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.
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.