Can't Believe this is in Manila Philippines

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  • @lucci17
    @lucci17 Рік тому +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.

  • @manbibar4299
    @manbibar4299 Рік тому +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!👍🤟

  • @Ilaya593
    @Ilaya593 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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.

  • @vinodjagtap7198
    @vinodjagtap7198 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @BartLanguido
    @BartLanguido Рік тому +11

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

  • @wavemaker2077
    @wavemaker2077 Рік тому +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.

  • @BartLanguido
    @BartLanguido Рік тому +13

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

  • @vicentechio
    @vicentechio Рік тому +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.

  • @justlilygrace
    @justlilygrace Рік тому +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.

  • @ArchieS-id8lf
    @ArchieS-id8lf Рік тому +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.

  • @mikeealtiveros137
    @mikeealtiveros137 Рік тому +5

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

  • @wolfkasel4486
    @wolfkasel4486 Рік тому +7

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

  • @Sutifen
    @Sutifen Рік тому +5

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

  • @wahoowahoo2341
    @wahoowahoo2341 Рік тому +5

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

    • @CrugErmaG
      @CrugErmaG Рік тому +1

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

  • @MsMini65
    @MsMini65 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +4

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

  • @johngeneescuadra6845
    @johngeneescuadra6845 Рік тому +7

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

  • @graceantonio3573
    @graceantonio3573 Рік тому +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.

  • @LovinglyYourz
    @LovinglyYourz Рік тому +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.

  • @maryannmontaller4667
    @maryannmontaller4667 Рік тому +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.

  • @mariogallano1778
    @mariogallano1778 Рік тому +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 🙏💕🙏🍒❤️😍💖💯💪

  • @dvsoria
    @dvsoria Рік тому +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).

  • @hillroberts1311
    @hillroberts1311 Рік тому +7

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

  • @lizabethhofschneider7665
    @lizabethhofschneider7665 Рік тому +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.

  • @allansevilla5640
    @allansevilla5640 Рік тому +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.

  • @fortuneybiernas5778
    @fortuneybiernas5778 Рік тому +4

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

  • @stevebutaya6018
    @stevebutaya6018 Рік тому +4

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

  • @leodantes3231
    @leodantes3231 Рік тому +1

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

  • @ZeCabreira
    @ZeCabreira Рік тому +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 .

  • @nightwing4065
    @nightwing4065 Рік тому +6

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

  • @joedarwinarnejo4609
    @joedarwinarnejo4609 Рік тому +1

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

  • @joie186
    @joie186 Рік тому +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.

  • @tejusingh6856
    @tejusingh6856 Рік тому +1

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

  • @gheecute5573
    @gheecute5573 Рік тому +2

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

  • @whoisperfect_no1.381
    @whoisperfect_no1.381 Рік тому +4

    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 Рік тому

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

    • @richardunica3542
      @richardunica3542 Рік тому +1

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

    • @markpaulpangan7618
      @markpaulpangan7618 Рік тому

      @@richardunica3542 this

    • @karabaw7445
      @karabaw7445 Рік тому

      ​@@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 Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @screwupkiddy
    @screwupkiddy Рік тому +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!

  • @Henyo1070
    @Henyo1070 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @sallytetreault2955
    @sallytetreault2955 Рік тому +2

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

  • @Telfund38154172
    @Telfund38154172 Рік тому +3

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

  • @RowenaMagnaye
    @RowenaMagnaye 5 місяців тому

    Wow beautiful places

  • @perlaaguinaldo
    @perlaaguinaldo Рік тому +2

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

  • @Drewyoo
    @Drewyoo Рік тому +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.

  • @worldmedia1476
    @worldmedia1476 Рік тому

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

  • @sprikitik9719
    @sprikitik9719 Рік тому +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..

  • @xavierpaololedesmamandreza
    @xavierpaololedesmamandreza Рік тому +1

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

  • @MadiskartingbNanay
    @MadiskartingbNanay Рік тому +1

    Philippines alot good to see .. The best in Asian

  • @rayland4028
    @rayland4028 Рік тому

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

  • @regiluis2058
    @regiluis2058 Рік тому +2

    Binondo boy here and so thankful you featured this! 🥰

  • @mochapoundcake
    @mochapoundcake Рік тому +1

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

  • @juliusflores9174
    @juliusflores9174 Рік тому

    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.

  • @vereyafrequency
    @vereyafrequency Рік тому +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 Рік тому +1

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

  • @matthuzler
    @matthuzler Рік тому +3

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

  • @denniszenanywhere
    @denniszenanywhere Рік тому +2

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

  • @merryjoy5188
    @merryjoy5188 Рік тому +1

    Amazing !! What a beautiful video content mergim 👍👍

  • @daphbacus9256
    @daphbacus9256 Рік тому +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.

  • @jai9587
    @jai9587 Рік тому

    Haven't seen a proper video covering this place on UA-cam so i really appreciate this

  • @richieliper4720
    @richieliper4720 Рік тому +3

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

    • @rm_alfaro
      @rm_alfaro Рік тому

      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!

  • @rolandteodosio8207
    @rolandteodosio8207 Рік тому +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 !

