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G. After consultation with the Chairman of the WBU Council, accept, on behalf
of the WBU, voluntary contribution, donation and gifts to the WBU from
governments, international and national organizations, foundations and other
non- governmental sources, for all purposes related to the activities of the WBU;

H. Coordinate the total Buddhist research and training programmes of the WBU
with the activities of The WFB and its Regional Centres and, so far as possible,
with research programmes of the world scholastic community;
I. Report to the WBU Council in accordance with the rules of procedures on the
activities of the WBU and the execution of its plans of work;

J. Submit the long-term development plan of the WBU to the WBU Council for
approval;
K. Provide the necessary services to The WFB and the WBU Council.

L. Others to be assigned by the Council.

ARTICLE VI

WBU CENTRE

The WBU Centre shall assist the Rector in the performance of the following tasks:

A. Programming and planning subjects of Buddhist research and areas of training
for the WBU, concluding contracts for Buddhist research and training activities
with a view to achieving the aims and objectives of the WBU, and ensuring the
highest academic standards and universality of approaches;
B. Administering the overall WBU programmes and funding them in accordance
with the approved budget.
C. Promoting exchanges of scholars, Buddhist philosophical and applied ideas
and information within the world Buddhist community, particularly in The WFB
Regional Centres, by making use as appropriate methods of conferences and
workshops.

D. Serving as a depository of information regarding the expertise available on
subjects of relevance to the work of the WBU, in cooperation with The WFB
Regional Centres and existing information systems.
E. Maintaining an up-to-date roster of qualified scholars from all parts of the world
who are experts in the present and prospective fields of Buddhist research of
the WBU, and assist the research, training and Buddhist practice centres and
programmes in finding competent scholars as necessary.

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