One of the most famous Buddhist monks in the world has been stripped of his clerical license and removed from leadership at ...

An official probe into the jet-setting abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple has fueled cynicism about capitalism and religion.

Shi Yongxin shot to fame by growing Shaolin into a global kung fu brand. The temple confirmed he was under investigation for ...

Shi Yongxin, the temple’s abbot since 1999, has also had his ordination certificate revoked over allegations that he ...

President Trump said yesterday that there was “real starvation” in Gaza, disagreeing with a recent assertion by Israel’s ...

The Abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, faces removal following allegations of misconduct. Accusations include ...

The abbot of the Shaolin Temple is under investigation for allegations of fraud and sexual misconduct, raising concerns ...

The notice said a joint investigation was being carried out by multiple departments and its findings would be announced in ...

Shi Yinle, previously of White Horse Temple, replaces Shi Yongxin after allegations of misconduct and disciplinary violations ...

The temple confirmed the inquiry on its official WeChat account, noting that a joint investigation is being carried out by ...

The powerful abbot of China’s iconic Shaolin Temple and a self-styled “CEO monk” has been stripped of his monastic title and ...

The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for “extremely” bad behavior, Beijing’s ...