3. General objects of the Corporation

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

to promote and foster the spiritual and cultural practices and teachings of Buddha in Sri Lanka in general ;

to propagate Buddha Dhamma by holding worship services and to transmit the Maitreyan Tri-ratna by performing the relevant rituals ;

to uplift and improve the socio-economic conditions of the people of Sri Lanka and help them attain a higher life by propagating Buddha Dharma ;

to provide financial aid and award scholarships to children in indigant conditions and grant financial aid and assistance in any other form, for the advancement, of education and knowledge, including the establishment of libraries and cultural centres ;

to collaborate or amalgamate with any other institution or organization, whether foreign or local, having objects similar to those of the

to conduct and sponsor conferences, lectures, seminars, workshops and group studies within or outside Sri Lanka for the purpose of achieving the objects of the Corporation ;

to print, publish and distribute books, journals, bills, news papers and magazines which the Corporation may consider desirable for the promotion and advancement of its objects ;

to establish vocational tranining centres and conduct training programmes with a view to providing employment for youth ; and

to generally do all such acts and things as are necessary for, or incidental or conducive to the carrying out or the attainment of the objects of the