I'd like to share with you some pictures I took of the monastery I have visited in Malaybalay, Bukidnon - Monastery of the Transfiguration. Bukidnon is known for the Del Monte Farm and its golf course. It's a great site no doubt but this monastery is the best place I've been when I was there.
Benedictine monks take care of the place and run their own store near the chapel. They have Monk's Blend coffee which I bought but haven't tried yet, Monk's Peanut Butter, peanut brittle or the Piniato. Also, religious relics, mostly St. Benedict medals. They say St. Benedict medals is worn to drive away evil spirits and prevent exorcism. The medals bear the phrases begone satan and may His presence protect us in the hour of our death, both in Latin.
I am not a Catholic but I appreciate the beauty of the place. It's very serene. Perfect for retreats or just some quiet walk. It has a very scenic view. This place soothes one's senses.
Here's a picture in one angle where huge church posts cast their shadows inside.
One of the bells of the church
A part of the interior. Note the altar made of solid rock.
The church's entrance.
The scenic view from the monastery.
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That's a beautiful and peaceful place. I've never been to Bukidnon. When my hub and I retire TWENTY yrs from now!, we plan to go on a Philippine tour. Will add this Monastery to the list (yes there's a list and it keeps growing hehe).
How peaceful. Those are beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.
Fabulous photos, lynn!
Very tranquil indeed. I should visit that place one of these days.
thanks for sharing!
Nice photos...especially the first one.
Come and visit me. :)
great pictures youve got!
thanks for sharing. wish to visit there too.
happy weekend lynn!
Lynn, love your pics. Bukidnon is like a paradise!
have a great weekend!
I've always wanted to go to a retreat at a Benedictine monastary. Your's is just gorgeous.
Very nice shots on the shadows. Have a nice weekend! http://crizlai.blogspot.com/2007/07/photo-hunters-shadow_14.html
How beautiful! The pictures just throw a very peaceful vibe :-)
Thanks for visiting!
You have taken some lovely photos. I've always been fascinated with Monasteries.
Happy PhotoHunting!
Wonderful photos! :) Very beautiful and peaceful. A lovely monastery.
My shadow.
Wow! What an interesting looking church!
Mine's up too :)
what a beautiful church!! Great shots of it.
Lovely shadow and beautiful place!!
Nice photos -- and hope that your visit to the Monastery was fairly recent. Otherwise, that Monk's Blend coffee won't taste very good! ;S
It looks so peaceful! I would love to visit. Is the whole place open to the public everyday, or are visitors restricted to the chapel and the store?
wow Lynn, great photos! I love that stone alter! That is amazing! and the shadow photos are perfect! My photo is up, please come and visit
Wow, Lynn, that places look beautiful and your photos are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing them...and for stopping by Pollywog Creek earlier.
I've been to Bukidnon years ago, probably before this place was put up.
Beautiful photos! I wouldn't mind another trip to Bukidnon just to see this monastery! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.
Nice job. It is hard to photograph in such contrasting lighting. Thanks for yesterday's visit!
wow! a perfect place for meditation. have never been to bukidnon although i have tried the monk's blend -- which is too strong for me :)
Great photos! Looks like a wonderful place for reflection. Thanks for sharing.
CHRISTIANNE, I'm not sure if the whole place is open to the public. We went there w/o any advise so I guess the chapel and the store is open during the day till maybe 5pm. :)
serene place
been there in 2003...love to re-visit someday
TUTUBI, It is very peaceful! And the view is great.
my father just died and my friend who lives somewhere in Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon promised to bring me there again to reflect.
Indeed, it's a peaceful place!
i could still smell the aroma of newly brewed coffee =)
~ryan
oh my ... i miss the place! We lived for a few years in Malaybalay City, and every Sundays we attended the Holy Mass at the Monastery.
precious memories ... thanks for posting! :)
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