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Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation

NBC News on MSN · 14h

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 embezzled funds and had “improper relationships” with women.

CNN on MSN · 1d

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,

South China Morning Post · 18h

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.

New Leadership at Iconic Shaolin Temple Amid Controversy

China appoints Shi Yinle as the new abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple following the dismissal of former head monk Shi ...

Shaolin Temple names new abbot after predecessor removed amid misconduct probe

Shi Yinle has been appointed the new abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan province, two days ...

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Head of China’s world-famous Buddhist sanctuary Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation

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

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