About the Mandala Cemetery
The Mandala Cemetery at Veil Parasol Temple is a consecrated sacred ground established according to the geometric principles of the Buddhist mandala — a symbolic representation of the enlightened cosmos. Unlike conventional burial grounds, the Mandala Cemetery is a living spiritual environment continuously blessed by the prayers, rituals, and merit generated at our temple.
Interred within this sacred mandala, the departed rest at the spiritual center of ongoing Buddhist practice, continually bathed in the merit of ceremonies and the compassionate intentions of the temple community.
Spiritual Significance
The mandala form represents the pure realm of an enlightened being, with the center representing the principal deity and the surrounding quadrants representing the retinue of bodhisattvas and protectors. Regular ceremonies conducted at the temple — including Homa fire offerings, light offerings, and sutra chanting — generate merit dedicated to all beings interred at the cemetery.
Arrangements
Individual interment plots
Family plots
Niche placements for cremated remains
Individual consecration ceremony for each site
Annual memorial services for all interred
Memorial Ceremonies
Families may request individual memorial ceremonies for their departed loved ones throughout the year, particularly on significant dates such as the anniversary of passing, Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day), and the Ghost Festival. These ceremonies include chanting, merit dedication, and specific dharmas to benefit the deceased.
How to Inquire
For information about the Mandala Cemetery, available arrangements, associated costs, and ceremony scheduling, please contact the temple office. Our team will provide compassionate guidance and answer all questions with care and sensitivity.