TEMPLE OF THE GIANT RECLINING GOLDEN BUDDHA GARDEN AND VARIOUS TEMPLES INSIDE THE COMPOUND

  

 A view from one of the windows of the temple that houses the Giant Recling Gold Buddha -WAT PHO

 Statues outside the temple

 One of the arches outside the temple.

 DONG

Replica of the reclining buddha inside the compound

This temple houses the giant reclining buddha.

PRANG

PRANG look like Christmas trees.

Very colorful PRANG indeed

 The compound is so huge. There's so many doors!

PRANG I LIKE

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Many different temples inside the WAT PHO compound.

It is worth the visit! Try visiting WAT PHO temple too! 


ENJOY!

WAT PO -TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA SIGNAGE AND PICTURES

You would find these signages at the entrance of Wat Pho Temple. What caught my attention is the signage that warn people against NON-THAI PICKPOCKETS. Lol. Naisip ko tuloy baka they were referring to Pinoys again. We happened to be in Hongkong when they caught two pickpockets/ snatchers. Yes! Not one, but two snatchers who are both Filipinos. I may be laughing about it but deep inside it hurts:( grabe impression nila pag Pinoy :( Maybe those Pinoys have their own reasons. We never know. I just hope and pray there would come a day that whenever they learn that we are Filipinos they would respect and regard us highly.

Proceed with caution against this gang. Just bear in mind they are NON-THAI! One day we would also display that sign in the Philippines-- NON-FILIPINO PICKPOCKETS.

Anyhow, let's move on and see the grandeur of WAT PO.

The beautiful back view of the giant reclining buddha-Wat Pho.


The Buddha statue at WAT PHO was reclining because he was at peace. They said that he is awaiting for heaven in this pose. That's why he was reclining.


This is a painting on WAT PHO wall that shows a village and its people. The painting depicts the Buddha and the village people in their everyday lives.

WAT PHO- TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA IN BANGKOK,THAILAND

    

Wat Pho temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Rattanakosin area directly adjacent to the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan. 

It is the largest temple in Bangkok and famed for its huge and majestic reclining Buddha measured 46 metres long and covered in gold leaf. The Buddha's feet are 3 metres long and exquisitely decorated in mother-of-pearl illustrations of auspicious 'laksanas' meaning -"characteristics"of the Buddha.

Entrance is 50 Thai Baht 

Full view of the giant reclining buddha 

My brother and I went to Wat Pho after our shopping spree around Thailand.  It is our second time in Bangkok, Thailand. And we really love the place. My mouth fell the first time I saw the Giant reclining Buddha. It was so huge and glittering in gold. Its feet is made of mother of Pearl and everyone is forbidden to touch it. 

The intricate design of buddha's characteristics is made of mother of pearl . Amazingly beautiful

Oh, it was a wonderful Thailand adventure and I hope to be back soon!

FREE 75,000 MRT TICKETS TO BE GIVEN AWAY BY PRU LIFE OF UK

MANILA, Philippines—Lucky commuters will be able to take Metro Rail Transit (MRT) trains on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) for free on Friday as insurance company Pru Life UK celebrates its 15th anniversary by giving away tickets.

In a statement, Pru Life UK said it would put up booths at the MRT’s Taft, Ayala, Shaw, Cubao and North EDSA stations to distribute a total of 75,000 tickets to passengers. This makes up about 16 percent of the MRT line’s daily average ridership of 450,000 passengers.

“There will be allocations for both morning and afternoon commuters, and tickets will be given away until supplies last,” the company said.

“The motto of Pru Life UK is ‘Always listening, always understanding.’ What better way to show the Filipino people that Pru Life UK understands their needs than by celebrating our 15th year through an initiative that will connect with something they do everyday?” the company’s president Antonio de Rosas said.

“Public transportation, especially the MRT, holds a significant role in our urban lives. As we celebrate 15 years of service, we wanted to do something that would make us reach not just our policy holders but the public in general. This is Pru Life UK’s way of sharing its blessings,” he said.

On Thursday, government employees were likewise treated with free train tickets at the MRT and Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines 1 and 2, in celebration of the Civil Service Commission’s 111th anniversary this September.

About 1.25 million commuters take the LRT and MRT trains every day. The MRT line runs along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare, from Taft Avenue in Pasay to North Avenue in Quezon City.

The LRT line 1 runs along Taft Avenue from Baclaran, in Parañaque to Roosevelt in Quezon City, while line 2 runs along Aurora Boulevard from Recto, Manila to Santolan, Marikina.

Pru Life UK is an indirect subsidiary of Prudential Plc, a United Kingdom-registered company, through Prudential Corporation Asia.

