3. The general objects for which the corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be-
| (a) to promote the knowledge of Buddhist doctrine and Buddhist discipline among both the clergy and the laity; |
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| (b) to establish and maintain Buddhist missions in the island, in order to bring about social reforms and social development; |
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| (c) to organise a group of anagarikas (those who are detached from worldly life) who are dedicated to social reforms, and who shall be guided and assisted by a group of monks; |
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| (d) to establish training institutions for the advancement, revival and preservation of ancient arts and sciences such as medicine and astrology; |
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| (e) to revive the ancient methods of teaching of the Dhamma and the languages; |
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| (f) to conduct examinations in the Buddhist doctrine and scriptures, and to grant awards to those successful at such examinations; |
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| (g) to prepare, print and publish books and other literature in order to promote Buddhist missionary work, and to distribute such books among the public, and especially among the prisoners; |
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| (h) to promote the observance of Samatha Vidarshana meditation through out the country; |
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| (i) to take necessary steps to create a just society which will observe the five precepts and the ten-fold merits; and |
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| (j) to do and encourage such other acts and things as are conducive or incidental to the attainment of all or any of the above objects. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts