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China’s Shaolin Temple gets a new abbot

Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation

China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the controversial,

BBC on MSN · 2d

China investigates head monk of Shaolin 'Kung Fu' temple

Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, is being investigated by multiple agencies for embezzlement, "improper relationships with multiple women" and "fathering illegitimate children", the temple said on Sunday.

South China Morning Post · 3d

China’s Shaolin Temple scandal: disgraced head monk defrocked, firms deregistered

Swift move to erase institutional footprint of ‘CEO monk’ follows revelation of criminal charges for offences including embezzling funds and temple assets.

China’s birth crisis subsidies, Shaolin head defrocked: SCMP daily highlights

From the battle for the world’s most powerful dam to Beijing’s fears for China’s birth rate, here’s a round-up from today’s ...

The Week2d

China appoints new abbot for Shaolin Temple after sacking predecessor over corruption misconduct

China has appointed a new abbot for the iconic Shaolin Temple, replacing the former head monk who was dismissed amid investigations into allegations of corruption and sexual misconduct. Shi Yinle ...

AFP on MSN3d

Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims

The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for "extremely" bad behaviour, Beijing's ...

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