Can't Believe this is in Manila Philippines

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @lucci17
    @lucci17 Год назад +36

    Your time and background in Thailand served you well in appreciating their Buddhist religion. The knowledge you impart through this vlog are eyeopeners esp to most non-Chinese Filipinos. And it shames us too that we do not even know of these cultural treasures hiding in plain sight. Great job Mergim the traveller. You have a knack for storytelling.

  • @Ilaya593
    @Ilaya593 Год назад +30

    In Taiwan, we also have very beautiful Buddhist temples. This temple in Binondo is also very beautiful. I didn't know Philippines can have such a beautiful temple. There is so much marble .... we usually do not use marbIe so much in Taiwanese temples. Anyway, I hope it can be maintained well. Thank you Chairman, for showing us another side of Manila that most people don't know about.

    • @CrugErmaG
      @CrugErmaG Год назад +5

      Romblon here in the Philippines has a lot of marble, not sure if the marbles in this temple are locally sourced though..

  • @get2riz
    @get2riz Год назад +20

    Mergim -- When you find something you weren't looking for in the vlogs, it touches me deeply. Beauty is in everything. And so often we miss them.

  • @wavemaker2077
    @wavemaker2077 Год назад +11

    The temple has a very small entrance but it is surprisingly very big inside. Beautiful inside. I didn't see any vlogger feature this temple.

  • @manbibar4299
    @manbibar4299 Год назад +44

    🇵🇭💖Wow Mergim, I've been to that Buddhist Temple for like three times but I never saw it like the way you describe it! You really are a Wizard with so much talent for showing the beauty of every place you visit!👍🤟

  • @BartLanguido
    @BartLanguido Год назад +13

    WOW ! i DIDN'T even know such a cultural heritage exist in the Philippines. Fantastic vlogging. unique indeed.

  • @BartLanguido
    @BartLanguido Год назад +11

    This place should be promoted by Dept. of Tourism. Thanks a lot Mergim

  • @justlilygrace
    @justlilygrace Год назад +10

    There are few Buddhist temples around Metro Manila. As a Filipino-Chinese, I visited 5-6 of them around Metro Manila - small and big temples but never gone really up to the top floor.

  • @mikeealtiveros137
    @mikeealtiveros137 Год назад +5

    Not aware of this temple. Thanks for showing this to us Mergim! This place deserves recognition! It’s beautiful!

  • @Sutifen
    @Sutifen Год назад +5

    What a find Mergim. You are truly in a class of your own.

  • @wolfkasel4486
    @wolfkasel4486 Год назад +7

    As far as I could remember, you're the first vlogger who featured that part of Binondo.. very interesting.

  • @MsMini65
    @MsMini65 Год назад +8

    So beautiful - great to venture to other districts of Manila as I had no idea that this area exists so thank you

  • @cecillesamson4473
    @cecillesamson4473 Год назад +4

    First time to see the Buddhist Temple in our country.Amazing.tnx Mergim.take care❤

  • @wahoowahoo2341
    @wahoowahoo2341 Год назад +6

    Watching from Thailand 🇹🇭
    Wow PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
    I wanna Go There ASAP 🙏

    • @CrugErmaG
      @CrugErmaG Год назад +1

      Please go bro.
      🇹🇭 To 🇵🇭 plane tix are cheap.
      ✈️

  • @ArchieS-id8lf
    @ArchieS-id8lf Год назад +8

    I was the one who chatted to you briefly near Mitsukoshi mall crossing the street. I did find my brekkie place-Kanto Freestyle BGC as I was craving Filipino food. If you're looking for authentic Filipino breakfast, this is where the locals and workers go. And their barako coffee is as strong as you'd expect. Btw, Mergim is better looking in person.

