The Bay of Plenty Buddhist Society Incorporated

(a) ' To facilitate the practice and study of Theravada Buddhism in New Zealand. (b)To establish and maintain a temple to cater for the requirements of Buddhists. (c) To sponsor Theravada Buddhist monks from abroad, on a residential basis, to fulfill the spiritual and cultural requirements of Theravada Buddhists in this country, and to support such monks by providing ing food, lodging, and all other necessities. (d) To meet regularly for religious observances, study, discussions, and meditation. (e) To conduct religious instruction for children on a regular basis. (f) To establish a library of texts, tapes and films pertaining to the practice and study of Theravada Buddhism. (g) To print, publish, sell or cause to be printed, published or sold or distributed gratuitously books, booklets, leaflets, newsletters or other papers or periodicals giving information about the nature and activities of the Society and communicating Theravada Buddhist teachings to the New Zealand public.