Hall of Glory

The Hall of Glory is a quiet celebration of the richness of the lives of those who have passed. Amidst a contemporary space that serves as a hallowed sanctuary for the departed, a keen sense of artistry showcases beauty and reverence in details.

The facade of each niche is decorated in a maximalist style, with a larger-than-life portrait of Guan Yin in an overflowing robe and a collection of jade necklaces drawing the eye. A mandala of lotus flowers in full bloom encircles her not for form but as a formidable projection of her divinity.

Venerated for her boundless compassion, Guan Yin offers solace from the pain and suffering on Earth and guides the souls entrusted to her care on their pilgrimage to Sukhavati (the Western Pure Land), where they may seek enlightenment.

The frame of each niche is equally lavish, featuring an open-work emblem of a lotus flower - itself a symbol of purity and enlightenment - and recesses carefully inlaid with rhinestones like sacred gems embedded in a royal crown. These inlays serve not only as visual highlights but also as spiritual spotlights for each soul.

The facade of each double niche finds space for a stylised interpretation of the Dharma Wheel on either side of Guan Yin’s portrait. As one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, the Dharma Wheel represents the Buddha’s teachings - key to attaining enlightenment.

This symbolism continues inside each niche, where a medley of lotus flowers adorns the faceplate and an inscription of the Anjali Mudra (mudra meaning hand gesture in Sanskrit) graces the backdrop. One of the most widely recognised mudras, this gesture honours the soul with profound respect.