thaniwella Maha Devale and its shrine ;

(b)

to perform and observe all religious rites in

Madampe Thaniwella Maha Devale ;

(c)

to organize, supervise and carry out the annual alms giving at the said Devale ;

(d)

to provide for the propagation of the Buddha dhamma among Buddhists and the fostering of the order of the Sangha ;

(e)

to provide for the teaching of Dhamma to Buddhists by Bhikkus and for the maintenance and welfare of such Bhikkus ; and

(f)

to encourage the Buddhists to live a life according to the teachings of Buddha.