3. General objects of the body corporate

to carryout various commemorative activities in memory of Arahath Mahinda who was instrumental in the setting up of the Budha Sasana in Sri Lanka;

to assist the relevant authorities to undertake road development and housing schemes, the construction and improvement of hospitals, educational centers, schools, pirivenas and community centers;

to assist the relevant authorities to establish, equip and maintain pre-school and libraries;

to engage in the dissemination of Dhamma, internationally and the dissemination of Buddhist

to assist the relevant authorities to provide medical aid, food and housing to the poor, the destitute and the sick;

to assist the relevant authorities to establish and maintain orphanages and homes for the aged and social welfare centers and to provide welfare facilities for deaf, dumb and the blind and disabled persons;

to grant financial assistance or scholarships to the voluntary workers who are engaged in the attainment of the objects of the body corporate;

to assist the relevant authorities to provide bursaries, scholarships, prizes, donations, financial aid and other assistance to needy and deserving students for the advancement of education and knowledge;

to collaborate with any other institution or organization, whether foreign or local, having objects similar to those of the body corporate; and

to sponsor and conduct conferences, seminars, workshops, group studies and lectures and to print, publish and distribute books, journals, leaflets, newspapers and magazines which the body corporate may consider desirable for the promotion and advancement of its objects.