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 to:—

(a)

assist the relevant authorities to take steps to promote wellbeing of Buddha Sasana;

(b)

assist the relevant authorities to take steps to promote the development of Bikku society;

(c)

assist the relevant authorities in promoting the development and rehabilitation of the Buddhist

Temples situated in remote areas;

(d)

assist the relevant authorities in ensuring a cordial relationship between the Buddhist monks and the lay Buddhists;

(e)

assist the relevant authorities to develop "Dhamma

School Education”;

(f)

assist the relevant authorities to act for the welfare of the teachers and students of Dhamma Schools;

(g)

assist the relevant authorities to enhance and protect the Buddhist heritage from external influences;

(h)

assist the relevant authorities to propagate Buddhist customs among the Buddhist adherents and take necessary steps to protect the same; and

(i)

coordinate with, supervise and provide guidelines to the district and provincial branches of the

Corporation to achieve the objectives of the

Corporation.