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