One of the most famous Buddhist monks in the world has been stripped of his clerical license and removed from leadership at his historic temple over alleged abuse of power. The Buddhist Association of China announced on Monday that Shi Yongxin,

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.

The Abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, faces removal following allegations of misconduct. Accusations include misusing temple funds, violating Buddhist principles through "improper relationships,

The powerful abbot of China’s iconic Shaolin Temple and a self-styled “CEO monk” has been stripped of his monastic title and placed under criminal investigation after explosive accusations of financial misconduct and secret affairs surfaced.

China appoints Shi Yinle as the new abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple following the dismissal of former head monk Shi Yongxin amidst corruption and misconduct allegations. The temple, a crucial cultural and religious site,

Shi Yinle has been appointed the new abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan province, two days after former abbot Shi Yongxin was placed under investigation for alleged embezzlement and misconduct, the temple said on Tuesday.

Shi Yongxin is suspected of criminal offences, embezzling project funds and temple assets, statement released on temple website says.