  • @mariogallano1778
    @mariogallano1778 Год назад +3

    Nice and beautiful temple 👍 in binondo the old town in manila, keep up the good work 👍💯🙏💪 and keep safe and good health 💯💪💖 GOD BLESS US ALL 🙏💕🙏🍒❤️😍💖💯💪

  • @gheecute5573
    @gheecute5573 Год назад +2

    Mergin you are good storybteller that’s why your vblogs are interesting

  • @LovinglyYourz
    @LovinglyYourz Год назад +4

    There is also a Chinese Temple in San Fernando City, La Union called Ma-Cho Temple it's the first ever Taoist Temple in the Philippines and the biggest outside of China.

  • @graceantonio3573
    @graceantonio3573 Год назад +6

    AH MERGHIM! THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES! I WENT TO A BUDDHIST TEMPLE BACK IN MY HIGH SCHOOL DAYS IT WAS THERE IN BINONDO BUT IT WAS DECADES AGO! IT WAS VERY DIFFERENT IN MY "CHURCH" EXPERIENCE GROWING UP & IT WAS AWESOME! I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS THIS TEMPLE IN ITS FORMER STATE OR ELSEWHERE, BUT THIS IS DEFINITELY AN AWESOME PLACE! YOUR POST GAVE ME THE CHILLS, I FEEL SO HAPPY! YES, PHILIPPINES HAS HAD CHINESE INFLUENCE & CHINESE BLOOD IS IN THE FILIPINO BLOODLINE, MY OWN MOTHER SAID HER FAMILY HAS CHINESE BLOOD. OF COURSE THINNED OUT THROUGH THE GENERATION BUT SHE SAID IT WAS KNOWN FACT IN HER FAMILY, FROM HER ANCESTORS & BLOODLINE. AH! IN THE LATE 70s MY FAMILY WOULD GO TO BINONDO A LOT, WHEN AM ON VACATION HERE IN MANILA. AH! I APRECIATE THIS A LOT. THANK YOU MERGHIM. I FELT THE GOOD VIBES. AGAIN, THANK YOU. I HOPE SOMEDAY TO VISIT THIS TEMPLE YOU FEATURED.

  • @johngeneescuadra6845
    @johngeneescuadra6845 Год назад +7

    Awesome and stunning video. Great job Mergim! Thank you for promoting Philippine tourism. 👍❤️👍

  • @screwupkiddy
    @screwupkiddy Год назад +1

    Wow that temple has been there for a century and I never stepped foot in that temple. Such a treasure right beneath our noses. What a find!

  • @joedarwinarnejo4609
    @joedarwinarnejo4609 Год назад +1

    You are the first one showing this, and discovered. No other bloggers so far featuring the Temple in the Philippines.

  • @vinodjagtap7198
    @vinodjagtap7198 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm Buddhist from India, Maharashtra,Mumbai.
    Namo Buddhay Jai Bhim
    Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

  • @hillroberts1311
    @hillroberts1311 Год назад +7

    I had no idea that it existed and the size of the temple is stunning

  • @maryannmontaller4667
    @maryannmontaller4667 Год назад +4

    I've been to this temple in the past and one of the reasons people don't know much about it is because you usually are not allowed to film or take photos inside. I guess the guard do be sleeping. 😅 good find! It's an incredible place.

  • @dvsoria
    @dvsoria Год назад +8

    Your exploration, discovery & inquisitiveness have virtually brought me to places I’ve never seen before. Your presentation, video production & narration make me feel like I am watching Indiana Jones (the movie).

  • @tejusingh6856
    @tejusingh6856 Год назад +1

    Very nice video.. I love my Buddhism☸️ 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰❤❤😘😍😍 from India🇮🇳

  • @leodantes3231
    @leodantes3231 Год назад +1

    Yes! No skipping of ads, like, comment and subscribe..FAM(pinoy Friends who Adopted Mergim) here...

  • @lizabethhofschneider7665
    @lizabethhofschneider7665 Год назад +1

    These are serious vloggers, down to earth, not minding traveling around the busy city on a bike. Thank you for showing us places where an average Filipino won't even think of stepping into.

  • @stevebutaya6018
    @stevebutaya6018 Год назад +4

    Sending love to everyone watching this video from the Philippines. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @fortuneybiernas5778
    @fortuneybiernas5778 Год назад +4

    This is insane, amazing, incredible... Imagine we are Pinoys but we dont know this place...

