3. Objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The objects of the Corporation shall be —

(a)

to maintain and promote religious and cultural relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand ;

(b)

to promote the interests of Buddhism ;

(c)

to foster Theravada Buddhist doctrine and way of life ;

(d)

to provide facilities for the study and the fostering of Buddhism ;

(e)

to encourage the practical observance of the

Buddhism ;

(f)

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

(g)

to advance the moral, cultural, economic and social welfare of Buddhists ;

(h)

to provide welfare facilities to the needy Buddhists ;

(i)

to provide educational and vocational training facilities to the Buddhists of the community ; and

(j)

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