The concept of underground chambers (地宫) dates back to the mid-Warring States period in ancient China, originating from traditional earth burial practices. Emperors and nobles designed extravagant subterranean mausoleums to mirror their imperial palaces, giving rise to the term "地宫" (under ...

The “Buddha Columbarium,” also known as the “Merit Position” or “Lotus Position,” serves as a sacred space where people express their yearning for blessings and seek spiritual solace. The term “blessing” in this context refers to the five traditional fortunes: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and ...

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of the "Five Blessings" (五福, wǔ fú) has long been regarded as the ultimate aspiration for a meaningful life. These five virtues—longevity (长寿), wealth (富贵), health (康宁), virtue (好德), and a peaceful passing (善终)—represent not only personal id ...

The concept of the underground palace (地宫) dates back to the mid-Warring States period (circa 4th century BCE), emerging from ancient Chinese burial traditions. Emperors and nobles designed elaborate subterranean mausoleums to emulate their imperial palaces, giving rise to the term "underground ...

Buddha Columbarium also known as Lotus Shrine Buddha Shrine Blessing Shrine, or Fortune Lotus Shrine, is a term derived from Buddhist culture. It serves as a sacred space for enshrining Buddha statues, ancestral tablets, meaningful relics, and cremated remains. During one’s lifetime, it is believed ...

Many people may wonder: why consider pre-determining a Columbarium niche or buying a cemetery plot in advance? To some, it seems unnecessary—after all, can’t arrangements be made after a person has passed away?However, what’s often overlooked are the pressing realities of today’s society: ...

When mentioning the Buddha Columbarium many people might wonder: isn’t it just another term for a cemetery or public graveyard?This is a rather narrow perspective. In fact, the so-called Buddha Columbarium refers to a sacred space used both for praying for blessings and dispelling misfortunes during ...

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 as ...

The concept of the underground palace (digong) emerged around the mid-Warring States period, rooted in traditional Chinese burial practices. Ancient emperors constructed lavish underground mausoleums resembling palaces, giving rise to the term "digong." In religious settings, the earliest& ...

The term “Buddha Columbarium” originates from Buddhist culture and is also referred to as a “Meritorious Seat” or “Lotus Seat.” Being close to the Buddha, it offers divine protection and blessings to the donor, as well as to their descendants. The concept of the Buddha Columbarium emerged from the c ...