  • @perlaaguinaldo
    @perlaaguinaldo Год назад +2

    Amazing temple never seen that yet here in manila.Thanks for sharing this mergim ill visit there sometime.stay safe.👍😍🙏🙏🙏

  • @allansevilla5640
    @allansevilla5640 Год назад +5

    Wow! I have never discovered binondo like you have. Maybe because everytime we go there is for Chinese food. But thank you for sharing this with us, now I have another reason to visit binondo and look at it in a different perspective. Looking forward to getting in contact with my filchi (Filipino Chinese) friends and going around to visit these temples.

  • @nightwing4065
    @nightwing4065 Год назад +6

    Mergim back at Binondo, Chinatown. This brings back a lot of memories 👍

  • @xavierpaololedesmamandreza
    @xavierpaololedesmamandreza Год назад +1

    Seng Guan Buddhist Temple along Jose Abad Santos Street.
    Yep. Been there during pilgrimages. 🙏

  • @vicentechio
    @vicentechio Год назад +18

    You're not a Filipino but what you're doing right now is more than us Filipinos, you shared & gave an information to the whole world what the Philippines really is, what is inside Manila or inside the Philippines in general. You deserve a second citizenship, a Filipino Citizenship in particular. Thanks for sharing why there is more fun here in the Philippines. Always stay safe while in our country, GOD bless you.

  • @ZeCabreira
    @ZeCabreira Год назад +1

    Hi, you know there's a huge Buddhist temple somewhere in Las Piñas even bigger and more intricately decorated along Coastal Road going to Cavite Province (CAVITEX Road). It's near PITX .

  • @Drewyoo
    @Drewyoo Год назад +2

    Never knew such a gem existed there! Your attention to detail on these places is on another level. Pls show us more of the world's oldest Chinatown.

  • @MadiskartingbNanay
    @MadiskartingbNanay Год назад +1

    Philippines alot good to see .. The best in Asian

  • @denniszenanywhere
    @denniszenanywhere Год назад +2

    Wow, what a great find😮That's a beautiful temple

  • @sallytetreault2955
    @sallytetreault2955 Год назад +2

    Magnificent Buddhist Temple … again showcased by Mergim. Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @joie186
    @joie186 Год назад +3

    Another interesting temple to visit in Manila is the Jin Luan (Kim Luan) Temple in Adriatico Street, Malate. It is a Daoist Temple and sometimes they would do readings of the I Ching (Yi Jing). There is a "fortune teller" or divination practitioner/oracle who goes into a sort of trance, during which you can query him about your life issues, problems and ask advice regarding your "future" through an interpreter. He will write the answer on a table of sand in characters which the interpreter will explain them for you. But I don't know if they still do this there nowadays, or if the resident oracle is still there. Anyway, check it out if you have the time.

  • @RowenaMagnaye
    @RowenaMagnaye 8 месяцев назад

    Wow beautiful places

  • @rayland4028
    @rayland4028 Год назад

    Keep exploring the Philippines Mergim. Your vlogs are so informative. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Henyo1070
    @Henyo1070 Год назад +5

    Now that is something that I didn't know about Binondo. Thanks for the photo-op with you last night. My daughter was all smiles when I posted her photo with you. I wanted to post our pics here but I don't know how to do it.😀

    • @oxoelfoxo
      @oxoelfoxo Год назад

      Post on your socmed or a photo sharing site like Flickr, make sure it's public, and post the link here

  • @joejoe9979
    @joejoe9979 Год назад

    Its look pretty, beautiful and peaceful places for making wish came true. Amitofo

  • @jai9587
    @jai9587 Год назад

    Haven't seen a proper video covering this place on RUclips so i really appreciate this

  • @juliusflores9174
    @juliusflores9174 Год назад

    Just been there and I can say that I'm amaze with the temple itself. It's really magnificent and I was in an awe in each of the altars that I've prayed to.... I hope that my prayers will be granted.

