Wenjin Temple Explained

Wenjin Temple
Native Name:问津寺
Native Name Lang:zh
Map Type:China Hunan#China
Coordinates:28.1435°N 113.6355°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Deity:Chan Buddhism
Festivals:-->
Location:Liuyang, Hunan
Country:China
Architecture Style:Chinese architecture
Founded By:Zongzhi
Established:827
Year Completed:1989 (reconstruction)
Date Destroyed:-->

Wenjin Temple, is a buddhist temple located in Liuyang city, Hunan province, in the People's Republic of China.[1] It includes the shanmen, Mahavira Hall, Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Hall of Saintly Emperor Guan, Meditation Room, Dining Room, etc. The temple has a building area of about 400m2 and covers an area of 660m2.

History

In 827, in the second year of the age of Dahe of Emperor Wenzong, monk Zongzhi (Chinese: 宗智禅师) built this temple.

After the founding of Communist States, the temple stopped religious activities.

In 1966, during the Cultural Revolution, the transport team lived here.

In 1987, Chengxi School (Chinese: 城西小学) extended school buildings, the temple was removed.[2]

In 1989, Liu Puquan (Chinese: 柳蒲全), the president of Liuyang Buddhism Association rebuilt the temple.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 新建12个停车场解决停车难. Liuyang News. 2009. 3 September 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034446/http://www.lyrb.com.cn/html/news/lynews/2009/10/09101397444344_2.html. dead.
  2. Web site: 千年古樟日子过得好苦. Changsha Daily. zh. 2008. 3 September 2014. 3 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903153441/http://cswb.changsha.cn/CSWB/20080717/Cont_1_8_71563.HTM. dead.