Buddha Columbarium, also known as Lotus Position, Lotus Blessing Placement, or Underground Palace Blessing Placement, is commonly found in Buddhist temples. In simple terms, it serves as a space for praying for blessings and dispelling misfortunes during one’s lifetime, and as a resting place for ashes thereafter.

Placing a Buddha Columbarium within the underground palace of a temple not only continues the traditional Chinese burial custom of “resting in peace underground, honored in the palace,” sheltered from wind and rain, but also aligns with the philosophical beliefs of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism—embracing the unity of nature and humanity.

With daily sutra chanting by monks, continuous incense offerings, and the perpetual sound of sacred prayers, the practice promotes Buddhist culture while preserving China’s millennia-old tradition of filial piety. It brings peace and blessings to the living and aids the departed in attaining rebirth in the Pure Land.

Buddha Columbarium is environmentally friendly, economical, and sustainable. Compared to public cemeteries, it uses less land, benefits society, and reduces the financial burden on descendants. It truly achieves “peace for the departed and comfort for the living,” aligning with the modern concept of “honoring the elderly well and burying them simply.” This represents an advanced and socially beneficial trend in funeral practices, conserving land resources while supporting national funeral reform.

As the Chinese saying goes, “Resting in peace is paramount.” This peace is categorized into three levels:

• Small peace: burial in decent Feng Shui conditions.

• Middle peace: burial in an excellent Feng Shui location.

• Great peace: burial in a temple, pagoda, or Buddhist Pure Land.

However, simply having a Buddha Columbarium is not enough—its location matters greatly. Choosing a site rich in Buddhist history and cultural significance ensures the blessings of the Bodhisattva and prosperity for future generations.

Benefits of a Lotus Position in the Pure Land:

1. Accumulating Merits: A Lotus Position represents a pure land before the Buddha. Residing here means being near the Buddha and esteemed monks, continually receiving teachings and guidance toward spiritual fulfillment.

2. Dispelling Misfortunes: With daily sutra chanting and blessings from monks, occupants receive divine protection and elimination of misfortunes.

3. Increasing Blessings and Longevity: By securing a Lotus Position and accumulating merits, one gains the Buddha’s protection, leading to continuous blessings and longevity.

4. Permanence Guaranteed: Temples are approved by religious authorities to build these facilities, ensuring permanence without concerns of relocation or demolition.

5. Cost-Effectiveness: A one-time donation covers all costs, eliminating the need for recurring management fees common in public cemeteries.

6. Historical Opportunity: Donating and dedicating a Buddha Columbarium is a rare and valuable chance to support funeral reform, conserve land, and benefit future generations. It also grants an honor once reserved only for esteemed monks—being near the Buddha and Bodhisattvas.

Buddha Columbarium is a non-renewable resource in Buddhism. Donating or dedicating one serves as an altar for generational blessings, harmonizing the spiritual and physical worlds, making it exceptionally precious.

On the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month, temple monks chant sutras and pray for devotees who have secured a Lotus Position. During Qingming, the Hungry Ghost Festival, and the Winter Solstice, large-scale ancestral worship ceremonies are held to guide the departed to the Western Pure Land.

Year-round incense offerings and worship ensure eternal reverence.

• Prayers for the living to improve their fortunes.

• Chanting and blessings for the departed.

The limited availability of Lotus Positions in domestic temple underground palaces makes them a scarce resource. In cities with millions of people, only a few thousand such spaces exist, making them increasingly rare and costly over time.

Sales Manager: Mr. Luo
HuaHeng Columbarium Factory Jiangxi, China