  • @regiluis2058
    @regiluis2058 Год назад +2

    Binondo boy here and so thankful you featured this! 🥰

  • @merryjoy5188
    @merryjoy5188 Год назад +1

    Amazing !! What a beautiful video content mergim 👍👍

  • @Telfund38154172
    @Telfund38154172 Год назад +3

    A great discovery in Metro Manila.......

  • @sprikitik9719
    @sprikitik9719 Год назад +4

    I hope u go to Filinvest Riverpark, Alabang Town Center, Molito Alabang, Evia Daang Hari. Then Laguna comes next Enchanted Kingdom, Paseo De Sta.Rosa Nuvali, Acienda..

  • @chicagochic
    @chicagochic Год назад

    Wow this is incredible. My family (ancestral great grand parents) were from Binondo. My family only mentioned Binondo church but never this temple. I will make sure to visit when I make it back to the Philippines. Thanks for this! 😊

  • @mochapoundcake
    @mochapoundcake Год назад +1

    That temple is HUUUUUGE and belies its low-key facade. Great find!

  • @rolandteodosio8207
    @rolandteodosio8207 Год назад +2

    Try to visit Lake Caliraya in Cavinti, Laguna with your scooter and stay couple of nights in some resorts there. This lake is on top of a mountain and water flows to Pagsanjan Falls which is also famous for tourists who wants to experience shooting the rapids. But be sure to take a boat to a legit rental station or to the municipal tourism office of Pagsanjan town. Enjoy your travels in the Philippines. God Bless always Mergim !

  • @lornaramirez6567
    @lornaramirez6567 Год назад +1

    going indiana jones nice finding cool places

  • @Spankyvibes
    @Spankyvibes Год назад +3

    Mergin the explorer👀 keep it going mate.. cheers!

  • @daphbacus9256
    @daphbacus9256 Год назад +2

    Cebu City also has Buddhist, Taoist and even Sikh Temples, had a project where my team and I are doing research for Faith Tourism. We also explored the Mosques and Halal Food around Cebu City.

  • @gregorypeter9719
    @gregorypeter9719 Год назад

    Fascinating video Mergim.

  • @manuelcamomot5152
    @manuelcamomot5152 Год назад

    That place looks awesome.

  • @richieliper4720
    @richieliper4720 Год назад +3

    OMG! This temple is awesome! Didn’t know that there is one in Binondo, Manila.

    • @rm_alfaro
      @rm_alfaro Год назад

      Well, the Binondo district is Manila's Chinatown so of course you'll find Chinese temples there! It's the place of worship for the Filipino-Chinese community where they can go pray and congregate!

    • @BOTSNEEDTOGETTERMINATED
      @BOTSNEEDTOGETTERMINATED Месяц назад

      "kuang Kong temple"

  • @whoisperfect_no1.381
    @whoisperfect_no1.381 Год назад +5

    Mergim, FYI, the first Ever recorded chinese that came to Manila was In 1861, he came from a village in the Chinese province of Fujian, sailed across South China Sea to start a new life in the Spanish colony of the Philippines. Thus, Settling in his adoptive home, his name was Co Yu Hwan he converted to Catholic, and he change his name to Jose Cojuangco. on what procedure, that I dont know...

    • @karabaw7445
      @karabaw7445 Год назад

      actually DNA study said that Fujian Chinese are related to the Filipinos than to people in china.

    • @richardunica3542
      @richardunica3542 Год назад +1

      Wrong info.not the time of spanish.before spanish there are chinese already in time of kingdom of tondo.

    • @markpaulpangan7618
      @markpaulpangan7618 Год назад

      @@richardunica3542 this

    • @karabaw7445
      @karabaw7445 Год назад

      ​@@richardunica3542 the study is about DNA from 2000yrs ago. kayo problema ng pilipinas u don't accept the truth. bago kayo magsabing wrong info bakit hindi mo bigyan ng pagkakataon yung mga bagong info.

