For thousands of years, the Chinese have placed great importance on remembering and honoring their ancestors. An essential part of this tradition is the use of ancestral tablets, also called “spirit tablets” or “ancestor tablets.” An ancestral tablet is a physical representation of this long-standing tradition and serves as a way to keep the memories of ancestors alive while paying respect to them.
The Purpose of Ancestral Tablet
In Chinese culture, ancestors have a continuing presence in the lives of their descendants. Their spirits are believed to require offerings and care to ensure good fortune and protection for the living. An ancestral tablet provides a spiritual home for the ancestors where they can be honored and venerated by their descendants. Traditionally, ancestral tablets were placed at the center of the altar in Chinese homes and were seen as a sacred item synonymous with the virtue of filial piety.
Modern Ancestor Worship
In modern times, the changing lifestyle in cities and space limitations in homes have made it difficult to maintain the traditional practice of placing ancestral tablets in homes. However, the practice is still observed, mostly in temples. We understand the importance of preserving the tradition of honoring ancestors while accommodating modern lifestyles. We offer thoughtfully-designed ancestral tablets made of coloured glaze and crystal at Nirvana Memorial Garden and Lin San Temple. Our suite rooms are equipped with Buddha statues to bless departed loved ones.
Relocation of Ancestral Tablet
If you’re looking to relocate your ancestral tablets from home or temple, Nirvana Memorial Garden and Lin San Temple offer good alternatives. Each of our ancestral tablets can accommodate up to four ancestors’ names and photos inscribed on it.
Honoring ancestors is an important part of Chinese culture, and ancestral tablets play a vital role in this tradition. At Nirvana Memorial Garden and Lin San Temple, we offer solutions that preserve this long-standing practice while accommodating modern lifestyles. Contact us today to learn more about our ancestral tablet services.
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