Source: INQUIRER

Air Phil Singapore Seat Sale Promo Sept.29-October 2,2011

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Cebu Pacific seat sale Sept.26-29,2011

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FREE MRT AND LRT RIDES FOR GOVERNMENT WORKERS -SEPTEMBER 29,2011

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MANILA, Philippines - State workers in Manila can ride the Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 and the Metro Rail Transit for free tomorrow (September 29).

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Francisco Duque said that the free rides are offered in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Communications, in line with the celebration of the 111th Philippinde Civil Service Anniversary this month.

Government workers can take the trains for free from 7:00am to 9:00am and 5:00pm to 7:00pm They would have to present their government IDs to avail of the free ride. “This is a good way of showing our appreciation for the hard work and sacrifices of public servants,” Duque said.

With the theme “Championing RACE: Public Service Excellence at Full Speed”, the anniversary celebration enjoins state workers nationwide to respond to the President’s call for reform -– to tread the "tuwid na daan" -– and aim for Responsive, Accessible, Courteous and Effective public service.

Various activities were conducted, which included a fun run led by Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, and a government chorale competition where the National Power Chorale of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) emerged as champion.

SM Department Store held a special sale in all its branches nationwide, where government workers were treated to up to 10 percent discount. Contests on essay writing, book cover design and photography were also organized.

About 1.25 million commuters take the LRT and MRT trains every day. The MRT line runs along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare, from Taft Avenue in Pasay to North Avenue in Quezon City.

The LRT line 1 spans along Taft Avenue from Baclaran in Parañaque, to Roosevelt in Quezon City, while Line 2 runs along Aurora Boulevard from Recto, Manila, to Santolan, Marikina.

TYPHOON PEDRING CLASSES ADVISORIES AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

PAG-ASA Bulletin [As of 11:00pm, September 26, 2011]

Advisories

• Chairman Francis Tolentino has lifted Number Coding tomorrow (9/27/11) due to Typhoon Pedring - except Makati and Las Piñas.

Colleges

NO Classes on the following - Update as of 5:50am

• Adamson University
• Bulacan State University
• Central College of the Philippines
• Centro Escolar University
• Colegio de Sta. Teresa de Avila
• De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
• De La Salle Univeristy Dasmarinas
• De La Salle Univeristy Manila
• FEU Manila
• FEU Makati
• FEU East Asia
• FEU Diliman
• Kester Grant College
• La Consolacion College
• Letran College
• Lyceum of the Philippines - Manila
• Manila Tytana Colleges
• Mabon University
• Malabon Polytechnic College
• MCU
• Miriam College
• National College of Business and Arts
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
• Philippine Christian University Taft
• Philippine Women's University- Manila
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• Rizal Technological University
• San Beda College
• School of Fashion & the Arts
• St. Benedictine-Imus
• St. Scholastica
• STI College-Novaliches
• UE Caloocan
• UE Manila
• University of Caloocan
• University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Las Piñas
• University of Perpetual Help-Molino
• University of Santo Tomas
• UP Manila
• UP Diliman

High School

• Storm Signal No.1: Classes in pre-school level in all public and private schools will be automatically suspended
• Storm Signal No.2: Classes in pre-school, elementary and high school in all public and private schools will be automatically suspended.
• Storm Signal No.3: Classes in all levels are automatically suspended.
• Storm Signal No.4: All travel and outdoor activities are cancelled.

Storm Signal	Luzon	Potential Impacts of the Winds
No. 3 Winds of 101-185 kph is expected in at least 18 hrs	Aurora, Isabela, Cagayan, Kalinga, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Nueva Viscaya and Quirino	Heavy damage to agriculture Some large trees uprooted Majority of nipa and cogon houses unroofed or destroyed, considerable damage to structures of light to medium construction Moderate to heavy disruption of electrical power and communication services Travel by land, sea and air is dangerous
No. 2 Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs	Ilocos Norte, Ilocas Sur, Abra, Apayao, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Quezon including Polillo Island, Bataan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes.	Moderate damage to agriculture Rice and corn adversely affected Few large trees uprooted Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally unroofed Some old galvanized iron roofing may roll off Travel by all types of sea vessels is risky
No. 1 Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours	Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Marinduque, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias and Lubang Islands, Babuyan and Calayan grp. Of Islands.	Twigs and branches of trees may be broken Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage Some nipa and cogon houses may be partially unroofed Sea travel of small seacrafts and fishing boats is risky

• Public Storm Warning Signal elsewhere are now lowered.
• Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in
• coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.
• Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 650 km diameter of the typhoon.
• Typhoon Pedring is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.
• The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 AM tomorrow and the hourly updates.