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| (1) The general objects of the Corporation shall be to promote the total development of man, both spiritually and physically, with the application of Buddhist principles to economic development and thereby establish a Dharmavijaya Samajaya. |
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| (2) The Dharmavijaya Samajaya shall comprise of all persons who accept, and endeavour to act according to the principles set out hereunder:
| | | (b) to practise one's religion and observe the ethical principles contained in the five precepts, namely-
| | | (i) to abstain from the taking of life and. to practise loving kindness to all living beings, |
| (ii) to abstain from taking what is not given and to practise generosity, |
| (iii) to abstain from immoderation in sensual pleasures and to practise self-restraint, |
| (iv) to abstain from speaking falsehoods, slandering, harsh speech and idle talk and to practise truthfulness, and |
| (v) to abstain from taking intoxicating drinks and to develop mindfulness; |
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| | (c) to be restrained in one's thought, word and deed; | | |
| | (d) to avoid wrong means of livelihood including the five prohibited trades, to increase production, to conserve what is produced and to live within one's means; | | |
| | (e) to observe noble practices; | | |
| | (f) to promote concord amongst all people, irrespective of race and religion; | | |
| | (g) to contribute towards a savings scheme and a self-denial fund; and (h) to dedicate one's efforts towards the development of the nation. | | |
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