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Shaolin Temple Should Take a Vow of Chastity, Not Poverty
Bloomberg News was unable to reach Shi. In a statement on July 27, the temple confirmed that Shi was under investigation and ...
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 ...
Head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds
China's Shaolin Temple said its abbot, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for misappropriation and embezzlement of funds.
China investigates head monk of Shaolin 'Kung Fu' temple
The name "Shaolin" has gained prominence in pop culture over the years, including being the title of a 1982 film starring Jet ...
China's famous Shaolin Temple leader is under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds
China's Shaolin Temple has announced that its abbot, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for misappropriation and ...
China investigates Shaolin Temple’s head monk on suspicion of financial and sexual misconduct
Shi Yongxin, the temple’s abbot since 1999, has also had his ordination certificate revoked over allegations that he ...
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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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The ‘CEO monk’ of China’s Shaolin Temple under investigation for corruption
Buddhist monastery, martial arts training ground, and major pop culture reference. Now, it’s getting a new kind of attention: Its leader has just come under investigation for alleged embezzlement. We ...
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Abbot of China's Shaolin Temple accused of embezzlement, shagging, etc.
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, is suspected of misappropriating the legendary institution's funds and assets. Moreover, he is accused of fathering at least one child and maintaining ...