Wenjin Temple
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Wenjin Temple (simplified Chinese: 问津寺; traditional Chinese: 問津寺; pinyin: Wènjīn Sì), is a buddhist temple located in Liuyang city, Hunan province, in the People's Republic of China.[1] It includes Entrance (山门), Mahavira Hall (大雄宝殿), Assisted dnyana (禅房), Dining Room (斋堂), etc. The temple has a building area of about 400 square meters and covers an area of 660 square meters.
History
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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 PRC, 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.
References
- ↑ "新建12个停车场解决停车难". Liuyang News. 2009.
- ↑ "千年古樟日子过得好苦" (in Chinese). Changsha Daily. 2008.
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