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 Buddha Columbarium served as a repository for important ritual objects, sacred statues, scriptures, and valuables. Over time, it evolved to primarily house the ashes of esteemed religious figures and high-ranking officials.

In feudal society, which emphasized strict social hierarchy, ordinary people were not permitted to place the ashes of their loved ones in these sacred spaces after death.

↑ Buddha's relics enshrined in the Famen Temple Underground Palace

The modern Buddha Columbarium combines influences from Hong Kong's niche burial practices and traditional religious underground palaces. As such, these columbaria are typically built within religious sites, preserving the Chinese tradition of "resting in peace underground and being honored in a palace." Sheltered from wind and rain, they also embody the ancient philosophical idea of "harmony between humanity and nature, returning to the earth."

With daily sutra chanting by monks and continuous offerings of incense, the Buddha Columbarium not only promotes traditional Chinese culture but also perpetuates the millennia-old values of filial piety. It offers blessings and spiritual support for the living, as well as peace and transcendence for the departed.

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