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10. Within thirty days of approval by the Council, the Rector under his/her signature
shall communicate with the applying Institution the status of its approval in the
following form:

Name of Institution ………………………………………………………………………………………
Situated at ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
In …………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
Address ……………………………………………………….……………………………………………….
City ………...……… State ………………………… Country ……………………….. is hereby
approved as an Associated Centre of the World Buddhist University in terms
of Article X of the Charter for the following function(s):
A. Research and Development;
B. Training and Curriculum Development;
C. Buddhist Practice;
D. Educational Development based on Buddha Dhamma.
Further, it is recognized to be an Associated Center in Category …………………
This approval is valid until …………………………. unless rescinded at the request
of the institution or by decision of the Executive Council of The WFB.

SECTION 4
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ASSOCIATED CENTERS

1. An approved Associated Centre is an integral part of the WBU and shall be entitled to
be so described in publications, advertisements and such other publicity materials
subject to national restrictions if any.
2. It shall be an active member of the network of Associated Centres and will have the
opportunity to exchange information and experience through regular correspondence,
newsletters, the publications and electronic means of communication.
3. It shall receive from the Rector periodic information on WBU Policies, Programs, and
Practices, including instructions on cooperative projects, international conferences,
and projected publications.

4. It may initiate and participate in joint projects with other Associated Centres and
seek assistance from the Rector to establish necessary contacts.
5. An Associated Centre is required to send to the Rector, by the 31st of July every year,
a comprehensive report of its activities with details of human resources, clientele,
cooperative projects, the publications and financial statements. This report will be
published as a part of the Rector’s Annual Report.

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