    • @whoisperfect_no1.381
      @whoisperfect_no1.381 Год назад

      @@richardunica3542 you maybe right. The early chinese you were referring were traders travelling back and forth ro their place of origin..maybe, the rest stayed but undocumented. The ones I reported were recorded..I am not saying I am wrong, just stating facts.

  • @marilousumo226
    @marilousumo226 Год назад +2

    Nice discovery Mergim.. take care

  • @ROVS-JC-7
    @ROVS-JC-7 Год назад +4

    Try to visit Bagac Bataan, where you can see and explore the collection of century old houses - Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar.

    • @susanacastillo2014
      @susanacastillo2014 Год назад +1

      very expensive entry ticket

    • @ROVS-JC-7
      @ROVS-JC-7 Год назад

      kaya po pala hindi masyado puntahan ng mga vloggers.

  • @annettealegre-dy608
    @annettealegre-dy608 Год назад +3

    Good afternoon 🇺🇸 Good morning 🇵🇭 Mergim❣️ 🌄 How do you compare the temple in Thailand to this beautiful intricate sculpture Buddha images. Thanks as always ❣️ Good Luck on your new abode❣️ Blessings come your way from the temple ❣️Budha🏛☘️🎋🇺🇸

  • @konassal
    @konassal Год назад

    The background music/audio you put in this video is beautiful.

  • @worldmedia1476
    @worldmedia1476 Год назад

    what a beautiful temple especially the 10,000 buddha!! thats incredible

  • @joeysu7591
    @joeysu7591 Год назад

    My friend and i have been planning to visit the temple, it's just sad that we didn't make it during the Spring festival, but i don't think i can wait any longer, i'll go there this week, whether my friend join me or not.

  • @jaywei7546
    @jaywei7546 Год назад

    Incredibly well documented on your motorcycle ride. Be careful. Great vlog as always. New content for us to see.

  • @jai9587
    @jai9587 Год назад

    8:04 the bowl behind you is a standing bell or a gong. It makes a great sound and is used during liturgical services

  • @loveroblox_stories
    @loveroblox_stories Год назад +2

    Once again cool video

  • @lapugotkylacollinevillanue7796
    @lapugotkylacollinevillanue7796 Год назад +4

    You should visit some places in Laguna like Enchanted Kingdom in Sta Rosa City and hot spring resorts in Calamba City

    • @ronaldgosiengfiao9663
      @ronaldgosiengfiao9663 Год назад +2

      And also the historical churches in Paete, Nagcarlan, and Liliw in Laguna.

  • @evepalisada2640
    @evepalisada2640 Год назад +1

    Nice video Mergim as always. Thank you ❤️😘

  • @Jan_Valena_Beyondlimitless8_IG
    @Jan_Valena_Beyondlimitless8_IG Год назад +2

    First 🔔 Mergin back in Manila 👌

  • @marivicremulla5540
    @marivicremulla5540 Год назад +1

    Ist time to see that in the vlog nice to see that mergin

  • @Melody1433
    @Melody1433 Год назад +2

    Beautiful!

  • @editaramboanga4287
    @editaramboanga4287 Год назад +2

    There is one in San Juan Manila.

  • @laniedeguzman_11
    @laniedeguzman_11 Год назад +1

    Nice hidden gem again mergim take care alwyz

  • @Justdel234
    @Justdel234 Год назад +1

    Great vlog ❤🇵🇭👍

  • @brodixtv4993
    @brodixtv4993 Год назад +4

    try to visit chinese cemetrry in caloocan.. ull be amaze how upscale it is

  • @peter-bakestar
    @peter-bakestar Год назад +2

    I noticed you ride like a filipino 👍

  • @danielito3766
    @danielito3766 Год назад +3

    Manila has everything

  • @arghentrock
    @arghentrock Год назад

    Well done. You've featured a place in Binondo that is not really visited by other vloggers. Try visiting a local Hindu temple next.

  • @BossPau
    @BossPau Год назад

    I always go to divisoria but never been there and knew such a masterpiece temple exists there 😅

  • @joevergara1433
    @joevergara1433 Год назад

    Amazing video!!!!

  • @jcasa12
    @jcasa12 Год назад +1

    Amazing!

