3. The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be-
| (a) the study and research into Buddhism in its totality of theory, practice and insight (pariyatti, patipatti and pativedha); |
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| (b) the development, encouragement and extension of the study and practice of Buddhism; |
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| (c) the advancement and propagation of knowledge and practice of Buddhism to all parts of the world; |
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| (d) the carrying out, development or extension of any existing or future scheme of Buddhist activity or any activity to help the development or extension of Buddhism in any part of the world; |
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| (e) the promotion of unity and co-operation among Buddhists; |
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| (f) the advancement and development of the physical and intellectual development and culture of the Buddhists; |
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| (g) the establishment, development and maintenance of institutions under the Corporation or jointly with any other body or independently of the Corporation, for the achievement of the aims and objects of the Corporation; |
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| (h) the taking of all other steps that are necessary and desirable for the promotion of the above mentioned aims and objects. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts