Our Philosophy

🌿 Our Philosophy

A gentle bridge between remembrance and everyday life

QiYuan is built for modern people who want a respectful way to remember, to express gratitude, and to find calm. We draw inspiration from Eastern cultural traditions — including Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucian values — while keeping the experience inclusive, simple, and accessible.

Start a Memorial Explore Practices Observance Days
For cultural remembrance only — no spiritual efficacy is claimed.

What we believe

Remembrance is not only about loss — it can also be a way to care for the living. We believe meaningful rituals should be:

Simple

Clear steps, minimal friction, and a calm interface — like a modern shop.

Respectful

Culturally rooted language without forcing belief or identity.

Supportive

Designed to help users express love, gratitude, and resilience.

Inclusive Low-pressure Designed for calm

What QiYuan is (and isn’t)

QiYuan is QiYuan is not
A cultural remembrance platform A substitute for religious authority
A place to create memorial pages and dedications A place that claims guaranteed spiritual results
A gentle ritual experience you can do anywhere A high-pressure sales flow

We respect all faiths. Our content focuses on cultural meaning, reflection, and supportive expression.

How it works

1) Choose a path
Memorial page, free dedication, or a practice like lamps and reflection.
2) Write what matters
A name, a short message, and the privacy level you prefer.
3) Optional upgrades
If you want, add symbolic offerings and services — always optional.
4) Share or keep it private
Public, private link-only, or invite-only — you decide.
Start now Free dedication

Three cultural lenses (Buddhism / Taoism / Confucianism)

We don’t ask users to “believe.” Instead, we use these traditions as cultural lenses — helpful ways to express meaning:

  • Buddhism: compassion, impermanence, gentle dedication of merit.
  • Taoism: balance, harmony with nature, simplicity and flow.
  • Confucian values: gratitude, family continuity, honoring elders and virtue.
Our guiding idea: “Ritual is a language.” Sometimes one sentence of care can be a modern ritual.
— QiYuan, for remembrance & reflection

Trust & safety

Because remembrance is personal, we prioritize privacy and clarity. You control what is shared.

  • Privacy choices: Public / Private link-only / Invite-only.
  • Minimal collection: Only ask for what is needed to deliver your page or confirmation.
  • Clear language: Cultural remembrance only — no guaranteed outcomes are claimed.
Privacy-first Transparent Respectful

If you’re unsure, start small

Many users begin with a free dedication before creating a full memorial page.

You can keep everything private — and share only when you’re ready.

FAQ

Is QiYuan a religious website?

QiYuan is a cultural remembrance platform inspired by Eastern traditions. You can use it with or without any religious identity.

Do you claim spiritual efficacy?

No. We describe cultural meanings and provide symbolic services only. Any inner benefit is personal and not guaranteed.

What should I choose: Memorial, Dedication, or Practices?

If you want a shareable page with photos and tributes, choose Memorial. If you want a quick intention message, choose Dedication. If you want a simple ritual flow, choose Practices (lamps/reflection).

Can I keep everything private?

Yes. Choose Private (link-only) or Invite-only when you create a memorial page.