  • @i.am.elzosajr
    @i.am.elzosajr Год назад

    Mesmerizing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @milomilo417
    @milomilo417 Год назад

    You should visit the Pasig River part of Binondo & Intramuros- I heard they have almost completed the gentrification on both sides, let's see the results

  • @frankiefernandez9225
    @frankiefernandez9225 Год назад +1

    MANILA IS THE PROMISE LAND🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆

  • @aylastravelvlogs0730
    @aylastravelvlogs0730 Год назад +1

    Wow 😁🤗😊

  • @jomeckds8833
    @jomeckds8833 Год назад +1

    that temple is no longer part of binondo. it’s already within tondo near divisoria

  • @axizcorp
    @axizcorp Год назад

    I've been in that Temple but I haven't went upstairs.

  • @ic3b0x100
    @ic3b0x100 Год назад

    wow, didn't know there's a buddhist temple in manila.,

  • @gshen231
    @gshen231 Год назад

    Philippines looks so awesome. Looks very developed compared to India.

  • @mimisy9743
    @mimisy9743 Год назад

    I use to go their with mom when i was in highschool yo pray foe good grades 😄. Those golden plagues with pictures are like epitaph of the dead relatives. They leave it there so monks can always pray for them n its easier to visit them instead of the cemetary.
    Theres another temple in caloocan called a thousand buddha temple where the urn of the cremated love ones r placed in the walls of the temple, that way iys also easier to visit. And the ultra modern sanctuarium in sta mesa which is like a hotel for funerals and urns. 🙂

  • @anelitabarrientos9500
    @anelitabarrientos9500 Год назад

    Wow!

  • @レイズマリア
    @レイズマリア Год назад

    Can I visit there anytime?

  • @usersubscriberSC
    @usersubscriberSC Год назад

    The mausoleums inside the Chinese cemetery in Manila are incredible testaments to the dearly departed’s value. Please go there too.

  • @wordscapes5690
    @wordscapes5690 Месяц назад

    Mahayana Buddhism. Very different from the Theravada tradition in Thailand. The grouping where a central figure is flanked by bodhisattvas riding a tiger and an elephant, is a depiction of Manjushri (Wenshu in Chinese) the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, along with two of his prominent attendants, Samantabhadra (Universal Virtue) - Riding an elephant - and Vajrapani (bearer of the thunderbolt) - riding a tiger. The next three Buddhas are called the Trikaya: The Buddhas of the Three Jewels, namely Shakyamuni Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, and Amitabha Buddha. The first one you saw as you entered (the one you lit incense to) was not a Buddha but a Buddhist saint known as Budai. He is the chubby one who is always depicted as laughing. The Buddha at 4:46 is Amitabha Buddha. He can be appealed to cleanse your bad karma. In Mahayana Buddhism, the different depictions of the Buddha represent different philosophical concepts within the Buddha nature. The Buddha depicted holding a tall pagoda tower in his left hand is Bhaisajyaguru, also known as the Medicine Buddha. If the tower is in the Left Hand, it represents a repository of the Dharma, symbolizing the healing teachings and the transformative power of wisdom. He is flanked by his two sunlight and moonlight attendants.

  • @vereyafrequency
    @vereyafrequency Год назад +5

    i love buddha. as a kid, i used to frequent Booksale (its a used bookstore; i think thats the name of the branch) and i purchased a book on Buddhism. The day that i read on the teachings of main man Siddhartha (teaching ideas like acceptance and letting go etc. etc. mind blowing stuff) was the same day i lost my brand new phone, snatched inside the bus. Thats when i had to practice what i learned. Also, i lost a book called SIDDHARTHA by Herman Hesse in the mens bathroom once and never finished it. then decades later a friend gifted me the same book only to lose it again left it in the train. i did finish the story and it was great! blew my mind. anyway happy friday. sharing is caring i guess. haha

    • @CrugErmaG
      @CrugErmaG Год назад +1

      Liking because I saw my name.
      😅
      Nice narrative though..
      🙏