  • @joejoe9979
    @joejoe9979 Рік тому

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

  • @annettealegre-dy608
    @annettealegre-dy608 Рік тому +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🏛☘️🎋🇺🇸

  • @ROVS-JC-7
    @ROVS-JC-7 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +1

      very expensive entry ticket

    • @ROVS-JC-7
      @ROVS-JC-7 Рік тому

      kaya po pala hindi masyado puntahan ng mga vloggers.

  • @lapugotkylacollinevillanue7796

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

    • @ronaldgosiengfiao9663
      @ronaldgosiengfiao9663 Рік тому +2

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

  • @joeysu7591
    @joeysu7591 Рік тому

    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.

  • @chicagochic
    @chicagochic Рік тому

    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! 😊

  • @manuelcamomot5152
    @manuelcamomot5152 Рік тому

    That place looks awesome.

  • @gregorypeter9719
    @gregorypeter9719 Рік тому

    Fascinating video Mergim.

  • @frankiefernandez9225
    @frankiefernandez9225 Рік тому +1

    MANILA IS THE PROMISE LAND🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆

  • @danielito3766
    @danielito3766 Рік тому +3

    Manila has everything

  • @arghentrock
    @arghentrock Рік тому

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

  • @jai9587
    @jai9587 Рік тому

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

  • @brodixtv4993
    @brodixtv4993 Рік тому +4

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

  • @evepalisada2640
    @evepalisada2640 Рік тому +1

    Nice video Mergim as always. Thank you ❤️😘

  • @Jan_Valena_Beyondlimitless8_IG

    First 🔔 Mergin back in Manila 👌

  • @marilousumo226
    @marilousumo226 Рік тому +2

    Nice discovery Mergim.. take care

  • @konassal
    @konassal Рік тому

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

  • @peter-bakestar
    @peter-bakestar Рік тому +2

    I noticed you ride like a filipino 👍

  • @loveroblox_stories
    @loveroblox_stories Рік тому +2

    Once again cool video

  • @lornaramirez6567
    @lornaramirez6567 Рік тому +1

    going indiana jones nice finding cool places

  • @BossPau
    @BossPau Рік тому

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

  • @marivicremulla5540
    @marivicremulla5540 Рік тому +1

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

  • @editaramboanga4287
    @editaramboanga4287 Рік тому +2

    There is one in San Juan Manila.

  • @jaywei7546
    @jaywei7546 Рік тому

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

  • @aylastravelvlogs0730
    @aylastravelvlogs0730 Рік тому +1

    Wow 😁🤗😊

  • @gshen231
    @gshen231 Рік тому

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

  • @Justdel234
    @Justdel234 Рік тому +1

    Great vlog ❤🇵🇭👍

  • @MSalem-gt5dy
    @MSalem-gt5dy Рік тому +1

    Filipinos don’t really pay attention to Chinese temples. I hope Chinese people in Manila can renovate that place, paint the exterior and inside to renew and make people come to visit. I think somebody needs to do something. You are such a pro taking this video that the temple looks great even though, but it is really beautiful just needs more love and care on the building.

  • @jomeckds8833
    @jomeckds8833 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Melody1433
    @Melody1433 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @milomilo417
    @milomilo417 Рік тому

    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

  • @laniedeguzman_11
    @laniedeguzman_11 Рік тому +1

    Nice hidden gem again mergim take care alwyz

  • @usersubscriberSC
    @usersubscriberSC Рік тому

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

  • @มดแดง-ฃ3ข
    @มดแดง-ฃ3ข Рік тому +1

    ก็ลองติดต่อไปดูคนนั้นแหละแอดมินที่เขาดูแลเขาทำสินค้าขายด้วยนะมีกาแฟใบชาอู่หลงเลยประมาณ

  • @bracketsrivetshousedesignc8123

    I'm awed with how clean Manila looks like now, unlike when I used to stay and work there in the '90s. Thanks to PRRD and hope this will continue forever.

    • @jakinatividad9726
      @jakinatividad9726 Рік тому +1

      Thank the former mayor of Manila, Isko Moreno instead. Dutae didn't do a thing in Manila, except for that very small portion of Manila bay, the dolomite thingy which up to this day is being replenished by toxic dolomite sand extracted from Cebu to the tune of Php27M each time which serves as their milking cash cow up to this moment. Ughhhh!!! Dutae the criminal and Plunderer!!! Waiting for ICC to put this idiot behind bars!!!

    • @bracketsrivetshousedesignc8123
      @bracketsrivetshousedesignc8123 Рік тому +1

      @@jakinatividad9726 I'm not just talking about the city of Manila, I'm talking about the whole country where massive clean-up of street vendors were implemented. Of course, with special thanks to Mayor Isko, my President.

  • @i.am.elzosajr
    @i.am.elzosajr Рік тому

    Mesmerizing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ic3b0x100
    @ic3b0x100 Рік тому

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

  • @joevergara1433
    @joevergara1433 Рік тому

    Amazing video!!!!

  • @mimisy9743
    @mimisy9743 Рік тому

    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 Рік тому

    Wow!

  • @oscardiolata
    @oscardiolata Рік тому

    JUST TO LET YOU KNOW. ADJACENT TO BGC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IS THE 152-ACRE MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL IN WHICH 17,000 AMERICAN AND SOLDIERS ARE BURIED. THEY'RE THE ONES WHO FOUGHT IN THE KOREAN WAR AND VIETNAM WAR.