Welcome to the 2025 Temple:
Temple of the Deep
A Sanctuary for Reflection, Release, and Renewal
Design & Vision
The Temple is the heart of Burning Man — a space for stillness, reflection, and release. Temple of the Deep, design by Spanish artist and architect Miguel Arraiz Garcia, is deeply connected to black rock itself, drawing inspiration from a fractured rock — an opening to vulnerability, loss, and transformation.
The theme “Deep” invites us to turn inward — to explore the layers of our emotions, memories, and personal journeys. The Temple will serve as a threshold for individual and collective healing, culminating in its ceremonial burn as a powerful act of release.
We invite you to be part of this journey. Your support helps fund the materials, transportation, and the incredible team of builders and volunteers who are bringing this vision to life — before it returns to dust in the temple burn.
More information about the design, the artist, and our team is available on our website 2025temple.com.
How You Can Help
Unlike The Man and other iconic Burning Man structures, the Temple is almost entirely funded by us - the community. While Burning Man provides a grant, it covers only a portion of the total cost. Building the Temple takes significant funding — and it’s up to all of us to make it happen.
Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports:
- Sustainable materials and structural elements
- Transport and on-playa construction
- Safety and environmental planning
- Lighting and power infrastructure
- Support for the artists, engineers, and volunteers making it happen
Even if you’re unable to give, you can still make a meaningful impact by sharing this campaign with your friends, family, and community. Spreading the word helps us reach more hearts and hands. Let’s build something beautiful together!
For larger tax-deductible donations, please contact our Fundraising Lead at renee@2025temple.com, or visit our direct campaign here.
With our deep gratitude,
Temple of the Deep team
Perks
A token of appreciation from the Temple of the Deep
An ideal memento to personalize your favorite burner attire. In collaboration with Mike Hampton @mikehamptonart, the designer of Burning Man 2025: "Tomorrow Today" imagery.
Only available thru Crowdfundr donation.
Size: 3"
Backing: iron-on
A must-have for the playa, and a long lasting appreciation of your support
This pendant is a representation of The Rock's outer skin, unrolled into a floral shape with intricate fissures. The openwork emphasizes the cracks and voids that define the temple’s organic texture. The small version (S) is solid, offering a more compact and bold interpretation.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this .925 fine silver pendants was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain
Size: approx. 1.2" x 1.2"
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
In collaboration with Mike Hampton @mikehamptonart, the designer of the Burning Man 2025: "Tomorrow Today" imagery.
Only available thru Crowdfundr donation.
More than just the blueprint of the Temple of the Deep, this pendant also represents the plan of Black Rock City itself, the circular layout of Burning Man. It embodies both the physical and symbolic heart of the event. This version of the TEMPLE pendant is solid, providing a more minimal yet equally powerful representation. The central opening symbolizes the temple’s sacred core, inviting contemplation and connection.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this pendant was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Size: approx 1" x 1.2"
Material: .925 fine silver
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
This pendant is a representation of The Rock's outer skin, unrolled into a floral shape with intricate fissures. The openwork emphasizes the cracks and voids that define the temple’s organic texture. The large version (L) is openwork, emphasizing the cracks and voids that define the temple’s organic texture.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this .925 fine silver pendants was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain
Size: approx. 2.3" x 2.3"
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
More than just the blueprint of the Temple of the Deep, this pendant also represents the plan of Black Rock City itself, the circular layout of Burning Man. It embodies both the physical and symbolic heart of the event. The large version of the TEMPLE pendant is an openwork, reflecting the temple’s structural complexity. The central opening symbolizes the temple’s sacred core, inviting contemplation and connection.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this pendant was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Size: approx 1" x 1.2"
Material: .925 fine silver
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
This stone and brass sculpture embodies the essence of the Temple of the Deep, translating its core philosophy into a tangible form. A naturally fractured rock is meticulously reassembled using the ancient Japanese kintsugi technique, where cracks are not hidden but highlighted with golden seams, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection and transformation.
Each piece is unique, shaped by the natural fractures of the stone and the careful craftsmanship of its creators. This work is a collaboration between Miguel Arraiz, the lead artist of the Temple of the Deep, and Francés @francesescultor, a Galician sculptor renowned for his work with stone and metal.
Size: approx. 4"×2.75"×2"
Material: black basalt and brass
To express our gratitude for your generous donation, we would be delighted to host you for an intimate dinner with Miguel Arriaz and the Temple Crew in Bay Area. More details will be shared as they become available.
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A token of appreciation from the Temple of the Deep
An ideal memento to personalize your favorite burner attire. In collaboration with Mike Hampton @mikehamptonart, the designer of Burning Man 2025: "Tomorrow Today" imagery.
Only available thru Crowdfundr donation.
Size: 3"
Backing: iron-on
A must-have for the playa, and a long lasting appreciation of your support
This pendant is a representation of The Rock's outer skin, unrolled into a floral shape with intricate fissures. The openwork emphasizes the cracks and voids that define the temple’s organic texture. The small version (S) is solid, offering a more compact and bold interpretation.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this .925 fine silver pendants was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain
Size: approx. 1.2" x 1.2"
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
In collaboration with Mike Hampton @mikehamptonart, the designer of the Burning Man 2025: "Tomorrow Today" imagery.
Only available thru Crowdfundr donation.
More than just the blueprint of the Temple of the Deep, this pendant also represents the plan of Black Rock City itself, the circular layout of Burning Man. It embodies both the physical and symbolic heart of the event. This version of the TEMPLE pendant is solid, providing a more minimal yet equally powerful representation. The central opening symbolizes the temple’s sacred core, inviting contemplation and connection.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this pendant was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Size: approx 1" x 1.2"
Material: .925 fine silver
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
This pendant is a representation of The Rock's outer skin, unrolled into a floral shape with intricate fissures. The openwork emphasizes the cracks and voids that define the temple’s organic texture. The large version (L) is openwork, emphasizing the cracks and voids that define the temple’s organic texture.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this .925 fine silver pendants was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain
Size: approx. 2.3" x 2.3"
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
More than just the blueprint of the Temple of the Deep, this pendant also represents the plan of Black Rock City itself, the circular layout of Burning Man. It embodies both the physical and symbolic heart of the event. The large version of the TEMPLE pendant is an openwork, reflecting the temple’s structural complexity. The central opening symbolizes the temple’s sacred core, inviting contemplation and connection.
Inspired by the Temple of the Deep at Burning Man 2025, this pendant was crafted by Ourives de Compostela @ourivesdecompostela, the historic silversmith guild of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Size: approx 1" x 1.2"
Material: .925 fine silver
Each pendant comes with a fine silver chain
This stone and brass sculpture embodies the essence of the Temple of the Deep, translating its core philosophy into a tangible form. A naturally fractured rock is meticulously reassembled using the ancient Japanese kintsugi technique, where cracks are not hidden but highlighted with golden seams, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection and transformation.
Each piece is unique, shaped by the natural fractures of the stone and the careful craftsmanship of its creators. This work is a collaboration between Miguel Arraiz, the lead artist of the Temple of the Deep, and Francés @francesescultor, a Galician sculptor renowned for his work with stone and metal.
Size: approx. 4"×2.75"×2"
Material: black basalt and brass
To express our gratitude for your generous donation, we would be delighted to host you for an intimate dinner with Miguel Arriaz and the Temple Crew in Bay Area. More details will be shared as they become available.
