China has appointed a new abbot to the Shaolin Temple in central Henan province after authorities at the Buddhist monastery announced that Shi Yongxin, its head monk for more than 25 years, is being ...

Shi Yongxin of Shaolin Monastery in Henan, China, was stripped of his ordination over alleged misconduct involving money and sexual relationships with women.

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

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

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

This comes after investigations were initiated by multiple authorities against him for alleged embezzlement, "improper relationships with multiple women" and "fathering at least one illegitimate child ...

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

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

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 ...

Shi Yongxin, who has been dubbed the "CEO monk" after turning the temple into a sprawling business, is now accused of ...

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and ...

With the world’s longest high-speed rail network and a new record-breaking bullet train, China is reshaping how travelers ...