Fostering the study and practice of principles and monastic tradition of Theravada Buddhism and providing religious services To promote the Buddha's teaching by providing religious services such as Buddhist study, moral training, worship, chanting, meditation, counseling, and blessing to Buddhists and persons who are interested in Buddhism, especially Theravada School of Buddhism.Sumter Forest Temple provides religious services to the communities in Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, Manning, and some minor cities.